COMING DOWN

On Wed. morning we awoke with the first light, had tea and breakfast and began packing up for the hike back to Jenny Lake. Our bodies were sore from the previous 2 days of hiking and our feet had developed some uncomfortable blisters. But it was nothing that a lot of stretching and mole skin couldn't handle. On our way down the trail was empty of all other people. Then around half way we began encountering many day hikers who wanted to know what our experience was like. As we closed in on our 7 mile hike the crowds around Inspirational Point became almost overwhelming. And everyone noticed us, the exhausted couple with overnight packs emerging from the mountain's canyon. Once back at the car we breathed a sigh of relief as we took off our packs. From there we drove to Brenna's house to help her pack boxes for their move and stucco the walls. In the afternoon we returned to Shoguns Sushi and refueled on veggie oil. That evening we ate mexican food for dinner and stayed up late talking with Brenna, Ed, and several of their Jackson friends.