After cresting that mountain, this is the view down the other side. Note the steep downgrade.
This is called Closed Canyon.
Look at how this road dips; the road seems to follow the terrain with no grading.
We are entering into Colorado Canyon.
This was one of many cyclists on the road to Presidio this day. I think they were all crazy, considering the mountains, hills and also the heat of 80 plus degrees!
At least once in awhile they can coast downhill
This is the ruins of an abandoned house.
Another of my "ribbon road" sections!
This abandoned house is made from adobe blocks. It must have been a hard life here!
This is "Lote Bush Clepe , since it was labeled
Close to Presidio, we came upon a State Monument called, Fort Leaton. This marker shows that it was originally a mission, set up in 1683-84 to convert the natives and Indians to Christianity by Franciscan Monks.
Later, in 1773, it was set up as a fort to protect the local farmers. (from whom-marauders, Indians?) It was abandoned as a fort in 1810. In 1846 Ben Leaton settled here for the main purpose of providing a trading stop from Mexico to San Antonio. After the Trans-contental RR was established in the 1860s, the RR became the primary trading route. The Fort Leaton community was dissolved in the 1950s. The State of Texas took over the fort in 1967.
This is the restored fort of Fort Leaton.
Who is this great guy?
Notice the wooden bars on the window. Wonder if it is for security or shade or both?
This is a room in the inside of the fort, having period furniture.
I am in front of a Honey Mesquite tree.
Wow, these cactus could impale you! However, it is really pretty.
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