Half the Fun Isn't Getting Here

But we're happy to be in Kerrville TX.
Taking a more direct route than ACA mapped may have been safer, but not easy. Seventy two miles, 3700 climbing feet, chip and seal roads, and 30 mph gusty headwinds made it an interesting ride. Greener terrain and more springlike air helped, though.
Many ranches, of course, but most are for sale. The Wild West appears to be contracted to real estate brokers.
We are the grateful recipients of the hospitality of Mike and Barb Toth, who have homes
here and in Michigan.
I was thrilled to use a real washing machine and spend the evening watching Texan birds, antelope and deer from a kitchen chair vantage point rather than a bicycle seat.

Food fare is transitioning from tacos and chalupas to Texan-style barbecue.
Stopped at a real bicycle shop, got the tandem checked out and all is okay.