Palouse River
Connectedness comes to mind on this brisk clear day on board the National Geographic Sea Lion, as we head toward the Palouse River. It is our divine nature to reach for connectedness. Be it our connection to our history, to one another or, simply to the purity of nature; we all yearn for the familiarity of a connection. Our individual experiences today promise to satisfy that instinctual urge.
Several of us began our day with a meditative stretch class, steeped in nature; our back drop is a scenic majestic view of the arid landscape along the Snake River. The excitement of the anticipated, diverse excursions is shared between us. We head off in our selected directions, left to ponder a quote by; Jean Klein “Welcome all that comes to you this day, and feel welcomed by it”.
Those of us who choose to spend our morning kayaking the Palouse River are graced with a calm and peaceful paddle. The exquisite landscape is mirrored in the still water of this beautiful river. Along with those exploring the Palouse by Zodiac, we are captivated by the sightings of a Horned owl, and a Golden eagle. The Zodiac riders continue down river and spot a herd of cattle, a mule deer and a distant coyote.
The view at the top of the Palouse Falls is the high point of the morning, for those who choose this spectacular option. We are in awe of the contrast between the slow passive stream that feeds into the powerful water flow, and the powerful thrust of the falls that plunges approximately 198 feet into a plunge pool, of approximately 375 feet in depth. The vision is absolutely breath taking!
Gathering in the lounge, late this afternoon, we enjoy a special presentation shared by Beverly Penninger and Alyson Young, entitled The Spirit of Sacajawea. We share our admiration and intrigue for the young female who influenced the accomplishments of the Corps of Discovery. In conclusion, we are moved and reacquainted with our deep inner
connectedness.
Connectedness comes to mind on this brisk clear day on board the National Geographic Sea Lion, as we head toward the Palouse River. It is our divine nature to reach for connectedness. Be it our connection to our history, to one another or, simply to the purity of nature; we all yearn for the familiarity of a connection. Our individual experiences today promise to satisfy that instinctual urge.
Several of us began our day with a meditative stretch class, steeped in nature; our back drop is a scenic majestic view of the arid landscape along the Snake River. The excitement of the anticipated, diverse excursions is shared between us. We head off in our selected directions, left to ponder a quote by; Jean Klein “Welcome all that comes to you this day, and feel welcomed by it”.
Those of us who choose to spend our morning kayaking the Palouse River are graced with a calm and peaceful paddle. The exquisite landscape is mirrored in the still water of this beautiful river. Along with those exploring the Palouse by Zodiac, we are captivated by the sightings of a Horned owl, and a Golden eagle. The Zodiac riders continue down river and spot a herd of cattle, a mule deer and a distant coyote.
The view at the top of the Palouse Falls is the high point of the morning, for those who choose this spectacular option. We are in awe of the contrast between the slow passive stream that feeds into the powerful water flow, and the powerful thrust of the falls that plunges approximately 198 feet into a plunge pool, of approximately 375 feet in depth. The vision is absolutely breath taking!
Gathering in the lounge, late this afternoon, we enjoy a special presentation shared by Beverly Penninger and Alyson Young, entitled The Spirit of Sacajawea. We share our admiration and intrigue for the young female who influenced the accomplishments of the Corps of Discovery. In conclusion, we are moved and reacquainted with our deep inner
connectedness.
