After breakfast this morning, we walked around the Old Faithful geyser area and settled down on a bench to wait for the eruption predicted to start at 9:50, give or take 10 minutes. At 10:16, it finally erupted. Well worth the wait.
We drove down to Grand Teton National Park and had lunch at Jackson Lake Lodge. Absolutely gorgeous. We were entertained by eavesdropping on a conversation nearby between the waiter and diners. All the staff wear name badges that have their name and home state on them. If I were college age again, I think I would go work at a national park for a summer. But not as housekeeping staff.
So the day was spent pleasantly and uneventfully driving and walking around the beautiful sights of our national parks. We didn’t see as much wildlife today, but I get as excited about all the gorgeous varieties and abundance of wildflowers as most people do about wildlife.
More Eric and Will car talk: After conversing about past history of battles to take over someone else’s territory, from Napoleon to Indian wars, Eric said, “No one has tried to take over the world for a long time – since Hitler. Why is that?” Will replied, “Because the Sheriff won’t let me. I have a plan in place, starting with…” But I dare not divulge this confidential information. They discussed these plans and made some improvements on them.
We are staying at Canyon Lodge tonight. Another beautiful rustic room with log furniture. Here’s Eric relaxing with his guitar in front of our lodge (Dunraven).
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