***Miles travelled today: ...will add these tomorrow...
***Total Miles:
***States travelled through: Still in Wyoming...
We decided last night that we would get up early this morning and go in search of moose and elk!!! well - when the alarm clock went off at 05h00 - we kinda had second thoughts - but we got up... and by 05h20 we were in the car and on our way to the National Park - we were so early there wasn't even anyone on the gate to take our money... (or see our National Parks card!!!)
We saw an amazing sunrise and the pinks on the snow capped mountains was just lovely... we did a three hour drive - and it reminded us of being in the Kruger National park in South Africa... when you go out in search of wild life... well - we were fortunate enough to see a few female elk... although clearly they are not as impressive as the males with their antlers... (although we found out later when we went to the visitors centre that all the males have migrated into the hills until September when they come into the valley to find themselves a 'harem') - unfortunately we didn't see any other animals this morning...
We also saw some amazing reflections in one of the rivers - which we have also included as one of today's photos...
After breakfast we went off to the scenic chairlift... which takes you up to the top of Snow King Mountain... which must be phenomenal when it is all covered in snow... the view coming down this mountain... looking towards the Tetons... complete with feet, gives an impression of 'just how high we were' - with just a little bar for safety!!! In reading about Jackson, we learned there was an Alpine Slide - which we 'just had' to do!!! This is no doubt the closest to the luge that we will ever do... I had some serious doubts about coming down the mountain on a little tray... with just a stick to make you stop... but when we got to the top there were children as young as six going down on their own... so I just had to do it!!!
After this we finally got some postcards written - whilst sitting in a 'Dairy Queen'... killing time...
This afternoon we did a 'River Float' along the Snake River... this was just amazing...
Note: it was a float - not a white water rapid chase... although Nason (the man at the oars) asked if the people on the raft wanted to go over some rapids, which we all did - and so towards the end of the journey - he did!!! Jay and another guy were riding 'shot gun' up front' and I was sitting behind her... well - after the first serious wave that drenched Jay and the guy next to her - she ducked... and so the second wave drenched me!!! whilst doing the river float we saw lots of bird life - including a few Bald Eagles and Pelicans...
(We have posted the photo of Nason just for you Mom - so that you can see that not all the American guys look hairy and grizzly - although he seems to have a bit of growth going on!!!)
We have had such a fantastic day - we are now back at the hotel absolutely exhausted... so we are having an early night...
We are still here tomorrow - before venturing off to the Dude Ranch on Saturday - which will be a totally different experience!!!
hi Yous Twos - I have caught up at last - and boy! it was certainly worth it! beautiful photo - beautiful man - and fantastic memories!! You see Jc I knew you would find one if you looked hard enough - you did a good job there!
ReplyDeleteWell - that really was a fun packed day - no wonder you are knackered!The photos of the snow capped mountains are really lovely - I love the one with the reflections in the water - dare I ask how many photos you have taken so far - or did you give up counting long ago!
So you away to the dude ranch to-morrow - you know at those holiday ranches they feed you cowboy food - beans! - beans! - and more beans! I would suggest that when there is a group of people on horseback - all bouncing up and down, and jogging along the cowboy trail - that there could be some serious farting going on!! So remember to keep to the outside of the group - if you get stuck in the middle, it will not be a nice place to be! {Just a thought!}
We are having the most lovely weather, blue skies and loads of sunshine - and of course the Brits are moaning already - now they want rain, so the gardens will be watered!
Have a safe journey to-morrow - I will be thinking about you - keep on having a great time - love you loads - Moi
Phwoar!!!! Nice scenery girls! Just wanted to say Susie got her package today and is deligted! Could not get the paper off fast enough and says thank you very, very, VERY much. I think Fatty Moose will be her cuddle toy tonight. Thank you girls for being so lovely. I recon your mom has given you some good advice about sticking to the outside! Ha-ha-ha
ReplyDeleteIt is fantastic and I hope you kept to the advice given regarding the excessive bean eating reprecussions. I knew you ladies would have to include a picture of your feet. I don't think you have a holiday without at least one pic. It definitely brings back memories. Keep on blogging...
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