Tag Archives: hiking

Photos from Columbia River Gorge Hike

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

In the midst of a sleety, snowy Wisconsin morning, I have added a photo galley of my day in the Columbia River Gorge last week on a pleasant early spring day in Oregon. We drove along the Old Highway, stopped … Continue reading →

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Discovering Elowah Falls

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

Sometimes even the locals discover new treasures, hidden right in their backyard. We arrived yesterday in Portland, Oregon for my yearly pilgrimage to the land of my birth. I yearned to strike out into the fresh, damp air that is home, so … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Irony – Greenland, Iceland and the Faroes with Fibromyalgia

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

Irony walks arm in arm with fibromyalgia. I find myself amazed at what I can accomplish, tasks and adventures that sound impossible in the face of fibro pain and fatigue, and shaking my head at the simple activities that flummox me … Continue reading →

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Life on the Edge of a Volcano – Photos of Vestmannæyjar, Iceland

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

Posted the final installment of photos from Iceland – this time focusing on the fascinating island archipelago of Vestmannæyjar off the south coast of Iceland. Formed thousands of years ago by submarine eruptions of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, today the islands are … Continue reading →

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Photos of a Mountain Summit – Skaftafell, Iceland

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

One of the pinch-me moments of my Iceland trip occurred in Skaftafell National Park. A hiker’s wonderland of waterfalls, glaciers, and mountains. I arrived expecting the same vistas I had already experienced elsewhere in Iceland and found myself immersed in … Continue reading →

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Mývatn, Iceland Photos – A Geological Wonderland

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

I have caught up on sleep and banished much of my jet lag from the whirlwind weekend in Portland, which means I can focus once again on posting the rest of my photos from Iceland. The latest batch is from … Continue reading →

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More Greenland Photos Posted

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

I think I saved the best of Greenland for last. I loved my stay on the sheep farm of Inneruulalik – one night was not enough! My hosts Hendrine and Jørgen Lund were friendly and gracious and I learned much … Continue reading →

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More Greenland Photos – Qassiarsuk

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

Wow, I’m fast today! Another batch of Greenland photos, this time from Qassiarsuk, home to the Norse ruins of Erik the Red’s settlement Brattahlið. For whatever reason, the slideshow has a mispelling in the name of Erik’s wife, Ϸjóðhildur, which … Continue reading →

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First Batch of Greenland Photos Posted

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

I have begun to sift through all my gazillions of photos from my trip through Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. In my enthusiasm, I took thousands. So this may take awhile! To whet your appetite, I have posted a … Continue reading →

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Footprints Across Volcanoes and Black Sand Beaches

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

I can tell I have been traveling for almost 7 weeks now. My body has ways of informing me, often not very subtle, that it´s time to slow down and recharge. My muscles are aching, my feet throbbing, my brain … Continue reading →

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