{"id":22794,"date":"2018-04-23T20:40:25","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T00:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourdebocrie.com\/?p=22794"},"modified":"2018-04-23T20:42:19","modified_gmt":"2018-04-24T00:42:19","slug":"day-9-monday-april-23-palacios-to-bay-city-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourdebocrie.com\/?p=22794","title":{"rendered":"Day 9. Monday April 23 – Palacios to Bay City, Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Left at 8:00 this morning, much earlier than normal for a short ride, but we’d already toured the small town and coastal homes\"\"<\/a> and breakfast was toast and coffee, so not much to linger for except one last photo.\"\"<\/a> \u00a0Another gorgeous morning; sunny, crisp, 58\u00b0 with a very light breeze out of the north.\"\"<\/a> \u00a0It was a pleasant ride \"\"<\/a>with the exception of the rough road. \u00a0We relished the small stretches of smooth pavement, only to be disappointed when it did not last. \u00a0But with ample shoulder and extremely courteous drivers, we really could not complain (too much). \u00a0Pretty farm houses \"\"<\/a>and wild flowers\"\"<\/a> again our entertainment. \u00a0This building was compelling from a distance, like a huge house with massive columns;\"\"<\/a> it is a organic seed preparation plant.<\/p>\n

We reached town by 11:00, wildflowers\"\"<\/a> and a pretty park welcoming us in.\"\"<\/a> \u00a0Tried to slow down, but there was just not a lot to see; an early lunch was in order. \u00a0While waiting at a stop light, we asked someone their suggestion for something other than a Mexican lunch. \u00a0Two block later we stopped for a most amazing lunch, The Fat Grass<\/a>. \u00a0Had it not been for the recommendation, we would not have even realized it was a place to eat. \u00a0The menu was deliciously extensive, but we both opted for the lunch special.\"\"<\/a> \u00a0So mouthwatering, we have to share the details. \u00a0\"\"<\/a>An hour later, we pushed away from the table, pedaled the remaining miles and were fortunate to be able to check in early. \u00a0We spent a few hours planning our next several days and all of a sudden, it was time to eat again. \u00a0Only 34 miles and this is what we eat? \"\"<\/a>\u00a0Definitely not<\/em> a tour we will loose weight on.<\/p>\n\n\t\t