The Journey Inward

A Writer's Notebook

Astoria, Day 13

Today began at my youngest daughter’s house, enjoying the property and beautiful flowers. She and her roommates have made it such an inviting home.

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From there we walked up the 164 steps of the Astoria Column to gain breathtaking views of the area.
We enjoyed a brief walk on the trail through the woods at the base.
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Downtown Astoria has interesting shops, architecture, more sea lions and seals and the house from the Goonies movie!
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We drove across the Columbia river into Washington State, and drove along 101 for a while. We stopped in Long Beach for some ice cream, the kite fest, and a walk.
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After dinner, we drove on to the beach at Fort Stevens State Park and watched a gorgeous sunset.

It was a beautiful day with my beloved girl, and I was a grateful mom with a happy heart!

This photo shows the wreckage of The Peter Iredale, a ship that ran ashore in 1906 and is now one of the most accessible shipwrecks on the West Coast.

Photos: 8.18.25 by LA

Leigh Anne

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