Will-a-met-té

Contrary to the common opinion of the Willamette River, the mild paddle along its course is surprisingly serene. Three days culminated into these haiku's and a few exposures. 

late start boat packed

flooded rig too long delay

scrape bottom chow well

two bridges new city

five sheep lay roaming on shore

two burns rest by sunset

corn valley spare time

forty tees pulling soaring saucers

sunny day shade tree

Haiku inspiration stems from the works by Taku Hokoyama in Frank Wolf's "Boreal Summer," featured Fall '08 in Wend magazine. The article peaked an interest in canoeing that has thus far been an eclectic safari. 

The full story is in progress.

Spring escapade

Spring break is coming up and trip plans are in progress. This year the crew is embarking upon a multi-day canoe journey down the Siletz River on the coast. Inspiration for the (mis)adventure comes from one of Cascadia's best journalists, Frank Wolf, and his project in the Boreal forest of Canadia. Check it.



Equipped with my neighbor's old canoe, a little river sense and unabiding desire to explore new means of discovery, Peter, Porter and I will set out on what will be our first adventure by boat.