Go West Young Man

The last week has been full of all different kinds of adventures. We visited Yellowstone National Park, and after several hours of "racing" through the park (at 45 mph), we finally procured a camp site. This is not a feat easily accomplished and one we will not quickly forget. After driving for several hours, we drove up to the last recommended "perhaps" open campground, and we were given the last available site. Let's just say, we were grateful to not be camping in the distant Montana wilderness. :)

Yellowstone was beautiful. It reminded me so much of Disney movies from my childhood, and I have a sneaking suspicion that several films were made in that canyon. Old Faithful was her faithful old self, and during the walk around the geyser basin, we saw several more awesome eruptions, including Grand geyser, which is apparently the tallest predictable geyser in the world often reaching 200 feet into the sky. It was definitely an amazing sight! Go to Yellowstone!

From Yellowstone, we headed West. After 20 years of wanting to go to Montana, I finally crossed the border, and I was not disappointed. It is a wonderful state full of great mountains and valleys. Idaho was also beautiful. As we passed through Cour d' Alene, our Josh Ritter music played loud and clear.

We are now in Seattle, and have enjoyed driving around this beautiful city. We had no idea what a huge area this would be, but we have been surprised by it's great layout, distinctive neighborhoods, and incredibly scenic views. After a visit to Pike Place Market, we are now official fans of Beecher cheese curds. We only had a very short time here, and now we have to hurry on to Vancouver island for a housesit, but to all our friends in the Seattle area, we should be back at the end of the summer, and we look forward to seeing you all.