We started the day fishing in Yellowstone Lake. Caleb had a great time. Hooked a fish but lost it before getting it to shore (in Yellowstone you have to use barbless hooks).
Once back at the camp site Caleb, Isla and Joel went on a bike ride and returned the bear spray.
Thoughts on the rodeo:
- Isla: It was so fun. They called kids under 12 down to try to catch a bandana off two calf’s tails and I did that. (She really did not like the calf roping and tying up their legs).
- Caleb: My favourite part was the bronco riding. I did not like the calf tying thing – the poor things!
- Tracy: It was a really good experience – It was beautiful that the MC opened the night with a real heartfelt prayer. I’m happy that the kids got to see the American pride in God and Country. The kids don’t ever see that kind of thing in Canada – there is no prayer and message of salvation before, during and after public events. I really liked the barrel racing. Watching the bull riding and bronco riding is very conflicting – I’m really rooting for the rider to do well, have fun and not get hurt but at the same time I think he is crazy for doing it in the first place. There was kid bull riding – I did not like that at all. I understand that the kids want to do it and it is part of their family traditions but to put their little bodies through that trauma (if it goes perfectly) or the potential fall/trampling is beyond me. I like the pride and the family vibe of the whole event. During the rodeo, it started to rain and got super duper windy – the thought did cross my mind that we better not end up in a news story about a freak tornado ripping through Cody Rodeo.
- Joel: It was surprisingly windy but I loved the horses that were so happy to be there.