To The Grand Tetons (day 11)

Another day, another mountain pass to cross. And once again, we did the drive in 29 degrees and snow flurries.

This time we crossed the Continental Divide. There are few jobs I would want more than to be a roadwork flagman at 9600 feet in the snow - but there they were, stopping traffic on the road while they rebuilt the road from wintertime damage. The dirt road coated the front of the T@B with mud, never mind the van.

We’re now in Grand Teton National Park. The campgrounds here are huge, and we had to decide between parking chock-a-block in the “RV park” section or in the more rustic campground. The difference? The RV park has hook-ups (including electric) but costs a steep $50/night. No hook-ups = $19 a night.

So, we jumped out of the car into the rain and walked all through the two campgrounds. Wanting something a bit more private (and wanting to save nearly $100 over three nights), we skipped hook-ups.



Walking through the RV park did serve another useful purpose; we spotted another T@B. This one is owned by Sue and Rich, a couple we met at a T@B rally in Connecticut back when we were deciding what trailer to buy.

Of all the cars and campers I've researched, Sue was the most positive vehicle owner I've ever met. "You won't regret buying it - it's so much fun!" she said about the T@B. They’re taking a several month-long trip - far more adventurous than us spending a mere five weeks in a 15 foot trailer with no bathroom. We caught up with them through a combination of high-tech (email) and no-tech (leaving notes on our trailer doors) and chatted for a while - a pleasant crossing of paths.

Once again, the weather is changing frequently, and clouds obscure the high peaks.



Dinner was surprisingly good Mexican (fresh ingredients, not Taco Bell) at the park’s concession stand. No new ribs or pie today, so we've been rationing the full pie we bought a few days ago.

Tom