No, it's zinc oxide ointment, the perfect remedy for sunburned, windburned lips.
It was in the 50s when we left Ft. Hancock before 8:00 a.m., bound for Van Horn, 75.3 miles east. The winds were in our favor, blowing from behind us at 13-15 miles per hour. (Sometimes it wasn't even necessary to pedal!) That was extra good fortune for seven of our group, who took a wrong turn this morning and rode six miles before turning around. The six-mile return was headed into the wind. They were great sports, and grateful for the wind at their backs when they got back on course, and finished their ride with 12 extra miles!
Some of the riding today was on I-10. Temperatures this afternoon were in the high 70s, but it always feels hotter on the asphalt. May those winds from the west prevail tomorrow on the 88-mile ride to Ft. Davis!
Actually, Marge and I plan to split that ride. I'll start out on my bike, and take her place as the SAG 40-60 miles out. The last third of that ride is a big climb -- she can have it!
Breakfast was served from the trailer this morning, because the disgustingly dirty, run-down motel didn't even have coffee, but it was the only place in the town to stay. We had breakfast burritos and oatmeal. Lunch was the usual PB&J on the road. Tonight, we went out to a Mexican restaurant, and I had a chili relleno and guacamole. For those who read yesterday's blog, I want to salvage Chef Linda's image. She served baklava for dessert, not spanokopita. If I had eaten one I wouldn't have made that error!
970.9 miles behind us. 2,129.9 to pedal. 39 days to go. Imagine: One-third of the trip is over!
Thanks for the tip about zinc oxide - I have been looking for a high SPF lip balm with little result. You guys make it look very stylish.
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