Hello from Sanderson, TX, where having internet access, cell phone towers and a laundromat are all unexpected pleasant surprises.  The town is on Rt 90 in the Southwest part of Texas, Terrell County to be exact.  It has been very dry here for the last few years and when it rains, flash floods are the big concern.  The owner of the Roadhouse Cafe in town told us the tale of the flood of 1965 which occurred in the middle of the night, wiping away much of the town and with it 20 residents.  The amazing piece is that they had no rain here in Sanderson at all, the flood waters came from further on up the line.  We are getting quite an education in so many diverse areas as we ride and chat with people along the way.

Our 56 mile ride was of note mainly because other than those in cars that were passing us, the only living things besides plants and birds were a couple of curious cows who stopped mid-chew to stare at us.  There were no houses, convenience stores, gas stations, just some amazing rock formations, beautiful wildflowers, lots of turkey vultures and the road out ahead.  It was really remarkable in it's starkness.  

More when it happens.....Peggy