Im Westen der USA ~ On the road again...
Im Westen der USA ~ On the road again...
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Day 8: Yellowstone NP, Canyon, Mammoth Hot Springs, Lamar Valley, and Grizzly

प्रकाशित: 13.05.2017

Today we took a slightly longer drive to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone NP. It was much colder today than yesterday, but we were amazed to see how much snow was still around the canyon. Unfortunately, most of the trails were still closed, so we could only take a few photos of the Lower Fall, but we couldn't do a short hike as planned. However, the canyon itself and the waterfall were still very impressive. There is also an Upper Fall, but we couldn't get there.

We then went to Mammoth Hot Springs. Hot springs have left behind huge deposits of limestone. Here too, we occasionally encountered the familiar smell. 😝

Since we had only seen a few Tatankas so far, we drove to Lamar Valley. This valley is known for its large number of animals. The drive there was well worth it. We saw countless Tatankas in several large herds. On the way back, we even had the luck of seeing a small herd of baby bison grazing right next to the road. We were happy! 😄 On the way back, the road suddenly became blocked. A tree had fallen and was blocking the road. A friendly ranger came to each car to report what had happened and how long it would take to clear the road. That would never happen in Germany! 😕 After a good half hour, we continued. A very clever driver, who had previously overtaken the entire line of waiting cars on the left and now blocked the left lane, received a stern warning from a ranger. I would have been interested to know how much the fine was. Back at Mammoth Hot Springs, there were 4 elk cows lying in front of the Visitor Center. It took me a while to realize that "Elk" means "Hirsch" and "Moose" means "Elch".

On the way back, Evi spotted a grizzly bear when a bunch of cars were already parked on the side of the road. She bravely got out of the car and started chasing the fleeing bear with her camera. Then she got back in the car and stopped again a little later. At that exact moment, the car coming towards us also stopped... and then there was a crash. A motorcyclist couldn't brake in time and crashed into the back of that vehicle. I only saw the motorcyclist being thrown strangely bent next to the car. I had a bad feeling about the motorcyclist. Of course, I went straight to him, he only had shoulder pain. After a brief examination: Maybe a broken collarbone. Otherwise, he felt extremely nauseous, but he wasn't seriously injured. We then continued to clear the road. My goodness, what a shock. 🤤 The bear was gone by then! Then we continued to the hotel. It actually started snowing. Temperatures just above 0°C. 😣

Now for the quiz resolution: After extensive research, it turns out to be... Tatanka-AA! The piles are lying around here in tons...

Congratulations Marlies! 🏆 You will receive something typical of the country, of course personally handed over...🥇

~C.

उत्तर (3)

Max
Wow, ein wirklich ereignisreicher Tag, mit vielen einmaligen Erlebnissen und wie immer tollen Fotos. Wir haben noch keinen Grizzly in freier Wildbahn gesehen, Respekt und Neid zugleich. Wahrscheinlich geht es vielen Deutschen mit Elk und Moose so. Bestimmt hat das damals jemand falsch überliefert, der noch weniger Ahnung von Tieren hat als ich. Uns klärte über das Mysterium 2013 eine Bedienung in Kanada in einem Restaurant auf, wo wir einen Elk-Burger orderten und ihr lang und breit erklärten, dass wir diesen doch auch mal in freier Wildbahn sehen wollten. Sie fing dann an, "ihr meint bestimmt Moose". Wir guckten uns verdaddert an. Mit Händen, Füßen und Geräuschen versuchte sie uns den Unterschied zu erklären, bis wir es endlich begriffen. Den Elk-Burger aß ich trotzdem, auch wenn es nur ein lapidarer Hirsch war.

Marlies
Wow,ick freu mir😊😊🤗! Mir hat ja auch gestern ein Vogel auf die Schulter gesch........😣. Hätte auch Lotto spielen sollen. Ihr hattet wieder tolle Erlebnisse. Grizzly, klasse , Unfall hätte nicht sein müssen. Aber: CARSTEN, immer im Einsatz und mit Evi an der Seite kann nichts schief gehen 🤕👍😙. Tschau, bis morgen. ( gibt's wieder was zu gewinnen???😆)

Eveline
Arme Marlies 😂 Aus dem hätte ich Burger gemacht, wenn wir schon mal beim Thema sind.😁 Hast du gar nicht erzählt, Max....Hirschiii. War gut?

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