So far in this trip we ask about gravity direction, (up or down), wind direction, (front or back) and temps, (mostly how cold in the morning Rain? Not a worry. Really hot temps, not in a while. Today's forecast? Cool in the am, wind in the rear and gravity, sloping downwards. A good day.
There was so little traffic. There were also No Services for the 55 miles from Marathon to Sanderson. Didn't really need any. It was a quiet ride. So vast, so wide open and so quiet.
I had mentioned earlier that we haven't seen much in the nature of rivers, creeks, well in general, no water. We were approaching a bridge, nothing unusual, many of those over the ravines, washes, etc. yet this bridge came accompanied with a sign. Could it be a river? No, not even close. A gully named Dry Creek. Talk about basic, no imagination. Just Dry Creek. Oh well.
There are ranches in the area. One sign on the highway named the ranch and noted the drive to the ranch house was 18 miles. Quite a driveway.
In a motel tonight. I think the next several nights are camping. I think heat will be more of an issue as we approach Del Rio, another border town and rain has even been mentioned for Austin in a few days. The heat is coming and I don't wish drought on anyone, but just a few more dry days. Would be nice. Gravity? We were at 8,000 ft at Emory Pass and are now down to 3000 or so feet. Still have the overall direction of down to Florida, but...there is something called the Texas Hill Country coming up, so we'll see.
Pictures are a little slow in downloading today, so I will add them later. The one showing here: we have been warned about this being rattlesnake country. Sticks should not look so much like snakes! A a quick glance? Not good for the heart.
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