Most of the places we'd been so far on this journey, except southern Missouri and Kansas, are places we'd been before. Lisa even knew Kansas from a Florida to Colorado trip she made when in college. After we left Denver and Boulder, though, we were in places we'd never been before. Heading out of Fort Collins, we were mostly off the interstate and on US 287. Lots of little towns in Wyoming. Yesterday was one of our longer driving days (about 7 hours) and it was incredibly beautiful. It really is wide open and big sky and all those things the state tourism board wants you to remember. During our time in Austin, the Texas Hill Country was our first real experience with wide open space like this, but since Texas hills aren't snow-capped Rockies, it's very different. Driving on 287 through the Wind River Valley, we saw stunning views of rock formations, mountains, rivers, streams and wide valleys. The thing we didn't see were people. It was if we had the road to ourselves. It's on the way to the Tetons and Yellowstone, so I'm sure it's busier later in the summer, but not now. Stopped for a picnic on a trout stream between Laramie and Rawlins and coffee in Lander. Our reservations for Wednesday night were at Two Pines Lodge & Cabins in Dubois. I'm sitting in the lobby of the lodge right now. Today we're planning to spend some time (not enough, I'm sure) in Yellowstone, then headed north to Montana.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Uncharted Territory
Most of the places we'd been so far on this journey, except southern Missouri and Kansas, are places we'd been before. Lisa even knew Kansas from a Florida to Colorado trip she made when in college. After we left Denver and Boulder, though, we were in places we'd never been before. Heading out of Fort Collins, we were mostly off the interstate and on US 287. Lots of little towns in Wyoming. Yesterday was one of our longer driving days (about 7 hours) and it was incredibly beautiful. It really is wide open and big sky and all those things the state tourism board wants you to remember. During our time in Austin, the Texas Hill Country was our first real experience with wide open space like this, but since Texas hills aren't snow-capped Rockies, it's very different. Driving on 287 through the Wind River Valley, we saw stunning views of rock formations, mountains, rivers, streams and wide valleys. The thing we didn't see were people. It was if we had the road to ourselves. It's on the way to the Tetons and Yellowstone, so I'm sure it's busier later in the summer, but not now. Stopped for a picnic on a trout stream between Laramie and Rawlins and coffee in Lander. Our reservations for Wednesday night were at Two Pines Lodge & Cabins in Dubois. I'm sitting in the lobby of the lodge right now. Today we're planning to spend some time (not enough, I'm sure) in Yellowstone, then headed north to Montana.
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Now your in territory that I know something about. Yellowstone is cativating. There are marvels of nature, animals, lots of bison, white tail deer and, of course bear,(you may see one or two....Just keep your hands in the car) and wonderous amazing geysers. Hope you get to see Old Faithful. She's really something
Hey Hunt and family, somehow poking around the internet and some blogs I ran across the "welcome" of your new parish this morning. How exciting, I think you'll love Washington! Neat to see photos of your cross country adventure. We are in similar situations as I just moved across country from Texas to Michigan 6 weeks ago and am beginning to settle in a bit here and get used to life in a smaller town. I'd created a little blog on my website with some photos from my trip if you're interested - not quite as "fun" a trip as yours though. :) http://www.freewebs.com/revlori
http://www.episcopalchurchflushing.org
Continued safe travels and blessings as you enter into your new community and begin your ministry together. Peace, Lori
Hey Priest Family,
It's been great to keep up with you all on your big adventure. We hope you all arrive safely on Mercer Island.
Can't wait to come visit ... maybe in August!
Love,
Lisa, David, Emer and Hud
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