It has been a well travelled 2 days. I have ridden over 1,100 miles since leaving Gainesville yesterday morning at 7am. I stayed last night in Lafayette, LA. The roads have been a real mixed bag. Going around New Orleans was a mess. Roads under construction, trucks, barriers, 2-lanes and lots of traffic. I was in ride mode and did fine. I averaged 80 mph on the speedometer which is around 77 real speed. Weather was fine just a light rain for maybe an hour Monday the rest of the time cool and dry. This morning's start was 39 degrees. I had my heated vest, grips and seat and I was very comfortable. There was a lot of pretty strong wind both days. In fact, the wind really reduced my mpg which caught me off guard the firat time I saw the low fuel warning.
Some random observations:
I saw some indications of the recent winter storms like electrical repair trucks but not much else. People I spoke with either knew someone who lost power and water or lost it themselves. All the businesses were open.
Lots and lots of Trumps signs and flags at half-mast in recognition of Rush Limbaugh's passing. And soon after I saw several massive new wind turbine blades on trucks and almost everyone wearing masks.
I saw an Austin policeman riding a BMW RT 1200 motorcycle, good taste.
I took the bypass around Houston taking me close to the port. The number of oil storage tanks was amazing as well as what I think was a massive and intricate refinery. I've never seen anything like it. I saw one other refinery plant today. The complex mix of piping over huge areas is mind blowing.
The Cajun accent is wonderful - rolling, soft and foreign-sounding, yet welcoming and familiar.
Time to wrap it up and see if I remember how to import photos.
Dinner at a German restaurant in Fredericksburg, TX
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