{"id":22730,"date":"2018-04-22T21:19:49","date_gmt":"2018-04-23T01:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourdebocrie.com\/?p=22730"},"modified":"2018-04-22T21:22:03","modified_gmt":"2018-04-23T01:22:03","slug":"day-8-sunday-april-22-port-lavaca-to-palacios-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourdebocrie.com\/?p=22730","title":{"rendered":"Day 8. Sunday April 22 – Port Lavaca to Palacios, Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the old days, we would have cranked out the 55 miles into the north wind to get to Bay City,\u00a0\"\"<\/a>\u00a0but with this new attitude to take it slower, we opted to do the mileage in two days. \u00a0Maybe we are<\/em> getting wiser!<\/p>\n

It was a very crisp 63\u00b0 degree, with the wind chill in the 50’s, when we left late this morning. \u00a0The sun was glistening off the water\"\"<\/a> and there was not a cloud in the sky, absolutely gorgeous. \u00a0Just yards from our door, \"\"<\/a>we crossed the three mile bridge to Point Comfort with no way to hide from the 16 mph wind, tough warm-up. \u00a0Thankfully, our northeast direction avoided a full frontal assault. \"\"<\/a>\u00a0The tall structures in the distance are a manufacturing plant and oil refinery, \"\"<\/a>both went on for miles, but provided good wind protection. \u00a0With the smooth road, little traffic and occasional line of trees offering protection, the ride was enjoyable and scenic.\"\"<\/a> \u00a0Farms\"\"<\/a> and ranches\"\"<\/a> lined the road as far as we could see.\"\"<\/a> \u00a0A slight turn and our route skirted several bays with vacation homes \"\"<\/a>and long docks stretching into the shallow waters.<\/p>\n

We pedaled the outskirts of our destination town in search of the grocery store for needed supplies. \u00a0One turn from the store and we were on a quaint tree lined street;\"\"<\/a> lawn mowers and the occasional \u00a0barking dog was the only thing to break the quiet.\"\"<\/a> \u00a0Reaching the waterfront,\"\"<\/a> we were even more surprised at the lack of development and flashiness;\"\"<\/a> this was the largest home on the water. \u00a0It was so peaceful.<\/p>\n

Not knowing what to expect, we were surprised at how large our waterfront historical Luther Hotel was.\"\"<\/a> \u00a0It was a lot of fun taking a step back in time\"\"<\/a> and looking at their wall of fame (includes Rita Hayworth and Harry James).\"\"<\/a>\u00a0 On the way to dinner, we strolled through the small town\"\"<\/a> and quiet waterfront,\"\"<\/a> only a few families enjoying the beautiful Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n

The only restaurant within walking distance was Mexican, but this was a Fabulou<\/em>s find. \u00a0Bacon wrapped shrimp,\"\"<\/a> fajitas \"\"<\/a>and the absolutely freshest and best guacamole and pico de gallo \"\"<\/a>we have ever had at a restaurant<\/em>. \u00a0Not sure our 30 mile day deserved all this deliciousness, but…….we are on vacation!<\/p>\n\n\t\t