Okay. We are back on the grind. But before we ground today, we took it very easy!
Our camp takedown took about 2.5 hours as we enjoyed a slow wake up and breakfast.
A short 5 mile ride took us into Camp Wood where we met Helen, the support van driver from Washington state who was doing the souther tier route with her husband and his friend. What a great way to travel! She drives all of their heavy supplies and camping gear ahead while they do the biking. Any volunteers out there to drive a support van for Ryan and I? 😉
We had a great time leaving the tiny town, stopping to see the mohair jacket and coat shop run by the legendary mohair designer, Dolores. We also split a pint of ice cream, a huge dried sausage, and each had our own packet of ramen before busting out the rest of the day riding in the hot sun.
53 miles was a lot on legs so sore from the hills yesterday, and the poorly paved country roads left my behind more than a little sore. Our destination, Bracketville, made it all worth it though. We met a SUPER nice and interesting Catholic priest, Father James, who is letting us camp in their Sunday school room for the night. We also split three Subway foot longs, you’re very welcome, sore legs! Enjoy the extra fuel and please please use it for muscles to make this journey easier! 😂
We rode into Camp Wood and took a left on Highway 55. That took us 20 miles to County Road (or farm road?) 334 all the way into Bracketville.
There and Back Again 