spend 4 days in Cannon Beach

For March the weather at Cannon Beach was good: overcast but not rainy! We got in Friday late afternoon and after getting settled walked north along the beach. We got back just as it was getting really dark and starting to drizzle. Saturday we walked south on the beach then went into town and browsed the shops and galleries. “Discovered” an incredible bakery just two blocks from where we were staying; “Waves of Grain” oh…my…goodness. One of their specialties is a “One Eyed Willie Biscuit” which is more like a scone, tender, sweet, jam-filled and heavenly delicious. We spent most of Sunday at Ecola State Park and went on a beautiful hike to Indian Beach. Max was a great hiker – I was so proud he tramped along with us the whole way! It was a a nice getaway. Hope we can go there again maybe in the fall – or next summer.

We borrowed the mini-van from Paco’s sister for this trip. It’s very comfortable for driving and gets better gas mileage than our Taurus! I shopped at Costco yesterday, just a few more provisions to get from PCC Natural market. The plan is to be on the road by noon. oh yay!

I removed “spend a week in Santa Fe” from my goals: it’s not gonna happen this year. Our health insurance deductible (I am not making this up) went from $350 to $6,600. Our insurance won’t cover speech therapy – so only some things (certain doctors, a portion of the ABA therapy) will apply to our deductible. So Paco and I talked last night about something else (easier logistically, less expensive) we could do and decided Cannon Beach (one of my favorite places) was a lovely alternative! The house we’re renting (easier with a noisy six-year old than a hotel) we’ve seen before from other beach trips; so we know exactly where it is. So we’re leaving Friday March 14 and coming home Monday March 17! Hm, this was supposed to be a travel goal but I’ve ranted a little about our health insurance. Probably good to get that off my chest I guess. And I’m super-glad we’re going soon because I need a huge break and some time for recharging my spirit!