From Flat Fields to Colorful Roads: A Texas Drive with History
Farewell to The Hubbell Duplex
After four days, it was time to hit the road and continue our journey towards Austin, TX. With a long day ahead, we said our goodbyes to the charming Hubbell Duplex early in the morning: we were on our way by 8:30 am.
Wildflower Spectacle, a Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson
Undeniably flat, the drive through the Texas Panhandle offered a familiar view similar to the Dutch polders I know so well. The scenery changed when vibrant wildflowers started to show and bloomed along the roadside. Interestingly, with a program championed by Lady Bird Johnson, Texas was the first state to begin planting wildflowers along highways. About a century later, a long drive through this immense state is much more enjoyable with all these bright colors along the road.
Date
Friday, April 5, 2024
Distance
489 miles
Moving Time
About 8.5 hours
WEATHER
Dry, sunny, with strong winds