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Rowena Crest and the Gorge

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Mokihana

As we were leaving Rowena Crest, we took this video. You can hear the wind! These folks were braver than we were for sure.

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Rowena Crest 2025

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mokihana

I’ve learned first hand that grief has its soft edges, and it also has hard edges. I still feel the jagged ones about my dad’s suicide, even though it’s been over fifty years now. I’ve been feeling the sharp edges … Continue reading →

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2010 Montana Road Trip… da last chapter

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Mokihana

Thirteen years ago! I can hardly believe that our second trip to Montana was that much time ago. I wish time wouldn’t go by so incredibly fast. But anyway….here we are, on the final leg of of journey, makai to … Continue reading →

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Gettin’ Outa Dodge, Chapter 4 and Pau

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Mokihana

Here we are on the onramp to Interstate 84, about to head makai towards home, with the Columbia River right next to us.

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Gettin’ Outa Dodge, Chapter Chree

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Mokihana

It was a lovely day at Rowena Crest, the sun was shining bright, and it was good to be able to get out of the car and walk around. But ho, da wind! Which really isn’t unusual in the Gorge, … Continue reading →

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Dalles Mountain Road and Wildflowers 2005, Chapter 3

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Mokihana

Before we head down the mountain, here’s a video showing how windy it can get in the Columbia River Gorge. And really, this is nothing compared to the wild East wind days that we get, especially during the winter. I’m … Continue reading →

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Dalles Mountain Road, May 2005, Chapter Two

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Mokihana

I know I’m posting a bunch of photos of the wildflowers, but gosh, they’re so pretty! Nolemana and I get our second vaccines this Saturday, April 3rd, and after two weeks, I’d love for us to be able to take … Continue reading →

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