So Happy

Those two words say it all. We are so happy to be here in this beautiful place, parked next to our friends, with no particular place to go but lots of fun stuff to see and do for the next month.

Ahhhhh!

We wrapped up our over-the-road marathon with a very short and easy drive north to Island Park. Our five-mile trip off the highway led us to Red Rock Campground and RV Park, where we were greeted at the gate by Gordon and Juanita. It's been nearly a year since we've seen these two special friends, and we are so happy to see them again. The talking and laughing commenced immediately. We have lots of catching up to do!

Of course, once the four of us get going, few things can stop us. We did take a break to get the moose set up. The lively conversation resumed over a bottle of wine at Gordon and Juanita's. I was stopped in mid-sentence by a rainbow to beat all rainbows. All four of us were out of the house in a flash with cameras in hand. I'll post pictures later, but they won't do it justice. Let's just say Mother Nature gave us a spectacular welcome to this very special place.

More conversation and laughter as Gordon and Juanita prepared a hearty meal for two weary travelers. Over chili, salad and delicious bread that nearly took my breath away, we shared tales of people seen and places ventured. Before dessert, we wandered around the park a bit to take in the sunset, meet a few folks and get our first peek at the wildlife around here. Over Juanita's yummy blackberry crisp we brought the first of a month's worth of daily conversations to a close. We are so happy to be with them.

As we settle in for our first night surrounded by peace and quiet, even the cats seem happy. They're no longer manifesting the stress of several days of travel. And, neither are we.