Summer 2009 found us taking a cross-country roadtrip, with a few weeks spent exploring the Rockies with Joern's folks. Part of our journey took us through Wyoming & Yellowstone Country. At some moment previous to our jaunt through Wyoming, we had a moment of revelation about the state of our hearts. It was actually in the region of Meeker, Colorado. A sense of "We could live here" crossed our souls. We had never considered such a concept, and it took us a bit off guard. All the more, this sense travelled with us, and struck again when going through the Absaroka & Wind River Ranges of Wyoming. So intense was this, that it became a matter of extensive, & heated, prayer. Followed by extensive, & exciting, web-searches while back in Afgh. for properties in Wyoming.
Prior to our return Stateside in November, we had arranged for tours of houses/properties in the vacinities of Dubois & Cody, Wyoming. Both Joern & I had our personal preferences at the time, but wanted to NOT make this our own doing, but something that was of God. After touring some 20 houses, feeling so-so about them all, we visited this cabin in Wapiti. Along the drive out, our excitement climbed --- one awe-inspiring view after another --- We arrived at this little corner of Creation, and had a bravado in our souls, a sensation of "This is it!". Somehow, it became it. And by God's mercy, we find ourselves in the heart of what locals call "God's Country". Truly, it's beauty warms the heart & stirs the soul!
Welcome to Aerie Lodge
View over the porch looking North across Wapiti Valley
Behind is Table Mountain, elev 8,900'The neighborhood consists of mostly seasonal cabins-- the funny thing is, that when one wakes up, one's never quite sure what season will be on the doorstep.
Southward view through Cody's Country towards Green MountainTo the west lies the source of the Shoshone River in the upper climes of the Absaroka, and the Gateway to Yellowstone Country.
Westward view in Cody's CountryIf you'd like to see more photos of the area, check out our photos at: http://picasaweb.google.com/105421167202405691760/Wapiti#
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