Spittin' Distance to Mexico

Well after working 1/2 day yesterday and then driving 20 hours thru the night 1300 miles to Presidio, it has been a long couple of days. The drive was mostly uneventful. Jenn and I switched off driving duties with every tank of gas while the other tried to get some sleep, just as we had done with our trip up to Edmonton a couple fo years ago. But although that continuous drive was over 1000 miles farther, Jenn and I both agree that this drive seemed longer! Didn't get to see much as the sun didn't rise until we got around Dallas, but we did see thousands of wind turbines in west Texas that seemed to go on for over 100 miles.

 After 1000 miles on interstate 20 from Atlanta, we finally dropped down to Texas 17 for the last stretch that wove its way thru numerous high country canyons. Looked like the perfect introduction to the terrain we will be traversing over the next several weeks. Got to Presidio, dropped of the truck at a local storage yard, and went to the restaurant next door to our hotel for some much needed nourishment. See we only stopped for gas for the long drive and only ate snacks we could find at whatever station we stopped. So the last days fare included Fritos, Doritos, Skittles, and gallons of Java Energy Drinks! Anyway the dinner was awesome ( Buritos for me and Enchiladas for my lovely bride).We wolfed down the grub and settled into our room for some much needed rest. Interesting note, The Three Palms Inn where we are staying doesn't even have a sign. We drove down one of the mainstreets in Presidio and found what appeared to be a hotel with 3 large Plam Trees in front :).

Anway we are tired and getting things prepped on the bikes for tomorrow when the first major hurtle happens, navigating our way thru the required paperwork at the border. If all goes well, when I write tomorrow night we will have navigated the 300 miles thru border crossings and "Federalies" and finally be in the heart of Copper Canyon at a small town called Creel.

BUENOS NOCHES