Summer Vacation 2010 Part 1

Day 1:

After a wonderful 4th of July service at our church, Justin, Faith, and I, hit the road. Leslie was to join us later, as she was flying up to meet us. We made it to Lubbock, where we tent camped next to a local lake. The problem was that our neighbor thought it was important to play loud, blaring music all night. So at 11:30 p.m. I told Justin and Faith that it was time to go find a hotel, which we did! We had to get our sleep because we had a long drive ahead of us.

Day 2:

We made it to Estes Park, CO, where we tent camped at their KOA. We got pretty cold that evening, even though our sleeping bags are rated to withstand the cold. It was nice to finally be in the mountains.

Day 3:

Began the day by driving through Rocky Mountain National Park. Justin drove the whole way, and I didn't even pass out. Saw some elk in the park. The highest point in the park was about 12,500 feet above sea level! Saw some Amish people too. But they live in lower altitudes, as well. After leaving the park, we were on our way to Dubois, WY, where we stayed in another KOA. But this time we stayed in one of their little cabins because the weather report said it was going down to 38 degrees during the night.

Day 4:

Made it to our first destination about 10 a.m: Grand Teton National Park. Justin, Faith, and I went to Jenny Lake and hiked up to Inspiration Point. This was the first of a couple of hikes we took up there. And it was beautiful! Next we went to Jackson Hole Airport to pick Leslie up from her flight. While waiting for Leslie, U.S. Senator Harry Reid walked by with a small entourage of secret service men. They were all in suits. Now if the senator wanted to enjoy the Tetons, he needed to dress down a bit. There's no way I would go on a hike while wearing a suit and tie.

We were very happy to have Leslie join us. After picking her up, we drove down to Jackson Hole, ate at a nice restaurant, and drove back to the park, where we enjoyed a night at the Jackson Lake Lodge.

More to come in Part 2 of our Summer Vacation.