While traveling with Michael, on the rest days we are eating very well. During one of the days in Pucon we decided to do a BBQ. In the supermarket we bought two nice pieces of meat, a kilo of sussages, and 1½ liter of red wine. What more do you really need? Michael, the food [ Read More ]
Distance: 81.19 km Ride time: 4:59:30 Average: 16.23 km/h Total: 23831 km I have enjoyed some nice sunrises lately, usually over lakes and mountains. Today the sun rose over Volcano Lanín as I opened my tent. A Beautiful sight. We then packed our stuff and cycled towards the border with Chile, only a couple of [ Read More ]
Distance: 86.46 km Ride time: 5:25:15 Average: 15.98 km/h Total: 23745 km Last night we had heard some noises and seen lights not far away from our tents. We stayed awake for a while trying to figure out what and who it was. This morning we could see that it was indeed some other travelers [ Read More ]
Distance: 76.79 km Ride time: 3:43:37 Average: 20.70 km/h Total: 23662 km From our campsite at Lago Villarino we took our time in the morning, slowly getting ready for the next stretch of road at the 7 Lakes. You know it’s going to be another special day when you wake up to a view like [ Read More ]
Distance: 66.38 km Ride time: 4:45:37 Average: 13.98 km/h Total: 23585 km We were now entering the 7 Lakes district – an area other cyclists had talked a lot about. We were not disappointed! From the morning both of our cameras were running non-stop – one postcard perfect lake came after the other… With full [ Read More ]
Distance: 97.38 km Ride time: 5:42:14 Average: 15.77 km/h Total: 23519 km As we were getting ready to leave Bariloche, Jorge told us that we wouldn’t have to worry about the weather anymore; he had arranged summer for us from now on. Thus, with the sun shining we were rolling down from the beautiful house [ Read More ]
After a very nice night of deep sleep followed by a slow breakfast I felt as well rested as I have in a long time. The day started for real as we made the short hike up to a Buddhist Stupa located just above Jorge’s house. A little piece of Asia in Argentina, who would [ Read More ]
Distance: 48.28 km Ride time: 3:03:36 Average: 15.77 km/h Total: 23442 km It had been raining the whole night, but luckily the rain stopped as we were having breakfast in our tents. Sometimes you are lucky. A few hours later and the sun was shining! I had been in contact with Jorge LU5VV who lives [ Read More ]
Distance: 79.41 km Ride time: 5:35:21 Average: 14.20 km/h Total: 23394 km I think both Michael and I had a “Monday morning” day as we left Bolson. These days comes once in a while at home, and on the bicycle as well. It was gray and cold as we left town heading north. I have [ Read More ]
We decided to stay another day in El Bolson, waiting for the weather to improve. Bolson is known for its hippie culture. We went to the main square to listen to some live music. Some interesting types of persons around for sure! Back at our hostel we were meeting travelers from Argentina as well as [ Read More ]
