It's been too long since I visited the Oregon coast, but I'm sure it will be waiting for me, on that magical section of Route 101 that has some of the (many, *many*!) best views of a sunset out world has to offer...this "Sentinel of the Sea".

Captured near Gold Beach, July 2025.

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A sunset at sea somewhere on the Pacific Ocean a couple of weeks ago for #MeerMittwoch today.

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Sunset at Kirk Creek
Lucia, CA south of Big Sur

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The Defense Ministry will establish a new office focusing on how best to defend Japan's vulnerable Pacific flank, according to Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/29/japan/politics/japan-pacific-defense-china/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #defense #defenseministry #pacificocean #sdf #china #shinjirokoizumi
Japan to establish new Defense Ministry office to bolster Pacific defenses

The ministry will launch the office next month to tackle the challenge of how best to defend Japan's vulnerable eastern flank, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said.

The Japan Times