Sun washed day at the beach

Our Watery World

Food at the bar. Pretty good considering. 

Restaurant at Depoe Bay. A few people at the bar waiting for food and drinks  chinese pretty hoppin place. 

Oregon coast. Depoe Bay, Inn at Arch Rock

Oregon. Gale winds. Not much to do but watch waves. 

I do have to report Inn at Arch Rock for future travelers. 

It’s not worth staying at basically. Zero stars

I’ve stayed there quite a few times. It was quaint. The view dynamic but alone not worth 217.00 for a cubby hole with trash furniture stowed just outside one’s door. 

It’s deteriorated. 

I’d be embarrassed to post photos as it’s disgusting. 

They have replaced furniture but were still showing the efficient quaint furnishings they had replaced with cheap ineffective junk. 

For example coffee maker on a shelf that had to be removed from the shelf to put water inside. Someone needs to educate them that form follows function. I don’t want ugly photos on my blog. But maybe I’ll post just one oh yes shower is still a coffin size box they can do better but greedy I guess?  Shrugs. 

I do have photos I’ll share if anyone interested. 

But also no maid service for 5 days. They didn’t notify of this until time to cancel had already passed. 

They rearranged the room and it’s better any other way than how it is now. Also not shown in their photos. Classic bait and switch if you ask me. 

It being Christmas and so much wrong including the terrible eggs gravey and biscuit breakfast vs hand made pastries they offered before. I didn’t complain there. They know better! Completely worthless. 

I thought the owners must have sold but I don’t know. Why would they do this. It’s trashy looking. 

I don’t like doing this but they’re taking advantage of people. But not on my watch. 

Zero stars. Stay anywhere else. 

Otherwise met a foodie bartender who reeled off all advice for good area food. Best chowder etc and waves were great. 

Thanksgiving …

Variety… only spice. Nothing more!

Not a cyclone but close…

No photos to post but Hugh storm last night sneaked in. 

How does a storm sneak in? 

Anyway I’m sure the winds here were in excess of 60 mph last night. 

Power down until recently. 

It’s nice to have electricity though!! 

Hot water. Frozen food staying frozen. 

Showers,,washing machines and dryers. 

I’m accustomed to cleanliness !!

Hoping everyone’s power is back up today. Thoughts of the Inauguration Day storm in 92? I think closes in on me. This wasn’t that bad. 

Enjoy mums instead! 

Autumn is spectacular

Bakloveh

San Antonio TX what a palace of treats. Driving by I knew this was for me. The corner of the block was international Market Style. 

I fit right in. Turkish coffee. Chai tea, meaning the real thing. 
The Baklava was the best I’d ever had! 

The chai tea latte was to die for. Seriously. I need that recipe!!

The desserts gorgeous and delicious. There was a mini Silk Road gallery. I’m sure that sucked me in!!

Then later returned to the cafe next door and ordered Shwarma  pizza.  Good pizza. 

So I left my heart there on that corner and also with those I love who live there. Friends. Family. Etc. 

Visited my nieces ranch. Max loved it. Discovered a porcupine skull there. 

Since then they found the rest of the story!!

The body. 

I Must tell Max! 

His theory was that a snake but it’s h ad off I believe. 

Max is 8. 

We had a great time. He went to see The Banjara show at SAMFA, we all went! 

It was a great show. They displayed it so well. 

I’m grateful. For friends too and bring together again. 

One photo is inside my old retail space now gone Restaurant. It doesn’t look so great as a restaurant. 

Next time I’ll have to go for a month at least to see more friends and spend more quality time with everyone. Thanks to Cyndy and Jeff. And Jerilyn. 

And everyone. Including shaved ice machines. And cones. Ps. Alaska Airlines seats are not tolerable. Hard and narrow snd no place to stretch it was literally a nightmare. So,.,search for airlines with padded seats. 

This is my old furniture and imports store front. It was beautiful then. Carpet that was the same as the original and massive archway. Cool stenciled graphics on doors and windows. Now it’s just blah. 

Below, my Banjara Collection Show.  The ranch, the hotel pool, sweets. Thanks to all.