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We got up very early – 6 am for me, so we
could be ready to leave the island before the tide got too high. We crossed
before 7:30 am and the water was just touching in the middle. This was our day
off and we decided to drive south to Eureka. We drove over to the Fisherman’s
Restaurant in Crescent City for breakfast where we split a nice Eggs Benedict.
Since were both feeling bad from our colds we drove a little ways south to a
nice little beach pullout where we tried to take some naps. The waves were
crashing on the shore and it was spectacular. People would come and go in the
parking lot. I managed to get a little nap in while Fred couldn’t. We moved the
car just down a ways to a different, less busy parking lot and he got a nap in
while I looked through some local magazines to see what was going on in the
area.
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| Coastal View South of Crescent City |
After our naps we headed south in the glorious sunny morning admiring the
rays of sunlight filtering through the great big redwoods. It is always so beautiful
to see the primeval forest illuminated with the soft light and distinct rays.
We tried to see the Mill Creek campground in the redwoods but they wouldn’t let
us drive through it since there was no vacancy and for “security” reasons.
That’s a first, never heard that one before in a state park campground. We have
tried to stay in this place for years but it was never open when we went by, they
are only open April through September. So off we continued towards Eureka,
enjoying the beautiful scenery with both redwoods and ocean views. We were
feeling a little better and stopped for lunch at a little burger joint in the
tiny town of Orick.
We had gotten burgers there before and they
were real good. They were great this time and right after we got our burgers
the place filled up with others – they only have outside seating on picnic
tables. Onward we went to Eureka where we stopped at a Safeway to get paper
items and non-perishables. I still couldn’t find my elusive bamboo tongs. We
went to the old downtown area to get some delicious gelato where we had gotten it
previously. They have a unique molasses gelato that I really like and have
never seen anywhere before. The downtown was bustling with people coming in and
out of nice looking and interesting shops. Nearby was a very nice looking yarn
shop (North Coast Knittery) and I made a bee line for that! As I went by there
was a group of people all sitting around and knitting. There was a sign that
said it was International Knit in Public Day. Never heard of that one but it
was so nice to see so many people enjoying the beautiful day and knitting.
There were even a few gentleman knitting too – good for them! I entered the
lovely yarn store and walked around it looking and feeling all the gorgeous
yarns. I finally settled on a stunning burnt orange silk yarn with a gorgeous
sheen and a matching color silk yarn with a bit of sparkle. I will make a very
pretty shawl from a pattern that they gave me. I had a nice chat with Harry,
the owner of the shop and he was very excited to learn about the Battery Point
Lighthouse and how you can be a keeper there. He loves history and would love
to learn about it and live there and tell others about it. So hopefully he will
make his way up here and check it out. I then met Fred at the gelato shop where
we reveled in our creamy decadent treats, which felt great on our scratchy
throats. It was about time to head back so we could get back to our island home
before high tide. We got back to Crescent City at about 4:45 pm and hit the
Safeway for a few more items. Off to the parking lot and the tide was just
fine. We piled our groceries and belongings on the side and Fred returned the
car to our parking spot and I waited for him to get back for a few minutes. I
chatted a little with a man who sits on the picnic table near the parking lot
and he paints scenes on rocks and sells them. He had an old sailing ship on one
and the lighthouse on another. Fred returned and we gathered up our things and crossed
over to our beautiful little lighthouse that we had missed all day. It was good
to get home. I hadn’t left for 4 days and was very glad to return. We relaxed a
little upon our return and I checked my poor wind beaten plants, which didn’t
look too bad. I watered them all again so they could get some energy to keep
alive.
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| East Side of the Lighthouse as seen late in the Day |
A few people were still milling about taking pictures and enjoying the
views. I said hello to them as they passed by. After watering, I restocked the
gift shop and organized the t-shirts and sweatshirts so there was a good
selection of sizes, styles and colors on display. We took our evening walks
around the house and down to the isthmus. The sun was setting with wispy light
clouds in the background and I took a few late pictures hoping for some interesting
shots.
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| Sunset |
I made just a salad for dinner since we ate extravagantly for breakfast
and lunch. We were very tired from our busy day and colds and crawled into bed
for a nice long sleep – no getting up early in the morning! I took some cough
medicine to quell any coughs with my raspy throat. I wondered if I would be
able to taIk the next day for tours. I looked out the windows before bed to see
lightness in the sky from when the lens turns on for 3.5 seconds. A good check
to make sure she is still working. There were bright stars and constellations
scattered in the skies. All is well, so off to sleep laying my head on molasses
puffs of sweetness to soothe my exhausted and ailing little body.
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| West Side of the Lighthouse in the Late Day Sun |
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