Tierra del Fuego

Sorry for the huge gap in time and space. It’s been difficult to connect to wifi and find time to post. I get one or the other but never both at the same time. I finished the Carretera Austral a few weeks ago. It was both challenging and incredible at the same time. The lastContinue reading “Tierra del Fuego”

Carretera Austral

After about two months in Argentina on Route 40, I crossed the border back into Chile at Futaleufu accompanied by Mariano (Nano) and Guillermo. We were lucky to get a sunny day after hearing about the long stretch of rainy days. Nevertheless, at the end of the first day, the rain came out to christenContinue reading “Carretera Austral”

Patagonia

I’m in the Argentinian side of Patagonia. I’ve been here for about three weeks, since I crossed into the province of Neuquén after Mendoza. But only for the past week, as I rode through Villa Pehuenia, San Martin de los Andes, Villa Angostura, Bariloche, and El Bolsón have I been surrounded by mountains, rivers, andContinue reading “Patagonia”

Chapter Two: Going Solo

“We can’t have courage and comfort at the same time.” Brene Brown It’s been difficult breaking free of the San Juan/Mendoza wine vortex. Every time I get ready to leave a force more powerful than my bike pulls me back into its wine tasting, partying to all hours center. I’ve learned to just go withContinue reading “Chapter Two: Going Solo”

In The News

“Striving is more important than being successful. Striving is a means of transforming.”   Mike Colter aka Luke Cage I’m still rolling along in wine country. International Perspective   The aftermath of the U.S. Presidential elections are being felt here in Argentina. The national congress shut down in Buenos Aires the week of OUR elections! PeopleContinue reading “In The News”

Entering Wine Country

Whew.  We finally hit tarmac after over 4 weeks on dirt road. Who knew there could be so much joy associated with asphalt. Before I touch on the highlights of being in the “big” city, let me go over the details of getting here. We left San Antonio de los Cobres last Monday. We knewContinue reading “Entering Wine Country”

Argentina: Route 40

“When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race.”   H.G. Wells It seems like lite-years since we left San Pedro de Atacama, Chile but it’s only been 7 days. That’s what happens when you’re constantly on the move.  We rode from Chile to ArgentinaContinue reading “Argentina: Route 40”