Day 20- Marfa to Marathon

We camped at Ei Cosmico, which even the office manager and long term Marfa resident described as 'quirky.' That said, the outdoor showers were just chilly as you tried to dry yourself and the tents and luggage were full of dust. So, what's a little dirt?

The group of us who went in search of the lights were disappointed but we did see a spectacular display of stars in the clear night sky.

Today's route was short, mostly downhill and with a strong wind at our back. We stopped on the way out of town to look at their courthouse (see first, above). We then went over Paisano Pass, which was a gentle climb from the west. Nice day of easy riding before taking tomorrow off to investigate Big Bend NP.

The fast pace allowed for a leisurely stop in Alpine and included a visit to a bike shop and a bakery with monster sized cinnamon buns. Tonight we are camping outside the little, but surprisingly prosperous town of Marathon. Here's a picture of the local hotel, Gage, named after a local rancher originally from Vermont: