Vanderpool to Kerrville, Halfway to Florida

53 miles, 2800' of elevation, 80 degrees
  My favorite ride so far on this trip was today. We spent last night in these cute little cabins with two bedrooms and a full kitchen all with names. Ours was called River Run because the river passed within feet of our back deck.
  What a delightful spot to set, read, and listen to the hummingbirds and the flow of the water. Chef Linda outdid herself making pot roast, garlic mash potatoes, cucumber salad, roasted carrots, fresh made biscuits and for dessert - somores. Breakfast was also something to write home to mother about as that was french toast with peaches and blueberries as well as the steel cut oatmeal with all the toppings. Okay, now you know that you don't lose weight on a Woman Tours ride but what a way to go.
  Within 8 miles we had a climb with a bite of 14% but the view from the top was spectacular with the Texas Hill Country in monochromatic color scheme laid out before us. As we tooled along less bumpy Texas roads, we were able to enjoy the Bison herds being grown domestically along with elk, wild boar and deer. At the 24 mile mark we entered apple growing country and a little store with homemade apple pie and apple ice cream was within an easy half a block from the route. Yep, we stopped. They all made me have a piece of pie topped with the ice cream.
  Off we went again for more wonderful views and yet another one of those climbs you find in the hill country at 15%. No it wasn't enough to burn all those calories but lycra stretches.
  We arrived safe and sound to spend a much needed break with a day off tomorrow. We are now halfway through the tour in both miles and days and time is now going by rather quickly.
  YANKEES WON THEIR HOME OPENER AGAINST DETROIT!