I thought I would get another 30 or so miles west today. I made the decision to circumvent Austin and possibly visit a couple of Brother Bill Lipke's friends in Wimberly on Sunday. (Thanks Widge for the offer to hook me up with your friends in Austin... I didn't realize Wimberly and Austin were so close). Yesterday I laid over a day in LaGrange as it was supposed to rain all day. It didn't rain at all... until today when it rained all day. A couple of tire blowouts this morning had me looking for a nice bridge to jump off of. And Victor had done such a nice job yesterday talking me off the ledge (okay, a little drama for effect perhaps).
So fortunately today's route took me through two beautiful state parks (Buescher and Bastrop), with quiet, little traveled roads.
The town of Bastrop has a population of only 5540, but it is big box heaven. Makes Williston,VT look like a one horse town. And people were all about the big box stores today! I had to keep on my game as in Bastrop the route brought me two miles along the interstate highway (you can do that here).
Anyway, I'm safe and sound at the local RV park, and waiting for my clothes to come out of the dryer.
Thanks to all of you for keeping in touch with me... I ain't no Marlboro man.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
In Bastrop, TX. 30 miles from Austin
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I can't believe that you're skipping out on Austin!!
ReplyDeleteWhy are you coming home early?? Hmmm perhaps I will call you later. Happy biking!
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