Monterey-Seventeen Mile Drive

 We drove along the coast yesterday on the 17 Mile Drive. We had another beautiful day---viewing nature and multi-million dollar homes.

 

Whale Watching on Monterey Bay

    

 We went whale watching yesterday and it was fabulous! We saw an incredible number of whales--humpbacks and orcas. There are hundreds of whales in the bay which is unusual for this time of year. The anchovies are abundant so the whales are sticking around to eat. Good for us! 

Monterey Bay Aquarium

We had a beautiful day at the aquarium. 

 
 
 

Santa Cruz/ Monterey KOA

On the steps of our free KOA cabin.

Tess got kicked off the Boardwalk.

I won 7 free nights at a KOA deluxe cabin and we decided to use them this week. We went to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk today. We couldn't believe all the gulls and pelicans on the beach and in the water--there were also a lot of seals. The weather was beautiful and we had a very nice day.

 
 

Home

On the Snake River

Snake River near our campground

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Snake River in Twin Falls, Idaho

We got home around 3:30 today and we are exhausted. For the first time ever, we did not completely unload the trailer. Tomorrow is another day. Here are a few last pictures that I had trouble uploading from the road. We ended our trip as we began it--having dinner with Gary's brother Larry, his daughter, Ashley and her boyfriend, Jason in Winnemucca.

We had a great time and we enjoyed sharing our pictures--thanks for checking them out. Until next time.

Jenny Lake--Grand Teton National Park

 On Friday, we hiked part way around Jenny Lake. It was a rather cool day--perfect for hiking. We started at the Visitor Center and went 2.5 miles to Hidden Falls. Then, we took a boat back to the Visitor's Center. We had a great time and took in some gorgeous views.

Float Trip on the Snake River

 

 
Today, we took a 13 mile scenic float trip on the Snake River. We saw eagles and other water fowl and had a very pleasant day. It rained a little but not enough to spoil the trip.

Jackson Hole, WY

 We are on the last leg of our trip and we are staying here for 5 nights.

Bear

 We are here in Jackson to see the Grand Tetons. It is so beautiful here but again, rainy. It rained most of the morning and a little in the afternoon. You have to look hard, but there is a bear in the picture above.