Chasing the Sky
We’ve just arrived at the first “base camp”, which is an apartment set amid the Teton Mountain range in Teton Village, a ski and sports resort near Jackson in Wyoming. Travel has strange contrasts, the overwhelming sense of wanting to get somewhere very quickly with modern transport but also knowing full well that it’s not the most natural thing to put your body through. It’s been exhausting but exciting too. 
We touched down in Salt Lake City on Sunday night and stayed at a central hotel before picking up the RV(motor home) in the morning on Monday. I sensed that once we got on the road there was a tangible relief and exhilaration that came from finally seeing glimpses of what we’d been expecting, a stunning transition of contrasts in the landscape, deep russet rocks in Southern Wyoming gradually becoming vibrant greens of Plains and pines as we headed north into the mountains(Jackson altitude 6500ft). I’d had a niggling doubt in the back of my mind that I might not feel a connection to this new experience but my fears were soon cast aside. I couldn’t help but imagine Moran’s journey meandering on horseback with stage coaches, the incredible expanse of these vistas sparked my imagination, imbuing romantic notions of the past and despite faster modern travel, these vast open spaces still feel like a place where unfettered freedom reigns.
There should be some photos from leg of the trip on the blog tomorrow and more from the Tetons.
A beautifully written post – I can’t wait to see some of those photos. Keep snapping!
Thanks Suzanne, had a good nights sleep and ready for the day ahead, I’m really pleased you’re enjoying the blog, it’s great for me to try and sum up the experiences in as many ways as possible, I think reading back the blog will be very helpful when I start the body of work.
Enjoy yourself–sounds fantastic, love Mum and Dadxxxxxxxxxx
Also, Auntie Do, Linda xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Don’t eat too many hot-dogs!!!!!
Glad you’re finally there, James. The whole RV thing is absolutely fantastic, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy the freedom it brings.
Jim, loving your diary so far. Takes me back to my trip to outback Australia, a new & exciting environment to wander and investigate. Lucky you! Really interesting and facinating stuff. xxx
Thrilled your following Sarah! Thanks for the comments.Wifi is patchy from here on in so might be a while before I can update, will do my best though.
Wish I was with you guys, it sounds brilliant.
Wish you were here too fella! Hopefully a lot more to come with Yellowstone phase.
you must be loving it. Blog is top by the way. Chin x