Kayaking in the Tetons

Saturday, 8/18

Wasn't sure first thing this morning whether we'd have good visibility, but by late morning a lot of the mist had burned off or lifted or whatever it had to do.  We decided to do some kayaking on Jenny Lake but since it was close to noon by the time we got there, and it was a Saturday, the parking lot was packed full and overflowing.  So we went to nearby and smaller Leigh Lake instead, where parking was not as impossible.  Leigh Lake was named after Richard "Beaver Dick" Leigh.   He probably had to run away from home to become a beaver trapper Out West, because with a nickname like that, what other choice do you really have?

Lisa with Tetons in the background...see how clear the water is?

The water was crystal clear and we had great views of the Tetons with glaciers and snow on top.  Lazy-ish and fun.  We decided to take a longer loop home to see more of the park.

Us, in the wind, photographed by the nice Virginian

Met a really nice couple from Virginia who had retired early and were on a 2 month trip out west.  They were doing a reverse route of ours, so we were able to tell them about some things to be sure not to miss.  We've gotten great suggestions from fellow travelers as well. 

Because we have electrical hook-up at our site, we were able to watch some more West Wing episodes and I even got some applique-ing done on my project.  I had originally thought that I'd be burning through the handwork projects, but a) we're busy during the day with hiking and exploring, b) we're busy in the evening either watching West Wings OR updating the blog (it takes time to crank out quality like this, people) and c) when we're driving, it's WAY too bumpy on the concrete highways for me to do anything other than look at a map and hold on tight.  I tried crocheting lace in the truck when we first left Ohio, with a teensy sharp crochet hook and white thread.  It was a laughable proposition (not to mention a little dangerous).