DAY 17 SANDERSON, TEXAS

Another early start today because of the 58 miles from Marathon to Sanderson, Texas.  Overall, it was fairly straight riding with a few steep hills every few miles, not to mention a wind in their face, but we rode into Sanderson around 3:00, which seems to be the time we most often complete a day's ride. 

During the ride to Sanderson, we finally got to see a herd of Buffalo that were residing on a ranch that we passed along the way.  
At 6, we headed off to the American Legion Hall for a meet/ greet and delicious pot luck supper. 

 The turn out was wonderful and we had such a delightful time meeting many of the residents of Sanderson and even a few of the elementary students that dropped by to meet us. 

 We want to thank in particular, Lea Hawn, who hosted the eve for us and Nancy Henderson who helped coordinate the wonderful spread of food.  When you talk about community, Sanderson displayed all that one hears of how close knit people are in a community like this.  People who joined us this evening could not have been nicer or friendlier and we just enjoyed the time we spent with each and every person who came out to support us. 

 I even got to meet the local paramedic and an EMT who came in to have a bite.    Actually, we're going again tomorrow morning for breakfast!  In Texas, people know how to enjoy good food and great company!  After breakfast, we will head out to Del Rio, Texas...121 miles away!!!  No, the riders will do only half of that difficult ride, maybe even more than half....depends on the difficulty of the steep hills through the mountains.
We will have our third lay day in Del Rio....and we are most definitely ready for it!  Bikes will be checked, the van will have an oil change and what else?  Laundry!
So, until tomorrow from Del Rio, Texas, Michael, Adolf, Mike Brown and myself, send our love and best wishes to you all.