Greetings from Old Faithful. Jim and I are all checked in and settled. We spent last Wednesday night in Gardiner, MT, checked in with personnel Thursday morning, and then on to Mammoth Hot Springs for orientation. I stayed 2 nights in MHS for training and Jim went on to OF for his training.
It was just like back in college - a dorm room with 3 other women and a bathroom down the hall. We had snow flurries on Friday. Like the locals say - they have 2 seasons here - winter & July. So many of the roads and campgrounds are still closed due to snow. They delivered me to OF on Saturday afternoon where Jim and I met up - arranged the room, ate at the employee dining room then he had to report for work. The employee dining room food is really good so don't suspect Jim or I will slim down too much. Working with people from all over the world.  Jim teamed up with 4 Russians and communications have been challenging but fun - they just smile a lot and do their jobs.
I saw a mama grizzly with 2 cubs on the way down to OF on Saturday but unfortunately was without the camera. What a sight!!! Still can't believe we're here in this beautiful country. I start my first full day tomorrow but we have the weekend off so will do lots of exploring and will add an update. 
We'll keep in touch
Ann & Jim