We took our time leaving British Columbia yesterday for the return trip to Oregon, and so we arrived in Salem, the state capitol, under a cover of darkness. The original plans called for us to make a morning trip down to Eugene before turning our attention to the Pacific coast, but given how tired we were from the previous day’s travels, we decided to cut out the extra drive and instead head directly for Newport, a coastal town known for its aquarium, quaint shops, and beaches.
We put off the aquarium and shopping for the next day; this afternoon was our time in the sand. After adjusting to the brisk temperatures—Newport was a full 30 degrees cooler than Salem—Olivia had fun racing the ocean waves back to shore and sliding down the mini dunes that lined the entire beach.
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