We got up early this morning to go to the local farmers' and crafters' market, opening at 9:00 am. We decided to stop first at the local Starbucks for a mocha and after a long wait at a very busy coffee shop we arrived at the market around 9:45 am.
The market was held on the grounds of a former school that has been converted into a community cultural center. They have done a very good job converting the old school building into an impressive community resource hosting a tourist information center, art gallery, dance studio, meeting rooms and gift shop.
The market was a mix of local farmers and craftsmen and included a food court and a musician playing Native American/South American music on a flute and guitar. We bought a few things and then stopped at the nearby outlet mall to check out the Eddie Bauer store.
It was then time for lunch so we began our quest to discover excellent fish and chip restaurants along the coast. On the advice of RV park staff we went down the road a bit to a locals place called 'Shuckers". It was a good recommendation. Judy and I split an order of halibut fish and chips and we each had a bowl of clam chowder. If you come to Lincoln City we recommend you eat there - not fancy but very good.
After resting back at the RV after lunch, we went across the street to the Inn at Spanish Head, to access the beach, talk a walk along the beach and have a drink and dinner in their lounge while watching the sunset. We had a great short walk and drink and dinner off of the bar food menu. The marine layer didn't come in this evening so it was a pretty sunset - no "Green Flash" but nevertheless impressive. It was a good day.
We are travelling down the coast to Florence tomorrow and staying at a State Park for three nights. It looks like we may take another dune buggy excursion while we are there as Florence is at the northern end of the Oregon coastal dunes area.
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