I am falling in love with this show - and I love that I get to share it with all of these guys. I'm so lucky to have ended up with these guys - not to be overly cheesy, but I'm pretty sure I was meant to be here with them. I'm learning so much - especially about myself. I'm not liking everything that I'm finding (i.e. it turns out that in this group, I'm the Debbie Downer. When did I let myself become so critical and pessimistic?), but I'm glad to be around people that are sweet enough to let me learn and grow.
After T.V. time, we spent the rest of our Saturday in Bandon's Old Town. It's a cute little tourist town, fairly similar to Seaside - or really any other small beachside town. The shops were fun, but my favorite part was the boardwalk. It was chock full of wood sculptures.
Me with my favorite carving (big surprise, right?)
One of my new buddies, Kathryn. She put up with my excitement over the sculptures and checked them out with me. Out of the whole group, she's probably the one who best understands my humor.
This is some of the group waiting for food at the restaurant recommended to us by Dr. B. It's called "Fish & Chips", which also happens to be their specialty dish, go figure. I got a shrimp sandwich, which was surprisingly delicious for its simplicity.
This is a monument dedicated to Bandon's 1936 citizens. Apparently there was a fire there that burned down most of the town. The good folks of the 30's rebuilt it, and it looks fantastic!Dr. B. told us about the fire before we went down to Bandon. He also talked about how, apparently, Bandon used to have a big cheese factory, until Tilamook bought them out. He's now mad that the cheese factory isn't there, because it was a big financial blow to the town. Because of this, he says he doesn't like going to Bandon. I think the opposite makes more sense - wouldn't you want to go and support their small shops? I think he was having a senior moment and just not understanding what he was saying. He does that.
Chinook Salmon. Oh, another thing, ALL of these statues are dedicated to someone (usually as a memorial). In addition, there are a bunch of benches all over the boardwalk - also all dedicated as a memorial. As Spencer pointed out, even the public bathroom was dedicated!
My favorite sculpture, without any faces to distract you from its beauty. I like how from behind this just looks like a cool log. It wasn't until I came and touched it from behind that I realized what was on the front.
Ok, I'm sorry, but I really don't get this one. It was dedicated by some siblings in memory of their mother. The whale looks deflated and miserable. Is it some kind of statement against pollution/whaling/something else that makes whales sad? Or were the kids sad, so they wanted their whale to be sad? I just find the whole thing kinda upsetting.
Crabs! Behind them is the dock from which you can actually go crabbing (there are signs all over the boardwalk saying that you are not to fish or crab from there). I'm excited for my family to come down for Memorial Day weekend. I'm hoping I can convince them to go to Bandon, just 20 minutes away, and we can go crabbing there.
Sea lion and pup - There was a surprising number of seals/sea lions in the little cove. We got to see one catch a fish, and then smack the fish against the surface to kill it. Sadly, the pictures I did get were too far away, and when they were closer, my battery died. Pfft.
THIS TURTLE HAS THE CREEPIEST SMILE. AAAAH TURN IT OFF! Doesn't this thing scare small children?
Jason in a shop - the hat says Diva Party. He was excited to play dressup. This shop also had kites. I meant to grab one and didn't. Ah well. There's stores in Coos Bay too - probably even some in Charleston!
Chinook Salmon. Oh, another thing, ALL of these statues are dedicated to someone (usually as a memorial). In addition, there are a bunch of benches all over the boardwalk - also all dedicated as a memorial. As Spencer pointed out, even the public bathroom was dedicated!
My favorite sculpture, without any faces to distract you from its beauty. I like how from behind this just looks like a cool log. It wasn't until I came and touched it from behind that I realized what was on the front.
Ok, I'm sorry, but I really don't get this one. It was dedicated by some siblings in memory of their mother. The whale looks deflated and miserable. Is it some kind of statement against pollution/whaling/something else that makes whales sad? Or were the kids sad, so they wanted their whale to be sad? I just find the whole thing kinda upsetting.
Crabs! Behind them is the dock from which you can actually go crabbing (there are signs all over the boardwalk saying that you are not to fish or crab from there). I'm excited for my family to come down for Memorial Day weekend. I'm hoping I can convince them to go to Bandon, just 20 minutes away, and we can go crabbing there.
Sea lion and pup - There was a surprising number of seals/sea lions in the little cove. We got to see one catch a fish, and then smack the fish against the surface to kill it. Sadly, the pictures I did get were too far away, and when they were closer, my battery died. Pfft.
THIS TURTLE HAS THE CREEPIEST SMILE. AAAAH TURN IT OFF! Doesn't this thing scare small children?
Jason in a shop - the hat says Diva Party. He was excited to play dressup. This shop also had kites. I meant to grab one and didn't. Ah well. There's stores in Coos Bay too - probably even some in Charleston!
Katherine on an extension of the boardwalk - these seagulls let her get ridiculously close.
Welp, that's about it for Bandon! This is a kinda short post, but we're about to watch Pirates of the Caribbean - we're going to try and watch all of them before the newest one comes out.
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My favorite picture is the one with you and the dolphin! So cute, you're like twins.
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