Jennifer: Ice Cream Sandwich Saves the Day!

Today felt like the first real day of our journey because it unfolded the way we had envisioned this trip.

After sleeping in a bit, we got up and went for our first bike ride of the day.  The Tetons do not disappoint!  They are as stunning as I've always been told.

We came back for lunch and some organizing (a constant activity right now as we find find a home for everything within the camper).

Later in the afternoon we realized we were in need of some groceries and a paper map (online maps just don't cut it) so we set out on our second bike ride to Moose, Wyoming at the entrance of the Grand Teton National Park where we found a great deli with sandwiches for our dinner and milk for my coffee which I've been living without for a week!  Robin also saved the day from a bonking and cranky Jennifer by buying her the best darn ice cream sandwich ever!  The last four miles back to the campsite were hard ones (thanks Wyoming wind) but a nice (unintended) cold shower and some yoga helped set things right.

An evening walk allowed me to catch a beautiful sunset.

Tomorrow we will start the day early with a drive to Jenny Lake, a bike ride to Jackson Lake and then some time in Jackson getting supplies.  

The day was not without frustrations but the pace of it was just right!








 


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  1. BabaSeptember 13, 2021 at 10:04 PM

    Thank you so much for the pictures. They are all great, but the second one from the top is a "knockout" ! Sometimes "tourist food" leaves a lot to be desired, but sounds like the ice cream sandwich was a winner. Take it slowly on the exercise since it takes awhile to build back up. You'll get there. Love to you both.

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