Langtry, Texas

I'm camped beside the old community center in this old railroad town, now nearly a ghosttown other than for the kind folks who staff the museum and souvenier shops (they're the ones who told me that cyclists may camp here). It's astounding that a once so thriving town can just disappear over the course of a century, but such was the fate of many old western towns here in the US. My ride today was slow and difficult, as I was pounded by an unrelenting headwind all day, making even the descents over this roller-coaster terrain a harsh fight. On the road, I met an older German couple pedaling west, and taking full advantage of their tailwind; they must've been in their 50's or 60's and I was impressed at the speed at which they were travelling. But my headwind took its toll on me, and I'm gonna settle in here for the evening.