Two RV Gypsies struggled to climb sand dunes in Oregon

Lee and Karen Duquette,
The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers

had fun on the Oregon Sand Dunes
even though it presented quite a challenge at times.
May 11, 2009

Below: Just outside of the campground, a massive area of large sand dunes called to the two RV Gypsies. Their attempt at fun was funny.



Below: Lee Duquette struggled to walk up this very steep sand dune in the hopes of sliding down on some cardboard. Karen Duquette stayed below to take photographs, then will have her turn at the sand dune, IF Lee succeeds.


ABOVE: After the struggle to reach the top, Lee discovered that the sand was just too soft to slide down. Talk about a major disappointment for both Karen and Lee, but mostly Lee because he walked all the way up the dune and then had to get back down. But it was a bit funny anyway. Adventures are always interesting, even if things do not go perfectly.

BELOW: The two RV Gypsies hiked up a different sand dune to get to the Pacific Ocean. It proved to be a lot steeper than it looked, but they did it.


Below: Looking back down the path at the car of the two RV Gypsies, shows how steep the sand dune is.




Below: Looking at the Pacific Ocean from the top of the sand dune.



Below: Karen Duquette wanted to go down to the ocean, but Lee Duquette did not want to. So a disappointed Karen, did not push the matter. She was sure there would be other opportunities in the future, to get closer to the ocean as they continue their travels. After all, their adventures are just beginning. (Don't Worry, Be Happy)

Below: Another day, another trip to the top of a different sand dune

Below: This time, the two RV Gypsies did go down to the Pacific Ocean because Karen Duquette said she was going down with or without Lee. So he joined her, and he was glad he did.





Below: Karen Duquette struggled in the soft sand to get back to the top of the sand dune, then down the other side again.


Below: It was not easy walking in the very soft sand up the dune - although it does not look steep, it was steep, and Karen Duquette was laughing so hard, and that made it even more difficult to get to the top of the sand dune.



Below: Now it was Karen Duquette's turn to video tape Lee Duquette struggling up the hill. Perhaps someday the videos will find their way to this web site.


You may view these sections in any order you choose. Note: - the City of Yachats is NOT misspelled.
Talent, Oregon	Cape Perpetua
City of Florence - elk and more	Devils Churn
Dune Buggy Ride	Sand Dunes (this page)
Heceta Head Lighthouse and the City of Yachats
Sea Lions	Strawberry Hill

AFTER you have viewed all of the above sections, please continue on to the state of Washington and Mount St. Helens