The Red Umbrella

Exactly a year ago, we were on our spring college tour, visiting colleges in Oregon and Washington that Kaefer had applied to. After we were done walking around several campuses (or, if you're more inclined to the Latin plural of the word, campi) we drove down the Washington and Oregon Coast, one of my most favorite drives in the Western states.

We stopped in Newport to have breakfast in The Coffee House (if you ever happen to be in Newport, go there!) which is right down at the harbor. After the breakfast we were in need of some movement before sitting in the car again, so we visited the harbor and looked around a bit.

We first saw these guys who rested on the wall and played in the water.

I also met the harbor dog, who was very mellow and even let me pet him. I wonder whether he likes crab which seems to be the main fishing resource here.

And then I saw the red umbrella.

I loved how the red color popped on those gray rocks.

But this was not the only color on this gray day. While walking around the harbor I saw more popping color, from yellow to rich green.

Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder.

The Harbor Fence

While traveling along the Oregon Coast Highway we came to a small town - a village really - called Garibaldi. Rather an unusual name that I would expect in Italy but not necessarily in the Pacific Northwest.

Garibaldi has a rather big port for such a small place and like in any good harbor there was a seafood place we visited for a very late lunch. The food was delicious and afterward we walked around a bit. That's when I saw this fence.

I liked all the buoys attached to it or hanging from the overhang of the building right next to it.

It was quite colorful, and there different shapes as well. I really liked this sign:

Oh, and also this buoy!

I'm linking up with Theresa's Good Fences - always a great place to go to!