Category Archives: rivers

Blue Nile, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

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Blue Nile Barhir Dar, Ethiopia. Briana Harper visits the Blue Nile Falls while working in Ethiopia for a year.

I read the World Rivers blog on my way out to the Blue Nile Falls. It reminded me of growing up surrounded by insightful artists and having a deep appreciation for everything that surrounds me and the graciousness displayed through art, literature, discussion, tradition and ritual. These values were the foundation of my childhood and continue to inspire my life. As I read your thoughts and your journey through the World Rivers project I felt connected to you and the other powerful women of my life. I have always been excited about your projects but you have given me a chance to be a tiny part of something powerful and beautiful. I am gleeful! I am no artist and aesthetic creativity is not my strong suit, but you and the family of the Ritual Meal Group have given me a creative mindset and always support its application into a more practical and classic lifestyle. I miss this artistic appreciation for my surroundings and people that let me enjoy the deeper meaning of water, oxygen, and the grace of God’s love.

Eel River, California, USA

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Poet Dirk Johnson (@dirkjohnson) travels to a favorite spot in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, the Eel River.

On arriving, I headed south through the Garden Club of America Grove until I hit the river, then walked across (on the bottom, not the top). The water was as deep as it was at the beginning of June, but the current wasn’t nearly as strong. The water came up right to my crotch as it did then, but back then I could hardly step without fear that the current would knock me down. Today was a stroll.Then the cloth had to go in the river. I’m no good with cloth. I’ve been taught how to wear a Tibetan silk “zen” many times, and still can’t get the folds right. Just as well for the world: that way I can never wear a lama’s robes either and play the full role of charlatan.

Verde River, Arizona, USA

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June Felicia Bennett Atelier and Vernon L. Towle, Ph.D. on the Verde River near Cottonwood, Arizonia and near the Tuzigoot Indian Reservation Ruins.

Firth of Thames, Waikato, New Zealand

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Firth of Thames (originally Tikapa) in New Zealand where artist Tim Anderson visits his sister, artist Missy Anderson Scot.

The Firth of Thames is a large bay located in the north of the North Island of New Zealand. It is the firth of the rivers Waihou and Piako, where two rivers spill forth mixing fresh water with the salt.