I wish I could remember how many nights we have spent in Texas. I have a tremendous appreciation for the state and its diversity. Today was like riding thru the Jersey Pine Barrens. Pine tree forests on both sides of the road. The terrain is now flat as a pancake and the roads are straight as an arrow for mile on end.
Not many photo ops today. We have been too cold to stop and even when we take a break, we keep moving around to maintain body heat. It finally warmed up around 3 this afternoon and we started peeling some of our layers.
Lots of dogs chased us today. We altered our route to stay off main roads but the drawback on the back roads is the dogs that chase us. Not too scary; we might be getting use to it but I admit I don’t enjoy having a dog charge me. Have to think about the trade off when we plan our route. Adventure cycling warns of lots of loose dogs in Louisianna, Swell!!
It was along day–our second longest this leg but good to get it out of the way. 89 miles didn’t feel too bad. Mostly a cross wind today. Sometimes a little assist and some times a little headwind. I am going to sleep well tonight. Good night.