Warming up!!!

On way to Marathon, Tx from Fort Stockton, Tx

Looming mountain  toward Big Bend National Park

Sun breaking through!!!!

Back yard of camp ground

Yes, they have resident chickens! X 4

"I get to lay my green eggs here!"

I'm retired!!!!

Jan 15th - We left Sanderson, TX for Marathon, TX. this morning.  We are staying on Hwy. 90 that stretches from San Antonio to El Paso.  It used to be the main thoroughfare through the southern part of Texas before Interstate 10 was built.  We hopped onto 90 just west of Del Rio and will continue on to Van Horn where 90 connects with I-10.  It is a wonderful road - almost,but not quite a Blue Road.  Very little traffic compared to I-10.  Everything slows down and you can see wildlife, ranches and everything from very  flat expanse of land to rolling hills that become mountains in the high desert.  We traveled this road last year.  You can easily get to the Big Bend National Park from Marathon, and I would advise anyone going through this part of Texas to do so.    We took that route last year from Marathon through the National Park and on to Presidio, TX where we had the chance to cross over into Mexico for a short visit. 

We are staying here for a couple of days and hope to take advantage of good weather for a good long bike ride tomorrow!  It is so nice to feel the temperature rise enough to take off the long underwear!!!