Hello, louisiana

Forget the Alamo.

day 41, mile 1933.8, Mauriceville, TX

Today we started seeing what looks like hurricane damage - lots of fallen trees and busted up houses. It's also getting harder to find places to camp because most of the areas around the road are boggy. We got lucky though and found this cozy spot in a pine forest. And these cozy mashed potatoes.

No bicycles allowed

day 40, mile 1877.1, Ames, TX

MGD. Across the street from a slaughter house. Scary noises. Little sleep.

day 39, mile 1824.6, Days Inn Greenspoint, Houston, TX

WE RODE RIGHT INTO THE GEORGE BUSH HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT
ON OUR BICYCLES, CAUGHT THE FREE SHUTTLE TO DAYS INN AND USED OUR $35
COUPON. IT COULD NOT BE SIMPLER.

day 38, mile 1769.6, Hempstead, TX

Well, we let a missed turn make our decision for us. We're now on a shorter, more southernly route to Baton Rouge, where my mom is coming to visit up. We'll probably get there a day early, in fact.

it's beginning to look a lot like christmas

day 37, mile 1712.9, Oldenburg, TX

another late start and lots of indecision today. We're trying to decide whether to stay on the bike route or attempt a more direct route paralleling I-10. This could save us lots of distance and/or get us into trouble if we end up somewhere that's not bicycle accessible. Possible hurricane damage is a whole other unknown variable. Also, look how creepy is this place we're camping!

our first rain?

They're saying rain today and tomorrow, but so far it's just really humid.

day 36, mile 1669.3, Bastrop Motel, Bastrop, TX

Austin was great. Almost too great - we didn't get out of there
until 1pm, and then slugged along slowly like slow slow slugs. Now,
in celebration of the holiday, we're watching playboy reality tv and
eating the traditional foods.

day 34, mile 1632.5, Austin, TX

Why does my beauty seem so effortless? Why am I always the picture of calm and elegence? Why do men adore me, women envy me, and leaders of th e world

day 33, mile 1632.5, Austin, TX

this is our festive room, in Greta and Lyska's house, where we will
be staying for TWO FULL DAYS OFF! OMG! WTFOTFL!!

spider house cafe, austin, tx

where katie's wallet went missing/lost/stolen. it sucks, but all
that was really lost was about $10 - all the cards were immediately
canceled.

the Wimberley visit was short and sweet - like the life of this piece of fudge. They will both be missed.

day 32, mile 1590.3, Wimberley, TX

Duncan (Jenny's boyfriend), Cousin Jenny, Uncle Don, Penny, Aunt Monica, Uncle Bob

hey, where'd my stuff go?

Thanks, Uncle Bob!

48 hard miles to wimberley

Okay, they're turning... Looks like they're gonna go north... Alright, ready? CUE THE NORTH WIND! Haha! Perfect! That out to slow 'em down some.

day 31, mile 1539, hwy 281, san antonio, tx

48 easy (?) miles to wimberley tomorrow!

day 30, mile 1481.6, Hondo Motel, Hondo, TX