Wednesday

Today we hit a thrift store on the way through town. I was hoping to find a shovel for making sand castles but unfortunately the closest thing they had was a ash scoop from set of fireplace stuff. Since I had no need of a poker, broom or stand and no place to store them if I did. I didn't even ask about the price.

We then went to Fort Clatsop to see the replica of the Lewis and Clarke party's winter quarters. Last year the fort burned to the ground but a replacement is almost complete. Buckskin clad rangers guide visitors through the fort and give demonstration of 19^th century activities. Dad and I were very amused by the flintlock demonstration because we knew considerably more about muzzle loaders than the ranger and there were numerous inaccuracies in his speech.

While we were stopped in Seaside to see the Lewis and Clarke salt camp, the Tsunami siren went off. It didn't appear to be serious but we vacated the vicinity nonetheless. Apparently there was no giant wave because Seaside still stands.

When we got back I mostly stayed in the vehicle to hid from the mosquitoes. I got out to share in the steak and potatoes. After dinner, I did dishes again but this time the mosquitoes weren't so bad.

Finally we all took showers and went to bed.