Day 22 Tucumari to Vegas TX. 77 miles

   We changed the route a little bit today. I started out on a great frontage road that led me to San Jon. From there I continued on the frontage road which turned into a gravel road after about 2 miles. Not ideal , but the next 14 miles were very quiet. There were many abandoned houses along the way. I only saw 2 cars and I think they were as surprised to see me as I was them. It was fitting that since it was Sunday, I saw a large cross placed on a hill with no visible signs of people near. It was a beautiful sight.
   At the end of the gravel was the city of Glenrio.  I had made it to Texas.  Back on the highway I traveled, until I realized I could walk my bike over to a frontage road.  Calmness once again.  I took a break at a little country store. Some people were just buying some miniature burros from the people next door. Did you know that burros don't like dogs?  The lady at the store told me that they would attack a dog and kick it to death if it came close.
   I was able to continue on the frontage road. Things are starting to look a little more "Midwest". I saw many grasshoppers, a turtle and the first fly in a long time. Vega could be a small farming town in Iowa. It has 800 people, an elevator in the middle of downtown and a John Deere dealership.
   The weather has remained fantastic, looking forward to a short day tomorrow.