Multnohmah Falls, Finally!

We picked Annie up from school at 3 p.m. and headed out to try again to visit Multnohmah Falls. Our first attempt, on Memorial Day, was cut short by major traffic jams, but this time we succeeded. The magnificent falls were well worth the effort. We walked the short distance up to a bridge over the top of the lower falls, where the views of falls, cliffs, and gorge were quite lovely.

We went on to visit Horsetail Falls, just up the road, and then went on to the Bridge of the Gods, which a visitor at Multnohmah had recommended. We drove across the bridge to the Washington side and then back. A large mural depicting native people and early exploration decorates one wall under the bridge. A sign challenges the viewer to find all three eagles depicted. Annie was the first to spot the third eagle, not on the mural, but on the underside of the bridge nearby.

For supper we made a new recipe from the Splendid Table, Pasta with Instant Fresh Pesto and Balsamic Vinegar. The secret ingredient is Parmigiano-Reggiano, the real thing from Italy, and the result was almost decadent. Chris and Annie spent the night in Venture for the last time this visit. Annie has not been having any coughing or breathing problems around Sweetie, fortunately.