Finally out of Texas and into Louisiana

We have crossed the border of Texas today and entered Louisiana, that was a big accomplishment for us. It was the biggest state and about a third of our trip, now we are headed towards New Orleans then making out way across the southern parts of Mississippi and Alabama into Florida! We should be in Florida sometime late next week, and then another week or so to get to Jacksonville. So it is definitely coming fast, and we are going to be seeing a lot of different things this next week, including New Orleans, part of the oil spill, and Katrina's epicenter. We have now pedaled over 1,600 miles, and still have about 1,000 more to go. But we are feeling great and just taking it day by day, we are going to try and not take a day off for the next two weeks until we get to our destination. Just going to put in some easier days with mileage in the 70-80 mile range and also maybe leave a bit later and sleep in a bit. Thanks everyone for the e-mail's, text messages, calls, and just encouragement along the way keep it up, it definitely helps a lot!

Day 16, second day in Texas, run into storm!

So on our second day into Texas on our way to Fort Davis coming from Van Horn, we ran into a storm that started pouring rain on us. We were on the 118 about 12 miles off the 10 going into the mountains, about 45 minutes in we saw some dark clouds along with thunder and lightning randomly. But we didn't think much would happen, but we've also never been in Texas weather before. So about 10 minutes after this video it started pouring rain and got super windy, we started putting on our rain jackets and covers on our bags going to try and tough it out. But a maintenance vehicle passed us and immediately turned around to ask if we needed help, we thought our best bet was to get a ride into town which was still about 35 miles away! He aid he was only going a few miles up to where the highway splits but could take us there, then another truck pulled up which ended up being a nice man named Asgier. He willingly gave us a ride to the next town of Alpine, Tx where he lives, very nice man that definitely saved us from the storm, so if your reading this thanks again!

Made it to TEXAS!!!!

Were in El Paso today taking a rest day to get some stuff done. We need to ship some items back to make our packs lighter and also ship some presents that we have got our family. Also taking our bicycles to a cycling store to get them cleaned up an ready for the long trek across Texas. Yesterday was a long and tiring day, and ended up getting very hot. So our rest day today is very nice and relaxing! Today we also received a package from home that had some insulated water bottles and a jersey we had at home. But also included was pictures of our dogs, family, and neighbors with some notes from all of them giving us inspiration and encouragement. Thank you to everyone that has been texting us and sending letters! If you would like to talk to us e,mail us at contact@followustoflorida.com and we will respond every night or with our phone number, Thanks everyone!