Good Early Evening All,

Today started off with a drive to West Thumb Geyser Basin.  It was a very pretty drive indeed!

When we arrived we saw a sign that there would be a ranger “talk” at 11:00 am that would take “the interested” on a 1 hour and 15 minute hike around the geysers and mud pots.  So off we went!

We learned a lot on this Ranger tour.  It turns out that out of about 16 or so “interested” that Gary and I were the only two who had ever been to Yellowstone.  Ranger Jon discussed a myriad of topics including the caldera (the top of the volcano within Yellowstone National Park).  Should the volcano erupt—anyone living in the United States will cease to exist unless they get to the southern hemisphere.  Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado would be under a meter of ash. 

Fishing Cone--years ago people would fish from shore then dip their fish in the cone to cook the fish.  This activity is now prohibited!  

We are having dinner at the Lake Hotel tonight.  The place is gorgeous.  Let’s see how the place has changed (last time I was there was 31 years ago!).  I’ll post those photos tomorrow.

Hope this finds you all well,

Cheers and Love,

Ellie and Gary

ps.  I am experiencing issues with my uploaded photos having lilac and teal hues.  Please ignore and imagine the photos with no Easter egg hues!