Wyoming!

After being rained out from camping last Friday we stayed in Denver and hit the road on Saturday. That night we stayed with a Wartburg graduate and her family in Thermopolis, WY who took us to the famous Thermopolis hot springs (largest hot springs in North America, I think). It was great hospitality complete with a home cooked meal and then off to sit in the warm mineral waters.

We are at the Western Frontiers Ranch in the hills outside of Meeteetse, WY. Arriving Sunday afternoon we were immediately invited to a BBQ. After the BBQ Stephanie, Laura and Kelly went on to a rodeo in Cody, WY. One of the staff members here at WFR is in the running for 1st place in his division and he was riding last night. I opted for a hike through the river and into the hills behind our ranch. Returning from the hike, I was offered a ride through the countryside with another staff member. We saw much of the local wildlife coming down from the hills to feed on the alfalfa fields.

Today was filled with plenty of activity. We are getting ready for this weekend's rodeo by making horseshoe awards and stick horses for the youth competitions. S, L and K also worked on cleaning one of the bunk houses and preparing the day's meals while I ventured into Meeteetse to assist a third staff member running errands. It was here that I ended up catching a rattlesnake with my bare hands (a story for another time). Aside from the fact that there is an up and coming rodeo, we are at WFR during their "down time" from hosting their Discipleship Training School. I am learning about DTS as the week continues.

**NOTE: The staff here is from all over the country with a few from Canada as well. It will be difficult to leave here without picking up an accent, eh?

That's Wyoming for now... waiting to see a wolf! Jesse