DAY 18 DEL RIO, TEXAS

An interesting day started out with us having breakfast at the American Legion in Sanderson.  Can I just say that we are incredibly impressed with the people who live in this very small community!  If last night wasn't wonderful enough, this morning's breakfast was made to order by some of the same ladies who were volunteering last evening.  It was delicious and scrumptious...a great way to send us off for the long, cold, windy ride to Del Rio.  I should also add, that breakfast is served every Saturday morning at the Legion Hall for nearly 50 people who drop by for a great, homemade breakfast.  We met many of the border patrol agents who came in as well.  But, it isn't just the breakfast that makes Sanderson so special....it's the residents themselves who greet each person who comes through the door as if they were family.  I know, I felt that way.  It was hard to leave, I must admit!  

Then it was back to the motel to load up the van and head for Del Rio, but not before the local editor of the newspaper came by to take a group shot of the riders.   As he did so, you could see and feel the wind picking up and the sky overcast with dark, grey clouds....with 121 miles to go, it didn't look like the weather was going to cooperate.  

The decision was made to drive about 45 miles through the steepest of mountain area and then the riders would ride their bikes the rest of the way. 

We did get to visit a fabulous museum before that however....Judge Roy Bean Museum.  A special find that came out of nowhere!!!  The electricity had gone out, so we didn't get to hear the movie in the auditorium or view the many dioramas that encircled the inside of the museum.  Still, we got to walk around, visit his old hangout, the saloon; walk through a beautiful cactus garden and take in the opera house that once was a place he and his buddies enjoyed.  From what I have learned, Judge Roy Bean makes Judge Judy come across as a rose!  He hung everyone....

We got to Del Rio around 3 PM....at last...a city!!!!  We'll be here for two days before heading off to our next destination.  
After unloading everything and getting settled, we went off for a relaxing dinner.  Felt good to just relax after a very long day.

I did manage to make a run to Walmart for our regular supply of water and gatorade, so now, a good night's sleep and tomorrow, a chance to see the city and get in some other needed errands.

From Del Rio, Michael, Adolf, Mike Brown and myself, send our love and best wishes to you all...

Lois