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On our way back to Cape Perpetua and Devil’s Churn State Park we found a nice little surprise in Florence, OR. 
They had a co-op that was not on our list. It was getting late, but we stopped by any way. Inside, a sweet lady named Wanda was closing up for the evening, but she allowed us to take a look. We found out that they had about 250 members and had been around for 2 years. They support local farmers and have two main growers. 
It’s a charming, little co-op with some produce and grocery items. They even have a supply of Young Living products.
Florence is a Dune City…..Piles of sand everywhere and wind to boot! Almost blew Zosia away! We tried to take a sled ride down the dunes behind the Fred Meyer’s, but it was slow going. 
Visited what we think was the farmer’s market or some sort of 4th of July festivity. Ate tasty chicken gyros and salad there from a traveling food cart. Then visited Old Town and the Funky Monkey which is a toy store that Wanda mentioned to Zosia. Purchased some juggling sticks and 3 yoyo for extra entertainment….We’re thinking of starting a circus.
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