Days 31, 32, 33 Jackson WY and Grand Teton NP

  Moran, Wyoming, United States
Saturday, June 7, 2008

Title: There is nothing like the smell of horse scat on your shoes to tell you you're in Wyoming!

Alternate title 1: WE SAW A BEAR!!!

Alternate title 2: There's SNOW in them thar hills! And on the ground too.

Wild Animals: Moose, elk, coyote, sandhill cranes...and did we mention BEAR?

BEAR!

On the iPod: Sentimental perhaps, but we've listened to our wedding CD!

Tourist Activites: Bellied up on the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar saddles,

Million Dollar Cowboy Bar

Silver Dollar Bar, shopped around the town of Jackson

Outrageoulsy Hideous Store

, visited Connie's favorite museum the National Museum of Wildlife Art, visited the chapel where we were married (they've added a brides bathroom since we got hitched...plush!)

Our Chapel

, hiked around Leigh Lake and Christian Pond (nearly by ourselves).

Who Would Wear This??

Culinary Experiences: Trout and elk, which we found out is dangerous to eat if American. The elk served in restaurants in this country comes from elsewhere. Interesting. Also, for Connie's Bon Apetit ladies (Wendy, Jessica, Lisa - if you're out there), we went to Jenny Lake Lodge for dinner...but we did not sing the macarena.

Non-Tourist Activity: Watched a double wedding at the lodge today. Double. Was to be outside, but since it's snowing they had to move it indoors.

Hardship: Leaving.

So we have to admit, we rushed the final stage of our vacation of bit. Jackson Hole was the prize at the bottom of the Crackerjack box. We saved the best for last and we are so happy to be here. It's comfortable, like home. The weather is cold, really cold. Connie wore not one, but two hooded sweatshirts over a long-sleeved t-shirt on our hikes. We didn't really pack for winter. But the beauty of this area makes it all OK. As we look out our window the snow is coming down at a ridiculous pace. We can't begin to see the Tetons. Perhaps we won't get out tomorrow as planned...Oh well!

View From Room Friday

View From Room Saturday

We also must admit that we're pretty tired. Fatigued. Our adrenalin has run out. Our intestines need re-booting. Our livers need some love. It is time to head home.

Bob and Connie