Lubbock, Texas to Austin, Texas
Wandering through Texas
06.03.2007
31 °C
Sunday June 3
The drive to Austin was the same type of terrain as the ride to Lubbock. Nothing special. However, when I arrived in Austin late evening, I was loosing the daylight, plus the sky was telling me a rainstorm was on it way. I could not find the motel. The dang thing was along the interstate, but I could not seem to get to the motel’s location. The layout of Austin’s streets in relation to the interstate was beyond my ability to understand. So visualize this – an interstate highway, which is bracketed on both sides by frontage roads. The hooker is that the interstate is elevated and the frontage roads are one-way and loop either under or over the interstate. In addition, each frontage road is a three-lane highway that also has the same number as the interstate. (Interstate 35) This made it difficult for me to read and understand the signs. Finally got the motel and all was well.
Just after the bike was unloaded, the thunderstorm started. It was incredible. The wind was so strong that the rain was coming down at a 45-degree angle. And then the lighting and thunder started. It was an incredible event. Apparently the area was on a tornado alert because of this storm. Thank gosh, I found the motel.
The types of clouds that are previlent during huricane season
Daily Miles: 375
Accumulated Miles: 2,775
Day 11
Posted by asmithusa 21:35 Archived in Motorcycle | USA
Sounds like you are having a great trip, some one must be looking after you to see that you were able to avoid the rain. Didn't know you were into motor cycles to this extent.We have enjoyed following your daily experiences.
Keep the sun to your back and enjoy.
Ed and Barbara Summers
06.07.2007 by 138sum16