On the road at 7:30 this morning 60 miles to my sister Debbie's today, forecast last night wasn’t great, rain and headwinds. First couple of miles is uphill nothing serious just a climb. When I get to the top I pull over and pack away my gloves and jacket, wow it’s hot and humid today. Complete change from yesterday. Nice route this morning very green with quite steep undulating straight roads. It’s very humid today so I’ve had to peel off another layer. Down to my short sleeved shirt and shorts. Still overcast and damp from the overnight rain.
As I approach Austin the sun brakes through briefly and the sweat is pouring off me. This humidity is madness, but surely better than the arid heat of the desert. At least I’m aware of the liquid I’m losing. Unlike the desert when you just realise at the end of a day that you’ve drank 8 litres of water, not had a bead of sweat or urinated all day.
On the outskirts of Austin I pick up the cycle paths, only 15 miles to go. Text my sister to insure the beer is chilled, I’ll be with her within the hour.
Nice roll in, not much traffic as it’s a holiday weekend.
As I enter the estate my sister lives on I remember Kristian saying go to the left. I could pull my phone out and check the door number but I have the vision in my head.
Excellent as I turn into where I think Debbie lives she’s stood outside with her husband William, decorating her car with a welcome sign.
Great to see her and William, also glad to be relaxing for a few days.
After a chilled beer or two I take a well earn’t shower. Feel so much better now. A bit to eat and down to the store to sort tomorrows dinner out. Stopping briefly on the way home for some fine local ales.

Well I finally made it. But what to do from here. Smash it to the east coast and maybe late home for Christmas or call it a day.
I can hear you all saying it’s only 1200 miles. :-) :-)