Tuesday, March 17,, 2015

Met  a cyclist( Art)  from Cincinnati last night coming into Sierra Blanca. It is always good to compare notes on what we have done and plans for the future.  Art came up with some ideas about changing routes for a large part of Texas - it is also something that I was considering after talking with lots of others.  So I think I will go off route for a while and ride on the Interstate for several days.  Tried it today for my short day ( 32 miles).  It went well (except for the rain part).  The forecast is for more rain for a couple days more(at least). My rain gear has worked well so far, so I think it will be good.  Staying in Van Horn, Texas.  I got here early enough to go to the laundromat.  That started off poorly as the machine for dispensing soap ate my money without giving me any soap. A very nice woman and her daughter were doing their laundry.  They gave me some soap to use,  and on top of that they showed me how to use the dryer for free ( I recouped my lost 75 cent).  Planning the next few days.  I'm excited about the NCAA men's tourney.  All three Iowa teams are in the tournament as well as Wyoming.  And Wisconsin is seeded really high.  Looking forward to a good few weeks if I can get access to a TV once in a while.  Doing fine.  Til later.