Saturday, July 29, 2017

Friends from SE Asia

Hi All,

We were delighted to learn that a couple we met on our S E Asia vacation were in the area. On Thursday we picked up Carol and Mary Jo in Jackson and took them on a tour of the park 


Moose Wilson road did not disappoint with this cow moose and two calves resting in the grass.
We had our park radio so when we heard the call we went to Signal Mountain where we saw the black bear often seen there. At Schwabachers Landing we saw lots of ducks and ducklings as well as a muskrat.

We stopped at Jackson Lake Lodge for some views and shopping

Mary Jo and Carol were the most enthusiastic visitors we ever took around the park. They headed back to home in the San Francisco area. We hope our paths cross again.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

Sunday, July 23, 2017

A Grand Teton Evening

Hi All,

After supper Saturday night we decided to check out the beaver lodge at Schwabachers Landing. 
A half mile from the campground, a coyote ran across the road in front of us. One hundred yards further along we spotted a badger running along the edge of the road.
We got down to the landing just as the sun settled behind the Grand.


Soon after we spotted this Weidmeyers Admiral butterfly.

It's a sketchy photo but this Barrows Goldeneye mom is sticking close to her seven ducklings lined up on a nearby log.

As it got darker we began seeing activity in the river. Beaver and muskrat were visible but not photographable.
As we departed, we saw the crisp reflection of the Tetons in the river.
Not bad for two hours!

Love,

Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Moon Landing 48 Years Ago

Hi All,

Carl's first job after college was at Grumman working on the Lunar Module. Here's Buzz Aldrin coming down the ladder(yes, we know this was the next day, July 21).

Very nostalgic!

Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Catching Up

Hi All,

Last Saturday we drove to Brooks Lake, a beautiful spot with soaring eroded mountains. The campground on the lake shore was gorgeous.


The weather got ugly with lightning that shortened our hike. This too is bear country.

With our hike curtailed we drove to nearby Dubois, WY. While Sandy shopped, Carl took pictures of signs.

Our black bear sow with two cubs is still hanging around Jenny Lake.

But friend Mary Ellen sent us this incredible photo of black bear quintuplets in northern n NH๐Ÿ™€.
Keeping busy and loving it.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Sunset Moose

Hi All,

We were relaxing after dinner when Sandy noticed we had company. A pair of cow moose were moving into the campground from the Gros Ventre River.


If we moved too quickly we got a close look.

Sandy and our neighbor Lynn watched closely.


The moose moved towards D Loop before they wandered back towards the river.

As we turned away from the moose we spotted this beautiful sunset reflection in Lynn & Bruce's trailer window.


Back at our coach the sky was splendid.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

All in a Days Work

Hi All,

This black bear sow has two cubs, one had not yet crossed the road.

We chased them out of Jenny Lake Campground, waited for almost an hour as they napped near a busy trail then got them moving across the road and away from the developed areas.

Life is good.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Happy Fourth

Hi All,

Things were pretty quiet here in Grand Teton so we thought we'd show you how July 4th Is celebrated on the Space Station.

Peggy Whitson and Jack Fisher are dressed for our nation's birthday.
BTW: Peggy Whitson is 57 years old and holds the US record for time in space--- 600 days and counting๐Ÿ™€๐Ÿ™€๐Ÿ™€.

Happy 4th or Happy Canada day to our Canadian friends.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502