Day 30. Part Two

Today's ride was rolling hills in Texas' Hill Country and only 55 miles which feels like a day off after biking 85 miles yesterday.
Beautiful wild flowers line the road way as we ride past ranch and cattle, it's really a beautiful part of Texas   We also had some visitors in camp! - Annie

 

 

Day 30 - 55 miles. Pedernales State Park

Today's ride was a roller coaster of hills!  They weren't too long or steep, but there sure were a lot of them. So even though the mileage wasn't too long, the day was tiring. We are staying at a state park with lots of grass and trees.  Tomorrow we will reach Austin. Yea!!! -Sue

Day 29 - 81.6 miles Fredericksburg TX

Today was a beautiful ride thru rolling country. The terrain was more like what we were used to at home, and we had fun with the up and down hills. Some were too steep and we had to walk,  but mainly it was a lot of fun. We also passed the halfway point of the trip in Kent. -Sue

 

 

 

Day 28 - 0 miles Lost Maples State Park

Today we took a day off and rode in the van. We were worn out, and I needed some down time to wash myself and my clothes. It turns out that was a good decision, partly because we had a horrendous thunderstorm last night with 3 inches of rain that flooded our tent. The ride was scheduled to be 91 miles with several steep climbs. So we rode in the van, manned the water stop, and dried everyone's gear. 

 

Day 27 - 76 miles. Brackettville TX

Today we did the whole ride. Yea!! It took us 9 hours, but we did it.  We are staying at a beautiful camping area at Fort Davis. We actually have green GRASS to camp on.  The most interesting sight today was the Amistad Reservoir.  We also saw a really big dead snake and more Border Patrol guys.  They are all over the place! - Sue

 

 

Day 26 - 76 miles

Today was really hard. Lots of hills and an afternoon headwind of about 20 mph gusting to 35  We didn't quite make it to camp, nor did several others.  The van picked us up about 6 miles out. With the wind, that would have taken us about two hours.  The scenery today was really dull too.  We got by for a while by listening to a book on tape.  Now it's almost 10 pm, and the damn wind is blowing the tent around like crazy. It is inescapable!

Day 25 - 55 miles. Sanderson TX

Today was another mostly downhill day with a tailwind, but not as spectacular as yesterday. We got to the RV park about 1:30, had a good lunch at a Mexican restaurant next door.  The campsite has one women's toilet and shower in the same room to serve all of our group and another bike group too.  It's hot, dusty, and windy.  Ugh.  I am not in the best mood.  - Sue

Today's 55 mile ride to Sanderson, TX, wasn't too bad.  Some minor uphill, some flat and slight decline made for an easy ride thru West Texas.  Passing thru these small towns that once thrived you see closed shops and businesses, and populations of 400 people.  It's beautiful country with struggling little towns.
Tomorrow we head to Comstock, an 81 mile ride. Early to bed tonight and off we go.  Annie