Wednesday April 22, 2009, 63 miles (101 km) - Total so far: 1,635 miles (2,631 km)
Weather: Temperature 62-91, winds 10-25 mph out of the south, sunny skies.
This was the hottest day so far, but the ride was fairly easy as it was more down hill than up hill. We went through a series of hills to start with, with fairly heavy traffic. As we approached Lockhart, the terrain became flat and there were large open farm lands in every direction. It looks more like south Georgia except that there are bluebonnets and other flowers in proliferation in the un-tilled fields, plus the occasional cacti are present here as well. The climate is noticeably more humid as we get into East Texas. The town of Lockhart is a very pretty town of about 7000. The downtown centers around a very pretty court house you can see in the picture. Just off the square, Larry, Bobby, and I ate lunch at Black's BBQ. It was perhaps some of the best I have ever had. They smoke beef brisket over post oak coals. It is tender and flavorful. Black's claims to be the oldest BBQ in Texas and Lockart claims to be the BBQ capital of Texas. However, I am finding out that almost every town in Texas claims to be the something-or-other capital of Texas. I have to admit that this is a very unique state. I have enjoyed my journey across it.
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