Friday, June 20, 2008

Her own private Idaho...

B had a blast at the campground yesterday.  We are staying in Teton Forest - it seems remote but isn't - only 15 mins from Jackson.  We were the only ones there the first night, last night several people camping in tents joined us, but the spaces are so large and so many empty spots, they we had tons of room.  We are surrounded by tall trees and we have our own private "yard", which terraces a few feet above a large creek/small river that rushes by.  Pepper loves jumping in the shallow parts!

The camp caretaker's grandson is spending part of the summer with him, and he and B hit it off - traipsing all over the woods and walking on logs across the large creek/small river.  They even got to the state line of Idaho (we are really close).  B told us staying there was a great idea and she was having the best day ever.  Pat and I chilled out and cleaned out the rv.  We have no hookups, but the camp caretaker filled us up w/mountain spring water, and we've been drinking it - it tastes delicious!  Last night we had a problem with the battery/heater so we froze to death, will have to figure out today what happened so we can sleep well tonight!

Today, we dropped B off at the Jackson Hole ski lodge summer kids' camp.  She will be doing water games, hiking, climbing wall, etc.  10-4pm.  We dropped Pepper off at a great-looking doggy day care - he won't be put in a kennel like last time, so he should do great.  Right now, Pat and I are sitting in a cool restaurant called Planet Palate.  Jackson has more vegan options than Austin!  I ordered the macrobiotic plate, need to get to eat it now, so I'm signing off.  Oh - Pat got the bison burger.  We are going to walk around Jackson today and get some supplies for the week.  Cool town.

8 comments:

Unknown said...

of all the places i've visited Idaho was my favorite. I loved the rolling fields of grain and the laid back towns. Love the posts keep them up

Also, ellie likes them too at least i think she does...the only feedback i'm getting so far from her is pooh, hungry and tired but I can tell she wants more.

Unknown said...

ok..i meant to spell my daughters name right...ella...blame the sleep deprivation

pkelly said...

we havens seen that part of Idaho we are still here behind the Tetons currently in driggs Idaho. Pat took b into a clinic I'm waiting in tv with the dog. We think b bruised her tailbone but want to get it checked cause she keeps complaining.

Grandma Kate said...

Sounds like you guys are having so much fun. You might want to become gypys! I am enjoying hearing all about your travels.Keep journaling!

Grandma Kate said...

I finally did it! I kept leaving out the rest of my email address.

Oma said...

For some reason, this darn thing doesn't want to accept my password. I'm trying one more time. PLEASE keep posting--it's very exciting--I'm waiting for a grizzly bear sighting! How do the mountains look? Anything like the Smokies? Take care of each other!!

Oma said...

Better get in another message while it's working.
Did you get the heater to work? Is it the rv heater or one you got for camping?

Sweet dreams!

pkelly said...

The heater works - its a problem w/the RV battery that powers it. Sometimes it drains fast, leaving us w/no power. Can't quite figure it out - we are trying not to overuse the power. The mountains are much larger than the Smokies - more like the mountains around Lake Tahoe, CA.