11/14/2014
A simple thing like electricity could easily be taken for granted. After all, energy is invisible to the human eye. We can’t touch it or smell it. What is energy? It is the ability to do work. Heat is a byproduct of energy and it is something all animals crave. We seek it out and gather around it. We are most fortunate to have learned how to harness energy. It is the reason for our exponential growth and advancement.
I slept motionless under a pile of blankets. I was securely tucked away so that no cold air would disturb my rest. When I finally rose from my slumber my body felt achy but my mind was alert. The first steps out of bed were slow and labored. It took a cup of hot chocolate and a cup of hot tea to set me in motion. Even after I consumed my hot liquids, I lounged until a few rays of sunshine peeked out. My body just didn’t feel like cooperating.
I ate a smaller breakfast than usual. Crystal had secured a breakfast donation but we had to share one plate. The veggie omelet we ordered was filled with chunks of bell pepper and spinach. This was very tasty. The combination of beans, potato cubes, and fresh tortillas really hit the spot. Not wanting to ask for too much, we thanked the restaurant and I hit the road with a lingering hunger. It was probably a good thing since, I run more comfortably when I’m half full.
The roads on this day grew wider and the traffic increased. Cars, trucks, and even farm machinery kept the two lane roads very busy. The vehicular fumes and cold air elicited coughs from my lungs and the farm equipment actually bullied me out of my running gutter. The enormous machines just didn’t fit on the roads. After getting pushed to the grass on more than one occasion, I decided to cross four lanes and go against my running wisdom. I ran in the same direction as the traffic. Two hundred feet made a world of difference. Instead of getting pushed back by the wind of the oncoming traffic, I was given a lift by going with the flow. This was no longer a lonely road. All evidence pointed to the arrival at a metropolitan city. I could practically taste San Antonio in the air.
I ran downhill to enter the town of Castroville. The bird’s eye view from the top of the hill revealed a spread out city. Yes, I was definitely getting closer to the big city. I ended the day in the city of Castroville and hitched a ride back to our place of lodging. Alsatian Golf Course, Spa, and Resort was quite a sight. My eyes grew wide when we arrived at the resort. Honestly I had never seen an R.V. resort this nice before. The spaces were spacious, the pool and Jacuzzi were brand new and heated. Jesse at the front desk had the friendly Texas demeanor. He made sure we were comfortable and he showed us all the perks the place had to offer. We signed a few books for Jesse and agreed to explore the place after I changed out of my sweaty clothes. As I walked back to the trailer I looked at my surroundings and thought to myself, life is pretty good.
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