Coos Bay, Oregon

Coos Bay, Oregon
What a nice, pleasant and laid-back place: reminds me of Manitoulin Island. I finally got to put my kayak in the Pacific Ocean. It was a warm and SUNNY!!!!! day and I was very happy. There were sea lions swimming close to me which was a bit scary and at one point, one dove and I was wondering if he could come over and tip me, so I got out of there...fact is they probably swim faster than I can paddle.

Coos Bay had a huge lumber operation years ago that has since closed down. Now, it's mostly fishing (a large oyster farming area), tourism and a casino. My hosts, Tony and Crystal, are very gentle and easy going people. Like most couchsurfing hosts, they are trusting and generous. Both left this morning and I was alone in their home. When they leave, they hardly ever lock the doors. Tony says there is little crime in the area. Tony is a very interesting guy...an original hyppie(his own words). He even had a VW van during the 60's and travelled all over with it. He's a surfer, musician(plays 9 instruments), and jack of many trades. Thanks alot for hosting me.

Some trip facts:
odometer reading for trip so far: 8,657km
Cost of gas: close to $1,000.00
Cost of motels: over $1,000.00
Couchs surfed: 4