After I quit working full time in order to spend more time with Shawn we have been to a number of great places, spending time with great people and having a great time. Earlier in the summer Brandon was able to go with us to Crescent City, CA to visit Shawn's brother Damian and his wife, Jennifer. Shawn's mom met us there as well.
At low tide one morning we all went down to gather mussels among the rocks. Not only was there an abundance of mussels, but so many other wonderful sea creatures were hidden among the rocks! I could have spent hours looking for them and taking pictures, but low tide only lasts so long.
Of course it isn't just what's living that can capture my attention. I grew up near water and rocks and driftwood on the beach have always drawn me. Shawn is so very lucky that most pieces are too large to haul back to the car and bring home...
When we got back to Damian and Jennifer's house the guys went fishing and brought back what we needed to make a delicious seafood pasta for lunch. There was also enough to make cioppino for dinner!
The next day we did something that Shawn remembered from his childhood - we took a jet boat up the Rogue River. This fun-filled adventure is designed to get everyone on board as wet as possible, and a fun time was had by all!
Damian and Jen have turned their home into a beautifully self-sufficient haven set among redwoods. They have provided us with an abundance of food that they have either grown, raised, hunted or fished for themselves. We look forward to another visit.
