Wednesday/Humpday

Hey there,

I have just arrived back to the ranch, after spending a few days in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. What a beautiful part of the world this is, especially with the fall colors! The yellow aspens, red maple trees, and golden leaves backdropped on green hillsides or mountain slopes are a sight to behold.

We spent a day on a fly-fishing float/rapid trip down the Salt River. We chose it over the Snake, as our guides said the fishing was better there this time of year. Plus, we had the river to ourselves as it was the last week for the season. I caught the first fish, however Justine caught 10-12 fish as she has had a lifetime of experience fly fishing with her dad while growning up. I learned a lot about the sport, and had a blast doing it. We camped out in their brand new 32 ft camper, state of the art, sleeps 10 (there were only 4 of us) in Jackson Hole.

The teaching aspect of my life is going well. I am using a virtual curriculum, and try to have "school" in the morning until around 1-2pm. Then, we always have a field trip of some sort. We will go trail riding on the horses, take hikes on the 5 mile property, go into town (which is 30 miles away), or do some quilting on the permanent stand which takes up part of the living quarters. This Friday we are going to a relatives farm to harvest the russet potatoes (Idahos best) followed by a heavy duty grocery shopping. We have also been invited by a neighbor (5 miles away) haha... to join her while she does her canning.

Well, it has been a long day, and I have had a cold and runny nose for a few days, so I'll be heading off to bed. I hope to write again this weekend and send along some pictures. Until then, good night:-))