Tuesday, Jan 14.  This adventure involves hopefully sighting a few wolves in the dead of winter at Yellowstone National Park. We are here for three full days. We’ll certainly see other animals and be able to marvel at the gorgeous vistas within Yellowstone. The story of wolves here is a fascinating one. (I’ve done the reading.)

Early departure from John Wayne Airport.  Landed in Bozeman, greeted by quiet snow.  Beautiful airport.  Nice shops.  Sister Nat and Jim arrived.  No theatrics in our flights.  Marvelous.

Bus trip to Yellowstone Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel.  Very talkative driver (Jeff), who was a native of Pennsylvania until he happened by Yellowstone four years ago and fell in love with the place.  Saw mule deer and elk.  Check-in was slow, but in truth they had a lot to give us.  Vouchers, discount vouchers, gift certificate, bus token.  Oh, and room key.  Excellent room.  The hotel has plenty of old photos and a large wooden map of the USA.  I’ve got a lot to look at.

Dinner was fine, though we had to rush it to attend the introductory briefing.  Leader was brief.  There are 13 of us.  Tomorrow begins at 6:15.  Should be interesting.  Baby, it’ll be cold outside.