We make an early start today to get to
the Ford Dealer at 9am. Turns out the engine light did go out today
but we pull in anyway. The technician confirms Martijn reconnected
the hose correctly and he clears the fault on the car diagnostic
software. Clever car.
Reassured we hit the open road. We
follow Highway 90 which has become significantly smaller and rural.
The scenery is changing to dry winter-grey prairy with shrubbery and
low trees. The size of the ranches is increasing. We spot an
Armadillo, roadkill...
It's a pleasurable drive. Just before
lunch we drive around Fort Clark, an army garrison built in the late
1800's. Unfortunately the museum is closed for refurbishment.
Everything is bigger in Texas,
including exhausts!
After lunch Niels and Martijn visit the
Lauglin Heritage Foundation Museum where Jim gives them a private
tour. Many hours later their heads are brimming with lots of new
facts and anecdotes. The main focus of the museum is about the secret
missions of the U2 and SR71 spyplanes. Jim has obtained many official
documents which have since been declassified including the photo
confirming ballistic missiles in Cube and starting the Cuban Missile
Crisis in 1962.
Janine found an amazing spot at San Pedro Campground in
Amistad National Park. We're about 16km from Mexico and right by the Rio Grande! The sunset is breathtaking again.
Today: 229km - 4h07m
Total: 19,728km - 391h16m
