It was still dark when we walked into town to look for a restaurant for breakfast. As we walked into the Salmon River Coffee Shop, the owner took our temperature before entering. This seems to be the protocol for a lot places. Fortunately, we had no fever and we entered with the others that were already there. Bringing us our coffee and taking our order, we enjoyed watching everyone else as they entered.
The day was clear and the sun was trying to break through the clouds as we loaded up to drive to Jackson. One more night on the road.
Another beautiful day to see the sites. Driving south on Highway 28, we zoomed by this windmill with a water tank next to it with the words "Petticoat Junction". My mind flashed back to the early 60s when I use to sit in front of the family's console television and watch this tv show which was in black and white. Who remembers this sitcom? It was about the railroad that came through town and the going on at the rural Shady Rest Hotel. I have such fond memories of this show that ran September 1963 to April 1970.
About two hours later, we drove into Mud Lake, Idaho. Now this small town of "358" residents saw a lot of activity of people on August 21, 2017. Mud Lake became part of the "path of "totality" during the total solar eclipse.
Most of the towns in Idaho are small, but we noticed as we got closer to Jackson, Wyoming, the towns' population grew. A lot of people move to these towns in Idaho to be closer to the Tetons and Yellowstone and the cost of living is less than actually living in Jackson.
Two towns that were close to the Idaho and Wyoming border were Driggs, Idaho and Victor, Idaho. Driggs has a population of 1,876 and it is home to artists who paint and photograph the mountain views, streams and Teton River. Victor has a population of 1,731. Waiters and waitresses work in Jackson and live in these two towns. Victor was named after George Victor Sherwood, who was a dedicated mail carrier despite the threats of Indian attacks or raids.
Entering Jackson from eastern Idaho, the view was breathtaking. The Tetons lined the horizon. There were a few clouds but overall the there was some blue sky and it seemed like we could see forever across the valley.
It felt good to be back in Jackson. We checked into our favorite hotel, The Antler Inn. This hotel is over 50 years old and is very rustic looking. You feel like you have gone back in time. We enjoyed a good meal and listening to music before tucking ourselves in for a good night's sleep.
Tomorrow, driving to Loveland, Colorado.
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