Restaurants we enjoyed along the way

Tidal Raves - Depoe Bay 

Amazing views from the panoramic windows!! I really enjoyed the food there. Great seafood. Very busy restaurant - I'm glad I made a reservation as soon as it was open online (2 weeks in advance).

Sabai cafe - Eugene

Thai comfort food with bold flavors and not timid with spice. Patio dining only. We got medium which was still pretty spicy. I enjoyed the meal - got chicken wings avocado green curry and crispy Thai basil with pork.

Izakaya Meiji - Eugene

Unique and authentic Japanese flavors. This restaurant was great - great food and great drinks. I had both the savory watermelon sho-hi and the lemon ginger Sho-hi. Neither were overwhelmingly sweet or alcoholic. Just right touch of flavor!

We ate most of it too quickly for photos but got: miso egg, spicy tuna cocktail, hot garlic shrimp, red snapper kara-age (so good we got it twice), katsu curry, buta kimchi, and salmon onigri. 

More wine tasting in Willamette Valley

I love Pinot Noir but haven't really explored the Willamette valley ones in the past. Having tasted at 7 places this week, I'm not sure this is my region of choice. I didn't find anything I loved. Although I surprisingly loved this Pinot Blanc from Willakenzie estates. It reminded me of a Chateauneuf de Pape white from Le Crau de la mere that I loved when we visited Provence (2017). 

I really liked the Pinot Noir from the Anderson Valley by Mendocino. I'm looking forward to tasting more in that region when I visit the Mendocino region again.

Lemolo waterfall

Our last hike of the trip.

Sunset at Thielsen View Campground

Last night camping