Leaving Sierra Blanca in the morning and arriving just East of El Paso, Kevin and crew traveled about 85 miles on Thursday. Friday morning they will pass through El Paso and cross over into New Mexico! Just a hair over 14 days in Texas is a long, LONG time!
Yesterday the riders got a reprieve from Mother Nature with light winds working with them rather than against them for the first time in days. A very cold start gradually evened out to a comfortable 65 degrees. Probably the greatest challenge came from the roads.
At one point the maps directed them to get off their bikes and walk across a 4-lane highway. They actually had to jockey for position on I-10 when there were no service roads paralleling the highway.
During the day they passed cotton fields getting ready for harvest and many Pecan orchards.
Trains, a constant throughout their time in Texas, kept them company.
Another constant is the support of Jim and Jeff. Thanks guys!
Looking forward to Friday and New Mexico! Kevin and Emi have now pedaled over 3,000 miles. Three states left - New Mexico, Arizona and California - for the final 1,000 miles.
Can you imagine? Amazing...
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Another one down 3 to go, you two are certainly amazing
Now you're in my old turf....stop by the Camino Real in Juarez and see if they remember Roberto.... tell them I'm still sorry, it was really an accident...then there's Maria..no, better forget that one...Please give a tip of the hat to The Land of Enchantment for me...wasted days & wasted nights....XOXO, Waterdog123
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