2017 10-19 Austin to Bastrop (38.9 miles)

You have probably been wondering what has been happening for the past three days.  The answer is absolutely nothing, at least to do with progressing along our journey.  These were layover days, a time to just do anything your little heart desired. The layover days are now over and it is time to leave the peace and beauty of the city of Austin behind and once again hit the roads of Texas for points east.

The ride was not eventful, there were no spectacular things to see or do, but it was none the less peaceful and enjoyable, in a simple sort of way.  The traffic was at times heavy, especially along highway 21, but the wide smooth shoulders offered safety and easy cycling.    At other times it was country roads at their best, with little to no traffic, open fields, tree lined and smooth, easy rolling.  This was a short day, but, all in all, a good way to end our long layover.

Bastrop is a very nice park.  The facilities are clean and the park is interestingly laid out - it has a nice relaxing feel.  This is one of many parks built in the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corp, established by President Roosevelt to give employment to American men while beautifying the country.  Its beauty has been preserved through the years and is a restful place to spend the remainder of the day and the evening.

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