Gold Beach, Oregon, boat ride, Mt Shasta City and now we're home!

 Sunday morning we arrived at Jerry's Jet Boats just about 1000 and got ourselves checked in. It was a very cool morning with a breeze. All the instructions say to dress warm. As we were waiting we looked at the gift shop and I treated myself to a new jacket, perfect for the boat ride. 

About 1030 they started loading the boat and right as we were about to board they stopped us and got another boat ready. We lucked out and were in the first row with the windshield. :) It took a bit, the first boat took off and a little bit later we followed. I'm sure they do this so the two boats aren't too close together and then the lines at lunch aren't as long either. 

The Patterson bridge just out of Gold Beach

Our "Captain" was Kevin and honestly he made the trip just too much fun. He said he's been doing this for 27 years. The trip we were on was called the Mail Boat ride. It follows the mail route to Agness 32 miles up the river from Gold Beach. All in all a 64 mile round trip. 

The beautiful Rogue River

Captain Kevin, he made the trip so fun with his personality! 

Pulling up to the Lodge dock for lunch

Just a gorgeous ride all the way, leisurely until Kevin decides to put the pedal to the metal and does a quick 360 splashing water everywhere! The sun was out and it was a beautiful day. Quickly warming everyone up, the delayering started. It appeared there were a few close calls as he'd get close to tree stumps and gas it! Closer to big rocks than you could imagine and then GAS IT! A lot of screaming going on as it appeared you're going under the water..So the screams turn to laughing and clapping! One of the best things we've done over the so many years!! 

It felt like the boat was going to go under! We had perfect 
seats! 

That's all water splashing on the windshield and over 

Chicken breast sandwich and fries. The sandwich was so 
big I had to discard the breading order to finish the chicken!

Outside seating at the Lodge.

A few hours later we ended up at The Lodge and were treated to a delicious lunch! You had several meals to choose from included in the price of the ride! Barbecue, burgers, salads all with sides. The only thing that was extra was alcohol and still not bad prices there either! Ken had 2 IPA's and I had 2 glasses of delicious wine. 

Close to an hour later we were back on the boat for the journey home. We had so much fun I told Ken next year we have to come back and do the White water trip! Honestly, I think I was more nervous getting on that horse than being on the boat LOL. 

We headed back to our hotel room after stopping at the grocery store quickly! 

Well, we decided to head for home Monday morning. We want to leave for Arkansas on or about the 1st and there's lots to be done. So this will end this years anniversary trip, but what a trip it was! 

Monday we left Gold Beach and had a late breakfast, which turned out to be lunch in Crescent City, CA. The Apple Peddler has the best burgers and fries hands down. Time to get back on the wagon or i'll look like a blimp! 

We're waking up in Mt. Shasta City, CA. at Monte Bianco Inn. A really nice remodeled room, high end amenities for a low end price (for Mt Shasta anyway).  Interesting check in. I filled out our registration slip online, then they sent our room # and a lock box code. Parked, walked across to where lock boxes were and got our key. Never saw a person at the office. Easy peasy. There was a number to call if we had a problem. They had full size coffee maker with coffee and glass cups. Very homey feel. 

The bed was so tall I almost needed a step stool! So comfy
and that comforter weighed a ton, wish it was cold enough
to use it! 

Beautiful Mt Shasta! 

We left about 0700 this morning and had a beautiful drive on Highway 89. We turned off right before Lassen National Park, which we've been to over the years. Picked up a prescription in Gardnerville, lunch about 1300 at Sharkeys and now we're home for a few days! 

A small grove of Aspens changing their colors 💗

Going across Britton Lake

Love going, but it's nice to have a home to come to when we're done. It's in the mid 80's with beautiful blue skies. We are so blessed to be able to live this life! We're not rich ($$) but rich in so many ways! Life is awesome! Happy Hour, have a great evening! 🍺🍷💗