The alarm woke us at 5:00, and we were packed up ready to go by 5:45, and at the trail head by 6:30. The weather was misty for the first half of the day but we didn't really mind as the scenery was unbelievable. Pretty much as soon as we were on the beach we were seeing the big rocks just off shore, just like most people imagine it. After the first few kilometres we had the beach to ourselves for the rest of the day. We did see a park ranger who gave us some good information, but that was it.
Things we saw on the way:
Sand
Waves
Crabs - dead and alive
Seals - alive and one dead one on the sand that looked about the size of two cows!
All sorts of birds including a few Canadian Geese
Jellyfish
Rocks
Driftwood
Seaweed
Sand dollars
Sand dunes
More sand
The walk got more tiring as we went as the sand got drier. Everybody powered through and we finished walking around 2:30. The boys went for a swim after we arrived at our destination. They seemed to really enjoy it, but it looked cold to Mandy and I! It was amazing to think we had the whole beach to ourselves.
Our camp tonight is just off the beach in some dunes, and I'm pretty sure there is nobody within 20 or so kilometres. We had a delicious dinner - lasagne, chicken piccata with pasta, and mashed potatoes.
We are in our tents now listening to the waves, and thinking back on the day. A good rest tonight will help us rejuvenate for tomorrow.
Thanks for reading and we'll post again tomorrow if we have a signal.
Hi. Doing the leg from Bandon to Port Orford at the end of the month. Enjoying your blog. What is the mileage to New Lake on that first day?
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Randy
Randy, the first leg to the campsite near New Lake was about 18 km. We started at the Bandon South Jetty Park.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy your walk. It is sure to be peaceful and solitary!!