Astoria Column
I had a new perspective of the Astoria Column this week: I happened to spot it from the river shore.
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Beautiful Beacon Rock
This is my fourth blog post about this southern Washington landmark and outstanding hiking trail.
Read More Beautiful Beacon RockSoča Wine Shop
Months ago I read a local news article about a wine bar opening out in the Columbia River Gorge called “Soča” after the Soča River in Slovenia. Pedro and I were excited to hear about it because we spent a lovely day along that very river in 2021 with our friends Manja and Marco. We […]
Read More Soča Wine ShopChampoeg Weather
We raced and camped at an important site in Oregon state history.
Read More Champoeg WeatherAnimals at Safari West
The weather could not keep us down and we had a marvelous tour of the wildlife park.
Read More Animals at Safari WestSafari West Birthday
We all arrived at the same time to Safari West and began the fun task of getting to know each other.
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I showed up early for Margaret’s birthday party and got to explore Santa Rosa.
Read More With Margaret in Santa RosaCelebratory Skiing
For Pedro’s 50th birthday, we went cross-country skiing, one of his favourite outdoor activities.
Read More Celebratory SkiingHappy Birthday Oregon
In addition to that other holiday, February 14th is Oregon’s birthday!
Read More Happy Birthday OregonBig Fish
Scientists assure us that finding multiple beached whales within weeks of each other is coincidental, and may be due to the weather.
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Conscious Engagement 