El Paso to Fort Hancock Texas 53 miles, and 956 miles from the Pacific. Another great day to be on the bicycle. Good energy to after a rest in El Paso. El Paso was a nice town to visit. Leaving Town there was a nice bike lane and a wide shoulder. People were courteous and kind. I rode with the Mexican border on my right and pecan orchards to the left. Some beautiful ranch homes surrounded by green alfalfa fields next to dilapidated houses with no water rights . I find A large tree, the only shade and 50 miles to take a lunch break and a respite from the intense Texas sun. I start to set up camp in the community park when a bunch of boys playing basketball came over and started talking. They had never set up a tent before so I let them have at it. Nice kids. I hope you had a chance to meet nice folks today. Cheers, Freebird