Back from Bandon

Bandon was beautiful, and super fun!


We stayed in a yurt-- with bunk beds, and a heater, and everything!

Rees explored an underwater cave at negative tide. He found oodles of starfish and crabs and sculpins, and even ghost shrimp and a chiton!










There were no cell phones, no computer, just a lot of salt water and a happy little family. A great last hoo-rah. Before diving into the next revision.

Four Worlds

The Coquille Slough was amazing! In a mile and a half, 60 fifth graders hiked through four different habitats: uplands, forest, salt marsh, and mud flats.






This is a big banana slug on giant Skunk Cabbage. When we walked near the giant yellow flowers, they closed up and pointed
downwards. Creepy!


And this little salamander clung to a wall of moss. He was definitely a fan favorite.


We got to try Pickleweed!






The kids were so cooperative, enthusiastic, and respectful. NO ONE ever complained about sleeping in the yurt, or having to hike for miles, or having to eat wheat bread.






Of course, my favorite part of the trip was just being with my incredible boy.
We can't wait to go back with the whole family!