Day 25. Day 6 Texas. Sanderson to Langtry TX

61 miles. It was rolling, rolling hills today. We had an early start because we were expecting headwinds later in the afternoon. The profile showed a general loss in elevation but due to the wind the last 15 miles were tough. Combination of headwind making us pedal hard downhill and changing counties…therefore new road conditions. Rough and bumpy. Lots of semi-truck traffic today as well

Waking up this morning, my hair was pretty curly. We crossed the line from dry western climate to midwestern humidity. We saw the last of the West Texas mountains yesterday. Today we could see forever but it had that hazy humidity on the horizon. The terrain looked the same in every direction! I was remembering that humid feeling from the North Carolina beach.

Border Patrol. They are busy, busy in this part of Texas. We have seen them cruising the highways everyday. Pickups, suv’s, horse trailers with horses, helicopters and today they were driving a gravel road that parallels the highway pulling big tires in groups of 3 chained to their bumper. Apparently to drag the road clean and check for footprints later. Sophisticated and unsophisticated! It all works I guess

Hunting. We came across ranches with really high fences. Apparently there is exotic animal hunting in this area. We also saw hunting stands very close to the highway.

Arrived in Langtry A very, very small town. It has what looks like a nice botanical museum but, it was closed. We could use the bathroom, get water and some wifi. They allow camping at the community center. Just as we were headed there, an older gentleman in a pickup pulled up and offered his carport to camp and toilets and a shower. We jumped on this. His name is Ray, he’s 77. Retired history teacher, high school football coach. Recovered heavy drinker, trouble maker and now….preacher😊. He’s lived in Texas all his life and has this little country getaway house in Langtry. He’s actually from Leakey. A town we will eventually go through after Del Rio. His wife doesn’t come to his getaway very often…so you can imagine. Glad to have that shower and toilet though!!