Well I’m out of Texas and have completed week 5 of my pseudo TransAmerica ride. Over 2200 miles behind me and just over 800 to go. While I was riding this week a line from the Movie “The Outlaw Josie Wales” came to mind. “Endeavor to Persevere”.
Well, endeavor is defined as to exert oneself to do or effect something; make an effort; strive. And persevere “to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement.”
That pretty much sums up the ride. Every state so far has looked like AZ and every route looks the same (because it is). It often feels like Groundhog’s Day except I don’t wake up to that damn Sonny and Cher song (Thankfully). I have named the Saguaro Cactus on the routes and know where to see the Road Runners. I know the Border Patrol Checkpoint Guards on a first name basis. The big excitement is if I see some new wildlife or roadkill.
This week I saw a special guest. “Coach”. He’s a Sonoran Desert Coachwhip Snake. Pink if you can believe it. He was hustling his little snake ass across the highway. He made it safe. I can’t say the same about the lizard I saw because he we in the beak of a roadrunner dashing across the highway.
Sadly, I made it out of Virtual Texas without trying my Texas beers. (I’ve listed them below) Maybe next time. I’ve been drinking Az Scottish Ale. Kiltlifter by Four Peaks. It’s ok. But nothing like Scotty Karate from the Dark Horse Brewery in Marshall Mich. Can’t wait to get home to do battle with Scotty again.
The Necessity of a Place- 30 years at the Water’s Edge 