Instead of sitting around the house grumpily waiting for summer to end we decided to head to Astoria for the day on Monday. We did this last year too, and have discovered that it's just what we need to finish the summer right. Plus, most people who have spent the holiday weekend at the beach are heading home then, so it's not even very crowded. Our first stop in Astoria was the Astoria Column, to get in a workout, take in the view and fly some planes.
Rowan was excited about the plane, but in the end his fear of heights won out and he didn't climb to the top of the tower to fly it. He tried to go up twice, but panicked and had to come back down.
There was a really dense mist when we got there, so visibility from the top of the tower was not too good any way.
By the time we were getting ready to go the clouds were burning off so we got to enjoy the view for a few minutes.
After working up an appetite climbing the column we headed to our favorite fish and chips place, but were sadly greeted with a sign that said- sorry we're closed- ran out of fish! We did find a really good substitute place though, and then it was off to the beach.
We love Shipwreck beach! It seems like every year there is a little less ship, and this year there seemed to be a lot less ship. Fuller commented that when he brings
his kids there they will wonder why it's called Shipwreck Beach, since by then the ship will be all gone.
It was kind of a misty and windy day, but the kids never let the cold stop them.
They have to run right out in that freezing cold water no matter what.
We also had a special treat on this trip to the beach and were able to meet up with my friend Stacey and her kids.
It was a great way to end the summer, and we will go back and do it again next Labor Day!
