Van Horn- Fort Davis, TX Weds. 3/24 70 miles
Started today as the sun was rising- not much wind at first but then another 35 miles on I10 with strong tail winds. Two miles before exiting expressway, Patti had a flat accompanied by a perfect Patti quote to Katie and me. “hey is your tire going thump thump thump because mine is”. We all helped to change the flat- unfortunately we will never win the speedy flat changing contest. Made it to 44 mile mark for a delicious Linda Lunch and then Katie had a flat - her first of the trip.
We had turned south to head to Fort Davis,”the highest town in Texas” at 5050 feet. Heading south meant daunting cross winds as we started to climb. After 10 miles (and with 45 miles left to go) we bagged and took a sag ride. After 14 miles of 8 to 10 per cent grade up hills (in the sag)we came upon Mike and Alayne powering up those hills at Univ . of Texas McDonald Observatory. We stopped to give them water and Mike cheer leaded us to get out of the sag and bike the last 14 miles. Sounded like a fine idea and it was! Wind had changed a bit and we had some lovely downhills. So the wind did not totally defeat us today.
Staying tonight at Davis Mountains State Park Indian Lodge. A beautiful park with adobe buildings, some built by the CCC, large, spacious rooms.There are javelinas in the park- hoping to see some tomorrow- mountain lions too say the Rangers. And we have a rest day here tomorrow-just when we think we can go no further- perfect timing.
Sag Wonder Woman #3 JoAnn from Pittsburgh. She had her work cut out for her today dealing with us--yes we want to sag, first we need to take some pictures, no we really want to ride more. She was gracious throughout it all
Deer in Texas look pretty lean. Had to look up javelinas - didn't know what you were talking about. Careful of those mt lions.
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