The Park meadows are covered in frost nearly every morning now and it is as thick as snow. It covers the browning ferns and sparkles on the young firs. As the sun catches the crystals, we have a land of a million twinkles. It's lovely, but too chilly for me. Arizona is definitely calling!
It is hard to believe that November is here and we will leave for Arizona on Dec. 1. Jane, my sister, came to spend Halloween night in the Park and we stayed at one of the old Girls Camp Cabins. The cabins are one of my favorite spots. They are dotted up a fern and fir covered hillside and seem to be part of a hobbit land. It was wonderful to wake in this mysterious place!
The morning fog you see here is freezing now and adds a layer of ice to all the trees tall and short.
Since Terry's military service was honored by the Park with a day off yesterday, we went to the Coast for lunch (only 2 and 1/4 hours). The weather was perfect and the trip across the coastal mountain range was beautiful. We ate at our favorite restaurant in Yachats, the LUNA. The sea captain owner was there and he gave Terry a free meal in appreciation of his service. What a kind gesture!! Yachats was warm , sunny and gorgeous as usual!!
Our sunny daylong adventure seemed like a 2 or 3 day get-away and I got warm enough to enjoy the evening campfire on our return. The fire was blazing, toasty warm and a fitting goodbye for our host friends leaving today. We continued our plans for the Host Thanksgiving Potluck at the end of the month. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
