Oceanside, Oregon // GSW 2023

Dan explaining his film vision to us at the Goonies/Oregon film museum

Last Fall, the GSW went on a 'spouse trip' down to Oceanside, Oregon for a week of relaxation, meals together, some fun outings, and nonstop laughter. It was a blast!

the view of the stacks at sunset

We would take daily morning walks, have breakfast together, and plan our day. We visited the Tillamook Cheese Factory, went to the Goonies and Oregon Film Museum, played at the beach tons, and even got a professional photographer to take friend pictures for us!

our 7 hour road trip on the bike - a first

Being on the bike for 7 hours straight was a bit much for me - we had to stop every couple hours so I could stretch and get some feeling back into my legs. If we were to do this again, I'd probably rather cap it at 5 hours a day or less. I almost fell asleep back there - it was so relaxing and smooth! My carsick friend also enjoyed a few rides on the bike around the curvy coast.

foggy mornings in Oceanside, OR

We enjoyed thrifting and shopping in the small town of Tillamook and eating at a little area that had food trucks. I found a great pottery shop that I made an impulse purchase -- a 3-stick candle holder-- that I still love and use regularly.

The Tillamook Cheese Factory; part of the production line

The Tillamook Cheese factory was interesting but...not what we expected. We expected a museum (?), not just 1 level of peeking in windows on the production line and then two huge concourse areas that are just for purchasing gifts in the gift shop and Tillamook products. It was basically getting you in the door just so you could....buy their stuff? I don't know, my expectations were different and they were...not met. It was staggering the amount of people in there, though!

early morning walks on the beach with Stefan and/or Emily

We took walks along parks with lighthouses, and probably more I'm forgetting, but we had a great time! Although I jealously want these two girls to myself for the majority of the trips, I'm always so glad we got to spend a week together just laughing hysterically with their spouses, too. I miss them even before we all leave the last day.

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