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We zipped right along with a good current for the first third then the river widened and the incoming tide slowed the flow.
There were submerged trees and a few areas with strong eddies but we had no mishaps and enjoyed the day.
With one week to explore the lands around the mouth of the Columbia we listened to stories of the Lewis and Clark expedition, tried to learn the verses to “Roll on Columbia”, hiked, paddled and had a great time.
Rhododendron
Azalea
Azalea
Salmonberry
Rhodie
4-7-17
Today my cousin Kit and I went to the Keukenhof; an amazing spring flower garden.
The last time I was in Holland I was 18. It’s so good to have the chance to be here again.
4-2-17
In Vitoria-Gasteiz since yesterday. The city was founded over 900 years ago and the old town has an ancient feel.
Here’s a video of traditional dancing:
Writer Ignacio Aldecoa. Bookstores and monuments to writers and poets are all over Spain. People read!