Oregon 2024 - Day 9: Rogue River Mail Boats, Lunch, & More Blueberry Picking

We got up bright and early to start our drive to Gold Beach.  We packed up some different breakfast foods and then went on our way.  It was so foggy the whole drive there.  I don't ever remember it being so foggy.

We made good time and had time to look at the souvenir shops.  They had their bright salmon-colored jackets in the discount section of the store, and I asked my mom to get it for me so we could be twiners.  Big score for me!  I was a little worried about getting cold, so it was perfect to wear over my hoodie.

Luckily, we had a few blankets in the car and the new hooded blanket that we had bought from Costco because they no longer provide blankets for the guests, and it is chilly to start out.  It started warming up as we got down the river and we slowly started taking off layers.  But blankets were definitely needed to start.  

The ride was lovely, per usual.  I wished that we could have all sat by each other, but we didn't all get there in time.  The whole boat actually had to wait for Jacob, Alex, Luke, and Neil to show up because they were late.  How embarrassing for them, and their parents.

We saw many different birds and a few bald eagles.  Those are always so exciting to see.