It was time to leave Amarillo, where we had been hosted wonderfully by Lennie, and the WACC brethren. Lennie was heading to camp in NM, and we headed east, following I-40 and Rt 66. It was 70 degrees by 7:30 AM, and got up to 100 degrees by 1 PM. We were aided by a strong SW wind, and averaged 15 MPH an hour, but 4 flat tires slowed us down a bit. One for Luey(#10) and 3 for Andy (#12).
We arrived about 11 AM at Groom, TX; and the 183 ft tall cross. It was really amazing -- certainly worth stopping to see. Statues surround the cross depicted Jesus before Pilate and all the way to Calvary. It's definitely a special place! And, you may notice that we diverted from our original route (to Pampa, TX); and now you know why -- we wanted to see the cross at Groom!
Today we also met a cross-country solo biker, a Japanese fellow who spoke very little English and is tent camping. He was so dark, I never would have guessed he was Japanese! I would expect we'll see him again!
We arrived in McLean about 2 PM, as the sun was really starting to beat us down. We're in a little motel -- very nice, called the Cactus Inn Motel. Peggy, the owner, is a really nice lady, and I'd recommend this little motel to anyone.
Tomorrow is another 75 miles to Elk City -- and we hope to get an earlier start. Thank you for praying!
Dave, Luey & Andy
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