Sunday 25th May 2025. Jackson Hole Wyoming.

 Up ready for my departure  this morning. After breakfast I left my case at the hotel as I'll get it when I return from Brian's trip!! Shuttle took a few of us to the airport. Then off we took to Denver. I had a long wait there and walked around the gates when my gate changed. Got some mac and cheese and chatted to others heading to JH. Finally on board and a bigger plane this time. And then the storm came across which meant we had to wait on the tarmac until it passed. Rain and lightning delayed us for over an hour. 

Finally into Jackson Hole. Beautiful scenery with snow capped mountains and green paddocks. Brian had suggested the Smart Bus to get to my motel, but after an hour I figured it wasn't  coming so got an uber!! How easy is that. Even, from Turkey took me to the Kudar where I was welcomed by the owners. I have cute little, rustic hut. No cuppa facilities unfortunately and no breaky provided but close to everything as Brian had advised. I headed into town. The place was jumping as a free concert on. It reminds of a ski resort, flashy and mountains nearby. I decided on a burger and milk shake(more like a thickshake) I sat on the stool at the bar and chatted to the server.  Summer time is their busiest time but the place is buzzing year round.

Note the big arches  made of Elk horns. The elk actually  drop their horns, sort of like moulting so they are collected and made into arches.

Sleep in tomorrow and then I get picked up for a tour of the Grand Tetons. So far so good Brian, except for the non existent bus!!











Comments

  1. abroadabroad26 May 2025 at 06:56

    OMG! There’s no doubt you’re in the good ole USA. Don’t upset anyone, I’m sure they’re all carrying six shooters!. Why the name Jackson Hole? What is the hole?

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  2. Karyn 26 May 2025 at 15:23

    Those cowboy hats!! Even wooden sidewalks! I want a pic of this ubiquitous mac and cheese. And those elk arches! Most interesting Lorri-Anne😄😄

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  3. Anne Burrows1 June 2025 at 02:05

    Just had to jump through hoops to make a comment. Catching up with your days.
    Been there and the pile of elk horns is really impressive.

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