So, I realize that I'm terrible at keeping up this blog. Perhaps its because of the sporadic internet through the Midwest and west. Perhaps its because I'm lazy. Perhaps its because after biking 70 miles I day I'm really tired and just want to go to bed.
Regardless, I am I now in Jackson WY which would be incredible if it wasn't such a tourist trap. Basically it puts Marthas Vineyard to shame. I feel like I could happily live outside of town (perhaps near Hobank Junction, which we rode past on the way in) so that I could enjoy all the scenery, biking, hiking, climbing, rafting, floating, swimming, etc, without the crowds and the endless paraphernalia.
Anyway, today on our day off we drove out of town to a little spot on the Snake River where there is a sharp (90 degree) turn in the river which caused a large deep section right next to a rock cliff, ideal for jumping in. The water was frigid. My rock skipping skills have improved greatly, I realize that I'm a lot wussier than I was when I was little. And all is well with the world. On the way there we drove past the Grand Tetons, which are gorgeous (we're going over that pass tomorrow), and on the way back into town we got stopped by a herd of bison crossing the street.
The scenery in Wyoming has been rather bipolar. Half of the days have gorgeous mountains and the other half have been boring ( although recently they have just been amazing so maybe that was just central Wyoming).
I'm being a little tangential, but a few days ago we went over South Pass, (for those of you who played Oregon Trail at some point in your life ) which was a lot of fun to climb. But after lunch was all headwinds and unhappiness.
Life is excellent. When I get home I'll try and put some sort of cohesive actual journal together ( with some of my pictures) as I have failed miserably at doing that on the road.
Love
Jeffrey
