It’s the end of summer. The Independence Day trip happened 2 months ago. Time to recap:
- Connor and Emma did not fuss at all during the two-day drive east. Emma did question where the scenery was when we passed the uncharacteristic land of Idaho.
- Connor and Emma figured out how to use a new kind of coffee machine and made fresh coffee/tea for the driver parents. After we arrived home, Connor took the morning tea making to a whole new level. We started to have hot breakfast due to Mr. Connor’s unquenchable desire for making satisfying meals.
- The favorite activity during the trip was horse riding. Connor and Emma rode right behind the pretty cow girl guide and before me. The pleasant girl was from Oregon. She told the kids to feel free to ask any questions. I did not hear any questions asked, but both kids talked to their horses freqently. After the 1 hour ride through meadows blooming with wild flowers, the glittering lake side, the foot of Grand Teton, I asked those two exactly what they were whispering to the horse. “Oh, many things, such as good boy, take it easy, way to go, thank you …”
- The biggest achievement is the two kids were given the honored title of “Junior Park Ranger.” They attended the fireside ranger talks, but both were more interested in the fire than the talk. They helped raising the fire and putting the flames out afterwards.
- One pleasant surprise was Connor discovered a big herd of elks on a secluded meadow by the fishing bridge. According to daddy, those are bachelorettes.
- The most challenging element was mosquitoes which prepared us well for the following China trip. Connor and Emma appreciate home, Portland, even more after the many bites from the unwanted creatures.
Our deepest appreciation to Aunt XMH who planned the fabulou 10-day 1700 miles trip for a group of 29 folks whose ages are between 5 and 78. With the printed itinery in hand and the sweet and calm voice on the walkie-talkie under any unforeseeable situation, we cruised through the magical land and the best vacation ever.
Figure 1 Drive to Yellowstone
Figure 2 Grand Teton
Figure 3 Horse Riding
Figure 4 Yellow Stone West Basin
Figure 5 Hiking in the Snow
Figure 6 The Hot Land
Figure 7 Favorite Hotel
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