Mileage - 39.8; Total Mileage - 189.3 miles
We had about 1 1/2 miles from camp before our big climb of the day. That first hill took everything out of my legs. The last 1/4 mile cranked up and I just walked it. It was too hard on cold legs, and it wasn't worth blowing my wad for the day!
The first 10 miles today traveled some of the same roads we were on the first day. We went back through Winchester again. The Depot was open so we stopped in for a quick break and snacks before pushing on. The rest of the morning was spent on mostly quiet backroads to La Grange.
Somewhere before La Grange we came down a hill and there was a large turtle in the middle of the road. Dave turned around to move him over to the side of the road so he didn't get squished. Reba and I rode forward a little and found a wild turkey just standing on the yellow line. Reba had to get off her bike and walk towards it to get him to move. Then he started running for the field. Not sure what he was thinking!
We ate lunch in La Grange at the Back Porch BBQ. It was a nice break but was about 2pm by the time we left. It was time to get ro camp at Oak Thicket Park on Lake Fayette.
The going was slow because the clouds cleared and it was a hot afternoon. At one point my phone said it was 89 degrees with a "feels like" of 95. Not sure what the official high was today but it was mich warmer than we have been used to this spring.
The campground is a lake that was built for a large power plant. It is run by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA). It only has 20 sites but it has been nice and quiet. Which is good, because all of us are tired and will enjoy a quiet night.
Here are some pictures from today:
The lake at Buescher State Park is very low. They don't allow swimming now but the canoes were ready!
The day started out cloudy and fairly cool. Dave and Reba riding strong.
Huge oak tree in a field of Indian Blankets.
Fayette County courthouse in La Grange. Texas county seats have some beautiful courthouses!
We saw a bighorn sheep in a pasture this afternoon hanging out with his donkey buddy.
Beautiful blue sky this afternoon when it got hot.
Tomorrow is the last day for this tour and I'm already thinking about the next trip. It will be a short day of about 30 miles so we should beat the worst of the heat tomorrow if we get lucky!
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