10.13.06 -- 10:00 AM
Being out of city limits and out in the open brush means less exhaust and less exhaustion.
We have passed through San Ygnacio with little fanfare. There has been much media coverage throughout South Texas, newspaper and television but most don't even know about Jay's journey.
But there are those who honk as they pass us by. When this phenomenom first began, it would scare the hell out of me. We'd be trudging along at 2 or 3 miles per hour while some 2 ton pick-up goes speeding by at 60, 70 miles per hour blaring its horn. Several have stopped to offer their gratitude, some offer a small contribution. 5 to 20 dollars to make our trek easier. Some offer ice cold bottles of water. None have joined us in our journey. The concerned are willing to contribute thier money and perhaps a few minutes of their time but not their soles. Our lodging is already taken care of for several nights.
The local Catholic church of Zapata has put us up at the Oso Blanco and the owner offered the room for as long as we need it.
Jay is certain that once we reach Roma, the first of the larger towns, others will join and the reception will be larger.
Regardless of our group remaining a trio, our spirits have been lifted by miles and miles of progress.
We have passed through San Ygnacio with little fanfare. There has been much media coverage throughout South Texas, newspaper and television but most don't even know about Jay's journey.
But there are those who honk as they pass us by. When this phenomenom first began, it would scare the hell out of me. We'd be trudging along at 2 or 3 miles per hour while some 2 ton pick-up goes speeding by at 60, 70 miles per hour blaring its horn. Several have stopped to offer their gratitude, some offer a small contribution. 5 to 20 dollars to make our trek easier. Some offer ice cold bottles of water. None have joined us in our journey. The concerned are willing to contribute thier money and perhaps a few minutes of their time but not their soles. Our lodging is already taken care of for several nights.
The local Catholic church of Zapata has put us up at the Oso Blanco and the owner offered the room for as long as we need it.
Jay is certain that once we reach Roma, the first of the larger towns, others will join and the reception will be larger.
Regardless of our group remaining a trio, our spirits have been lifted by miles and miles of progress.
posted by Jesse Salmeron at 7:20 AM
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