Rockaway Getaway
Our most memorable and cherished getaways have always been to The Oregon Coast. We've enjoyed the quiet calm of Rockaway especially since it is so close to the tiny towns of Wheeler and Nehalem, and from there, a short little jaunt to Manzanita.
In October of 2008 we'd decided to spend Halloween in Rockaway. It was our first time there, and we stayed at the Tradewinds motel. Everything was perfect on this trip, and Halloween was on a Friday night; it couldn't have been more atmospheric!
The neighboring towns of Wheeler and Nehalem are wonderful little drive-thrus with a ton of flavor and personality. I really like Nehalem, and shot the photo at the right just as we were pulling into town.
Meanwhile, back at in Rockaway, I got a wonderful italian dinner for two and brought it to our room. We toasted our first evening with champagne and an outstanding lasagna by candlelight just as the sun was beginning to set.
The room had a real wood burning fireplace, and with the sliding deck door open, the sound of the Pacific ocean serenaded our table. Our first evening was just a prelude to the rest of our stay, and each day seemed almost better than the first. One fair warning about the town of Rockaway though: they tend to roll their sidewalks up at around 5 pm, and the choice of places to eat is a list that narrows rapidly.
