Busy Traveler

First Look at the Grand Tetons, September 2011

I’ve always been fascinated by photos of the Tetons. Something about their jaggedness and the glaciers makes them different from the southern Rockies. So, for my birthday this year, I got to see them up close! The first day we took an aerial tram to the top of a ski mountain (10,400 ft).

  

We could see Jackson Hole (the valley) even with the haze from forest fires.

We were almost even with the Teton peaks. They were as magnificent as I imagined.

We hiked along the ski trails and access roads along the crest. Opposite Jackson Hole we could see a high valley among the mountains.

 

There are several glaciers on the peaks and Steve headed uphill to get a closer look.

Great first day!

 

Driving Southern Idaho, September 2011

We flew into Boise and drove across the southern part of the state. Lots of potato fields…what a surprise! There are beautiful areas in Idaho, but there is a lot of nothing:

Between Hell’s Half Acre:

And God’s Country:

 

This is Swan Valley, truly one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.

I’m ready to learn fly fishing! I’ll pretend I’m standing between Robert Redford and Brad Pit in “A River Runs Through It”.

 

Vince Young Steakhouse, Austin, TX

We've wanted to check this place out, but it's super expensive. So, to celebrate our anniversary (and the start of the football season) we decided to splurge.

The decor is very interesting, contrasting a dark, clubby atmosphere with UT bling.

We had superb steaks, outstanding sides, and a Mt. Veeder cab that I liked a lot, but Steve wasn't so enthusiastic about. Guess that's why I drank most of it!

Our waiter brought us a fabulous dessert on the house.

All in all, a great indulgence!

Can we get eight friends interested in booking the Room of Ten?

We have to agree to spend $1000. That's only $100 each. Easy to do in this place!

Vince Young Steakhouse
301 San Jacinto
Austin, TX