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 Today my friends Donna and Marvin invited me to join then on an road trip adventure, and we headed North to Hood River and the Harvest Fest!

An Abundance of Produce
It was a blustery, rainy day, but Multnomah falls was beautiful as always, and the weather cleared 'just in time' when we arrived in Hood River and the fest! 
Rainy day - Columbia River 
We had fun wandering, chatting, eating (I had a gluten free enchilada and corn on the cob, Donna had a braut with saurkraut and potato salad) and visiting. 
There were many great vendors, and delightful mini conversations! 
Business Card blessing
And - so many smiles were exchanged! 
They cost nothing, and are so appreciated! 
More than once, we heard, "you made my day!" So this card Josiah invited me to choose was a great affirmation! 
Cacao Brain Bliss - ManukaMana
I look forward to the first sip of Cacao Brain Bliss - made with ceremonial cacao, lions mane mushroom and manuka honey - which I got directly from the owner, Josiah! I'll pull out my notes from a cacao curendera on mindful cacao preparation.

And - Donna found a lovely hat, so similar to the one I got several years ago at an equestrian event! (Marvin was wearing his black hat)
Hats resting on the way home
We also had wonderful chats with pastry chef Melinda - and brought home a wee torte (me) and cupcake (Donna), which we shared when they dropped me off (Marvin got caramels) .... mmmm.
We've done this trip several times over the years of our friendship- here's a Pic from Crown Point overlooking the Columbia from a decade ago
Nadya and Donna October 2015
Smiles abounding - a good day was had by all!! 
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  1. TamaraOctober 13, 2025 at 4:10 AM

    That harvest festival sounds like a wonderful event. Glad you and your friend were having a fabulous time!

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    1. Heart Song DreamsOctober 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM

      It was such a fun day!! On the way home (pouring again!) I saw some clips of the Emergency N*ked Bike ride in Portland - brave souls! (The annual event is in usually sunny June, and draws thousands of participants)

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  2. MarthaOctober 13, 2025 at 7:06 AM

    Sounds like an awesome day and I love the card!

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    1. Heart Song DreamsOctober 13, 2025 at 9:47 AM

      It was awesome - and the card is so synchronous! (And the cacao is yummy!)

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