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HELLO!

Welcome back. Seven years after my first ride across the United States, I am doing it again.

This blog will document my trek.

Day 22 - Marathon (0 miles)

Unexpected change in plans today. A trip to Big Bend National Park was on the agenda, but high winds derailed the activity. Winds between 20 - 30 mph with gusts of 55 mph made travel, even by car, impossible. As a result, the group is staying in the Marathon Community Center waiting for the winds to subside. At least we are not riding our bikes today.

Sunrise in a windstorm

Breaking down the campground

Even walking is difficult

Tents flattened to prevent damage

Marathon Community Center, tonight’s sleeping location

The Gage Hotel in Marathon

Lobby in Gage Hotel

Hidden gem: Found a market with fresh chorizo, sweet potatoe empanada, cherry jubilee cookie, and a Mama’s Little Yella Pils….out of the wind and I finished my book.

Day 21 - Marfa to Marathon (57.4 miles)