2017 10-11 Brackettville to Camp Wood (51 miles)

We left Fort Clark at first light.  As we cycled through the property, we saw several groups of deer.  Now we see why this place is a hunting haven.  These are beautiful animals.

Today would have been rated fantastic if not for the rough Texas roads.  The road surface changed whenever we crossed a county line.  The best county was the one we ended our ride in, but that was only the last 4 miles.  Maybe tomorrow we will be treated to more of those smooth low rolling resistance roads.  It makes a tremendous difference as to how much energy is needed to move the bike forward.  Car tires on the rougher roads make it sound like a jet plane is passing by.

The scenery started to change yesterday, and today the new look lasted the entire day.  Trees and green grass made things a lot more pleasant.  The rolling terrain made the day go by quickly, as variety is good for the mind.  We did gain in elevation today, but it did not seem difficult.  Again, because of the pleasant scenery  There were a lot of Texas ranches along this stretch of the route.  They were enclosed in 7 foot high fences, and it was noted that these ranches raise deer for stocking local hunts.  Early in the ride, we spotted a coyote that was trapped on the rode, either side enclosed in these high fences.  The pour animal kept running before us, from one side of the road to the other trying to find a way through the fence.  Eventually he escaped the road through a ranch’s entry gate.  He must have been exhausted.

The place we are staying, Three Sisters Campground, is very nice.  Plush grassy areas for our tents, nice showers, and a covered open sided recreation area, complete with kitchen, electricity and WiFi.  But No cell service for any one with Version.  ATT seems to rule this deserted part of Texas.

A personal note to my wife:  Wish I could call you but will as soon as I can.  Miss you! J

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