Image: Arriving at my motel early afternoon, it wasn't that bad, clean enough but prone to loud music at times from a nearby complex. Journey back went well small hold up for another vehicle, but good detour so no great worries.

 

 

 

 

25.04.24 – 131:99) Departure day both gladness and sadness

Gladness at what I’ve done, seen an’ where I’ve been

Memories abound of new friends found

As usual new ground broken, new poems spoken

Sadness trying not to cry as we say goodbye

Hugs all round before I’m Northward bound

Take it steady to the interstate then give the car some gun

Thinkin’ “Part 4 of the tour has just begun”

 

132:100) As usual I’m drivin away

Can’t help thinkin’ “wish I could go back in time”

An’ was going the other way

Border point no trouble at all, I just say

“Visitor from the UK” guard smiles an’ says “ok”

That’s it, once more I’m on my way

 

133:101) Steady run I’m expectin’ time for some reflectin’

Farewell meal was swell, went down well

Most of The Group their enjoyin’ Mexican Fayre

Chattin’ about the time I’ve had an’ they get thanks from a Yorkshire Lad

My spirits lift when Terry gives me a gift

A colorful shirt an’ to my delight it fits just right

I’m wished well for my journey hometown

With a wish to come back next year on another roan

 

134:102) Topped up the gas last night, the price just right

Then to Clark’s gotta say bye to Ivy an’ give give her a hug an’ stroke

From her favorite poetry bloke

Nianna couldn’t make the farewell meal but no fuss

We went out just the two of us

How great I thought, Her Most Gracious Majesty

An’ Her Most Loyal Prince Consort

Drive carries on, time to take a comfort break

Then back on the road an’ soon, I’m in Austin by early afternoon

Motel booking confirmed can’t get in till three

So to Jojo’s with my laundry

Have a chat, catch up on what’s been an’ seen

Then take stock an’ Look forward to Tablerock

 

135:103) It seemed my own advice wasn’t heeded

I put in more petrol that was needed

So let the evenin’ come alive I took Jojo for as drive

A scenic drive to places she’d never been or seen

Her enjoyment plain to see, pleased me

Took her home an’ as I drove away

I’m thinkin’ “Yup sure is a nice way to end the day”.

At the motel I’m feelin tired, can hear the wind blowin’ stronger

An’ can’t ignore the call of the bed no longer