March 24 2017. Austin Texas to Buescher State Park Texas 55 miles, 1698 miles from the Pacific. A nice day to be on a bike. I waited out a morning rain shower, then decided to ride when it wouldn’t go away. I made good time until afternoon when the route took me through Bastrop State Park. The climbs were so steep (17%) that I had to walk most of them. The payback was gorgeous views, peacefulness, and the smell of the beautiful pine forest. Just about when I was out of energy and water the down hill began. Sweeping turns and smooth roads all the way to the bottom of this plateau. Camp Happy is set up next to a pretty little lake. I hear the rumbling of thunder in the distance and smile at the unknown knowing everything will be just fine because it always is. I hope you got a chance to embrace the unknown today. Cheers
Freebird
Been following your journey again this year and I commend you for your strength and determination. I think you should write a book (or maybe a comedian), your writings are a great read. I’m hoping the weather gods are good to you the remainder of your trip. Seems like, other than the wind on a few days, you have had fairly good weather so far. Let’s pray the good weather continues. Proud of you man…….. Be safe and I’ll write you again later.