Monday, July 13, 2015

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

We have come to Jackson Hole, Wyoming at the invitation of our wonderful and generous (practically) family Kiki and Grandma Lulu! We are just thrilled to be here and to have this adventure with them! 
The plane ride over was very special-what a treat to not have to go through security and big crowds at the airport. Then we arrived at our exclusive resort in our enormous home and were really wowed! It is humongous, sumptuously decorated and very comfortable. Right now we are lounging on the couches in the living room and are looking out at the Teton mountains through the floor to ceiling glass windows at the back of the house! We are going to be so spoiled after a vacation here...

Our first full day here was also amazing! We took a hot air balloon ride over Jackson Valley. We had a very early start and watched them blow up our balloon and a few others. Each basket has propane tanks that heat up the air (about 200 degrees at the top of the  balloon and causes the lift that takes you up in the air. It was so peaceful, especially since we had an unusually calm winds today. The views were spectacular! We saw the Teton mountains, Snake River, several towns, a herd of elk and lots of cattle. A very memorable experience!
We spent the rest of the day's enjoying the house and the pool at the resort a little ways up the road. Very fun and relaxing!