First things first – Today (4/25) is my mom and dad’s 56th wedding anniversary.
Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad – you two are a testament to what true love really means!!
Got a early start this morning which I’m sure didn’t bother the kampers at the KOA very much since the first movement (slamming doors and driving around on the rocks they have for ground cover) started at 4:30. That might not be too bad if you’re in a fifth wheel or a motor home but in a tent it sounds like they’re coming through the front door!! So, that’s when I woke up and I never did get back to sleep – guess I picked the wrong night to skip my nightcap! Seems like most KOA’s are located in fairly noisy areas. This one is near a very busy road, a train, many many barking dogs and an airport (the first plane of the morning departed right over our heads at 6:03 AM) – for these and many other reasons, the San Angelo, Texas KOA will be a last resort stop on any future tent camping adventures.
I had my tent all packed up and ready to go by 6:45 and after warming up the bike (I did pull out to the street for that) I was down the road before the sun peeked its head over the horizon. It was cool enough to be wearing the leather but I didn’t want to have to take it off in an hour so I just dealt with the cold, hoping I could remember it later in the day when it gets HOT (as if that would ever work). San Angelo is where the land transitions from the Texas Plains into what they call Hill Country. It sure was nice to get away from the flat lands. After Hill Country, I rode through what they call Prairies and Lakes. The land in this area is flat enough and gets enough rain that it can be farmed; then its on to the Gulf Coast. These are pretty distinct changes in terrain.
Texas Regions
From the Prairies and Lakes Region of Texas
With my ride through Texas almost over it was nice to see that the bluebonnets are starting to bloom. On a motorcycle you get to smell your surroundings which, as you can imagine, can be good and bad. Fields of bluebonnets are very fragrant and definitely one of the better aromas of the road.
The Bluebonnets (State Flower of Texas) are just starting to bloom, they smell good too.
Starting out this morning there wasn’t a breath of wind, I was hoping it would stay that way but by 8:30 my old friend was back. Way better than cold or rain though.
I’m going to call this one – Texas equals Wind
Okay, gonna give my back, my bike and ya’ll a break. I’ll be staying here in Willis with my friends tomorrow so I won’t be back on the road until Sunday. Until Then – Take Care. 
Really enjoying your trip. Especially loved the Bluebonnets. Take care of that back.
Enjoy reading your posts. Thx for adding us to the list.
when are you going to be in Atlanta??? :0) The kids and are tracking your trip. Have fun and try to be safe!
Bobbi and I will both be there around the end of May (start getting ready NOW)