Yellowstone

I forget who got us the bottle of Manny Being Merlot, and I have no idea how it tastes, but rest assured that the label is awesome.

Day 34

We wake to snow & 32 degree temperatures. We are advised at the entrance to Yellowstone that 2 of the major roads are closed due to ice & snow. The road to Old Faithful is open, so that becomes our goal. On our way we stop to see Buffalo, Elk, Deer and various small geysers.

We arrive at the parking lot to Old Faithful about 45 minutes before the scheduled eruption. Our anticipation builds, wondering if we are going to feel the earth shake under our feet. The ranger told us that there is a volcano under the ground covering more than 60% of the park. We are standing over it. The eruption of steam & water happens with a wimper. It shoots up about 40 feet without noise or vibration. A big disappointment. Summer crowds must be unbearable here.

We exit the park in the afternoon to catch some of the game in which the Red Sox clinch the first series. We hold of on uncorking the "Manny being Merlot" wine.