What a trip! There was bumper to bumper traffic from Ruston to Austin. We must have been one of every other American that decided to travel to celebrate Thanksgiving with family! This has become such a familiar trip after more than 6 years of traveling from Ruston to Waco and now to Austin. We actually pass through Waco on our way to Austin, which is about another 100 miles. It has all become well recognizable territory and accustomed sights.
One of the familiar sights that we pass is a Deer Sanctuary just beyond the Trinidad River. This sanctuary is the home to hundreds of deer, but you have to know where it is and keep your eyes peeled for the deer. There are literally hundreds of them! What a sight! They have very high fences all around the place, but I suspect the deer have learned how protected they are and appreciate the security. Why flee when you are well fed and away from the guns?
We also pass a compound with old commodes with plastic flowers by the gate. There are about 6 of them all lined up by the main entrance to the property. I am not quite sure what statement this is making.
You pass through miles of rolling hills with cows dotting the hillsides. You will go through 30 miles of these rolling hills and then you are in the flat lands with short trees and thick shrubbery, not unlike what you see when they show George's place in Crawford. This really reminds me of LA which will have miles of rolling hills followed by miles of bayou & swamps.
Today I saw a cow parade while traveling. How is it decided who gets to lead the parade? Why do they all follow along? Where are they going? What must the leader be thinking? It was quite a sight to see 100 cows all strolling along in a line in no particular hurry and seemingly having a destination in mind.
We are in Austin &having a good evening. Looking forward to a wonderful T'day with plenty of good food and lots of laughter. I am truly thankful for the blessing of family. We are only missing Camille & Adam who will be about 3 hours North tomorrow with The Jennings.
I ran my 13 miles this AM in the heat. 41 miles in 5 days. That is ALL I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THAT!
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