We went straight to our campsite so we could set up before it was dark, and had a lovey supper of taco pie and then sang and played guitar around the (smokey!) campfire. We also had a nice visit with our neighboors who were from New York and kindly told us that there were some elk feeding just across the river from us.
The next morning we decided to choose our top two sights and then enjoy the drive around the park. So, we found ourselves enjoying watching Old Faithful erupt, and visiting with some lovely girls about our age who were sitting next to us.
The other big sight that we wanted to see was the lower falls and Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. This was one of the most beautiful things I've seen in my life--it made me wish I was a painter so I could try to capture it on my canvas.
We hiked down to get as close to the base of the falls as we could, and while it was a very steep climb (down AND up!), it was totally worth every step!
When we exited the park a nice stranger took our picture at Roosevelt's arch. In total the trip was about 36 hours, but it was one of the most amazing 36 hours of my life.
I hope some day I get to go back and explore some more--you could spend a lifetime enjoying Yellowstone! I have been so blessed during this visit; being with people you love is sometimes the best medicine.
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” --C. S. Lewis
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