Day 25 + 26: Beautiful Jackson Hole in Wyoming

Jackson Hole is a place for artistic inspiration: the winding mountain roads, gorgeous scenery, and sparkling stars at night were so rejuvenating. Perhaps the beauty and serenity of the nature around us enabled us to give such a great performance tonight!

During the drive to Jackson Hole from the airport in Idaho, Martine (a violist and great friend of mine) and I listened to soundtracks from Miyazaki films such as Spirited Away while enjoying the view of the Snake River, the green mountains, and grassy fields.

The Sixth Stop of the Spirited Away Soundtrack fits perfectly with the view: You can just imagine yourself paddling calmly in a kayak on a beautiful river of a valley.

The town of Jackson Hole is extremely eclectic in its quaint and cozy way. A little art gallery filled with landscape paintings sits across from a crowded Starbucks. Tourists pose under a gate made up of moose antlers. The famous Million Dollar Cowboy Bar is, as always, crowded with people.

In addition, all 120 of us went on a hike in the morning to a National Park. We walked along several cozy beaches, gaped at roaring waterfalls and rapids, and jogged across rocky terrain while gazing at the great alpines.

Rock Skipping at a Beach

All of us felt so great after the concert today! Though small, the concert hall had great acoustics, and our music filled up the room with a soaring spirit that touched not only the hearts of audience members but also our own.

We will miss Wyoming! But next stop: California!