Angela needed to get out of the desert and the only options were to backtrack or head north. Due to poor sleep we weren't able to get underway until late in the morning, which meant crossing the desert during the hottest times. We didn't have much trouble on this, however. She noted that it felt … Continue reading Fort Stockton to Carlsbad.
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A note about desert riding.
I'm still playing catch-up but making progress. For now, here's a bit of a PSA. I didn't include this in my last post and should have, as it also factors into the two posts that I'm about to make. Desert riding cannot be described as "safe." If you attempt it, you are never actually safe. … Continue reading A note about desert riding.
Spending the day in Fort Stockton
Angela was in no shape to ride on Friday so we booked the room for an extra night and she slept. I went for a ride, taking the ZR-7s. First stop: Pecos, and the West of Pecos Museum. The 50-odd mile ride up US 285 was hot and dry, but fast. The speed limit is … Continue reading Spending the day in Fort Stockton
Austin to Fort Stockton
Thursday, after checking out, we visited The Country Weaver and had lunch at Magnolia Grille South (as the sign says, "Sorry, we're open.") The kind women at the yarn shop gave us the suggestion to visit The Tinsmith's Wife in Comfort, which was not far off our planned route to Fort Stockton. We decided to … Continue reading Austin to Fort Stockton
La Grange and Austin
On Wednesday we left Houston and headed for Austin, going by way of La Grange (yes, the one from the ZZ Top song.) We made a rest stop there at a little coffee shop across from the courthouse (quite delightful; if you're ever in the area check out Latte on the Square.) I encountered an … Continue reading La Grange and Austin
Route change
As noted in her post, Angela is not well. The desert air isn't helping and she is in no shape for a desert crossing so we're going north instead. I'll do some catch-up updates here tonight.
Our trip thus far.
Dallas and Houston.
Making a quick update while getting lunch in Houston before hitting the road to Austin. We visited another friend in Dallas plus a yarn stores (and tried The Woolie Ewe, which looked clearly out of business) then headed to Houston, dodging rain along the way, to visit a very dear friend who proved to be … Continue reading Dallas and Houston.
Dallas.
Today was riding to Dallas, Texas, and meeting with a friend. Angela wanted to visit some yarn stores but they were closed. A badly needed day of less riding, even if it saw our first use of our rain gear. On an equipment note, this little gadget has been great for ensuring my mobile stays … Continue reading Dallas.
Tulsa!
Met a friend in Tulsa and had a wonderful afternoon. I truly wish we could have stayed longer (another time!) We took a bit of a road less traveled to McAlester, OK, staying east to avoid storms. There was a tense moment on OK RT 72 just north of Council Hill while clocking 55 in … Continue reading Tulsa!
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