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Saturday Morning in Walthill

Saturday Morning in Walthill, Walthill

 cochinjew Says:  The outside temperature is in the MINUS C range. but the day is sunny and without wind so looking out it is gorgeous.what to do?fortunately enough there is wi fi internet available. so keep in touch with friends. make some masala tea and eat it with filipino spring rolls... 

Back to the UmonHon Indians

Back to the UmonHon Indians, Walthill

 cochinjew Says:  Today is 13 February 2008 and it was a beautiful day to drive towards the UmonHon Indian Reservation. There was a welcoming feeling to the air, i imagined how the initial settlers might have seen the missouri river winding through, and the centuries of the omaha presence... 

With so much snow, it is time to leave

With so much snow, it is time to leave, Walthill

 cochinjew Says:  I arrived here on 21st Jan 2007 and today 27th, I left Walthill to Paris! a great contrast indeed. But I love being with UmonHon Indians, who never loose an opportunity to teach me something or other. This visit was particularly good to renew some old relationships and for... 

The River Bottom

The River Bottom, Walthill

 cochinjew Says:  The UmonHon Indian Reservation abuts into the RIver Missouri. it was flat water, as the indians used to call it before the army core of engineers gave it a shape. just a few miles over rolling hils from Walthill you come to the river bottom where the reservation meets the... 

Annual Festival of the UmonHon Indians

Annual Festival of the UmonHon Indians, Walthill

 cochinjew Says:  Dates in August determined by the Moon, this annual dance celebrations of the UmonHon Indians is a good time to visit Walthill. 

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Club Sultan de Baracoa in Walthill: You are welcome here..

Club Sultan de Baracoa in Walthill: You are welcome here.., Walthill

 cochinjew Says:  If you ever manage to get this far, i will make sure that you are accomodated free of charge! you would live in this small town the majority of the inhabitants are omaha indians. A large house, with many bed rooms and plenty of reading materials on the indians . lots and... 

Indian Country Housing: The Blue House of Walthill

Indian Country Housing: The Blue House of Walthill, Walthill

 cochinjew Says:  In spanish the Blue House translates into Casa Azul.. and just guess where is the most famous of all blue houses? of course, the one that belonged to Frida Kahlo. I was not aware of the similarities and for the humble house in Walthill, it is a great honour indeed. Today's... 

The Blue House of Walthill: the house of Mi Hu Sa

The Blue House of Walthill: the house of Mi Hu Sa, Walthill

 cochinjew Says:  Mi Hu Sa, an UmonHon Indian, currently doing her MFA in SFrancisco, had time to redo this house in Walthill. She painted the house in various colours, rearranged the books and the furniture and you would not believe this is in the middle of nowhere.. Very comfortable and... 

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The House where I stay in Walthill: Dinners at the Blue house

The House where I stay in Walthill: Dinners at the Blue house, Walthill

 cochinjew Says:  Eventhough Walthill is a small village isolated from the rest of the world, coming here over the years I have built up some strong friendships, including friends who would either bring food or cook food at the blue house and always ready to share good times. On this visit,... 

Aztec Bar and Grill: Thank god for Mexicans

Aztec Bar and Grill: Thank god for Mexicans, Walthill

 cochinjew Says:  An enterprising Mexican young man has opened a restaurant as the businesses have closed their doors in this isolated town. Gracias amigo.The food is your usual american food of mexican origin: chips salsa quesadillo greasy enchilladas etc etc I wanted two... 

Mila Wolfe the Chef at the Clinic: Ah Filipina Food in these Boondocks?

Mila Wolfe the Chef at the Clinic: Ah Filipina Food in these Boondocks?, Walthill

 cochinjew Says:  Mila Wolfe met her UmonHon husband while he was serving the army in the Philippines and have been living in this reservation for more than twenty years. Each time I come to visit, she makes it a point of cooking something for me and this is what she made for me on this... 

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How can it be so cold?

How can it be so cold?, Walthill

 cochinjew Says:  This morning the temperature is -6F with windchill of -27 F ie MINUS THIRTY C! snow everywhere, covering the landscape into a white linen sheet. It is very difficult to be outside, because of the biting cold.Was invited to dinner at the home of my friends, Ardise (PHD in... 

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 Looking at the travels for the first two thirds of this year, made me think of a comment by agood friend.."you are an upperclass homeless person". Dont get me wrong, I am not one of these new world...... 

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