Miles 279
We didn't even use
the heater last night in El Paso, it was even fairly pleasant when we got up
with the sun shinning. We could look across the river into Mexico for a long
ways along Hwy 10. It is very close,
there is a small fence but I am not sure if border control in the purpose of
the fence or not. We saw one Border Patrol SUV along the many miles we drove.
When we got to a Border Patrol Crossing we did have to stop. The nice young
woman asked if we were citizens of the US answered affirmatively and we were
waved along. We could also drive 80 mph
in TX, of course we did not. Not only was it too windy, but our trailer axel is
rated for a maximum of 65 mph. It got colder along the way. When we stopped in
Van Horn, TX to get gas it was terribly windy and 29 degrees. It was a crowded,
small area so we opted to just heat our Christmas (previously frozen) leftovers
for lunch, it was delicious. The cold continued, but the wind has ceased
somewhat here in Odessa, TX it is 23 degrees and "feels like" 11
degrees at 5:30p. We are just off Hwy 20 now. We turned our clocks ahead another hour today so we are on Central Time now. Flat land, no trees, lots of oil pumps and what looks to be
refineries, TX is not what I would call "pretty" but I have heard
there are woodsy, nice places - we have never seen them! Despite the cold it is nice and warm in our
trailer. I am definitely glad we have a heater. I won't be going outside at all
the rest of the day. However, John will be bundled up and take Tony, also in a
coat, for his walk!
TX Hwy 10
Border Patrol
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