Another beautiful day in Florence, OR.  Gary played a round of golf at Sand Pines and was happy with his performance in spite of some windy spells.  He has been taking some lessons and feels they are making a difference.

We have noticed that the middle Oregon coast doesn't seem entirely recovered from the recession.  There are still empty commercial buildings, closed restaurants, etc.  This should be the beginning of the busy season but there aren't that many people here and restaurants and stores are all closing earlier than you would expect for the summertime.

We took a ride through the Oregon Dunes National Park today.  I will post photos when I get to a place with better connectivity.  The dunes are spectacular, so amazingly big with some just bare sand and some planted all over with beach grasses.  I really don't understand why dune buggies are allowed to buzz all over them.  They have to be destroying the habitats of beach creatures.  Where is the protection?

Dudley and Baby got several long walks today. This RV park has an enclosed dog park where Dudley can run.  He loves it.  Baby sits on my lap and watches him.

BBQ dinner at Craig's was good.  We have plenty left for another meal.  Leaving for Ophir, OR in the morning, a little north of Gold Beach to meet Bob and Sue C.