David: Texas is big. An old saying. With Texas being so big - it is 1/3 of the length of Chris ride - there is a lot of variety of people and landscapes. Which we are enjoying a lot.
We spent time at Yuega Creek Park. There is a beautiful lake that was created by the Army Corp of Engineers for other reasons, with the side effect of 4 recreational areas.
On our biking through the Park I noticed cactus, maybe the first I’ve seen on the trip.
A herd of deer came out to graze at dusk, coming to within 15 yards of the line of campers at the edge of the field, then hanging around for a sunset shot!
Texas is going to get hot, but we found ourselves needing to bundle up by mid-afternoon.
We worry a lot about bike tires going flat. Cars can also pick up metal. Sigh
I’m not sure how all the seasons in Texas align with what I’m used to in the ‘Mid-West, but let’s go ahead and call this a field of Spring flowers. Parts of the Texas landscape seem unfamiliar, but the last two days have included smaller farms and “regular” houses that remind me of farms in Virginia and Pennsylvania.
From time to time the camping sites we get are described as “primitive.” This was our first actual outhouse!
We often stop at the libraries we see along to way to meet the staff and make connections. This sign in the Public Library in New Waverly speaks to the valuable function all libraries play in the lives of individuals and communities. This is why Chris is riding, and why we invite your support of the Marcellus Library through this ride.
Outside of Shepard, Texas I saw this gathering of cars. Once a month the Food Bank of Houston comes to Shepard. The staff person said the numbers of people needing help will rise dramatically now that the extra support for food benefits during COVID has ended.
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