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”
Author Archives: Denise LaFountaine
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”
Happy 2017
Happy New Year! I’m back on the grid for a minute. Please forgive my sporadic posts (My last post did not link to FB; feel free to go directly to my blog to check it out). It’s difficult to be on a schedule when my days and wifi are unpredictable 😬. I continue to rideContinue reading “Happy 2017”
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”
Grateful
A heart-felt shout out to Mr. Dana Hansen from Greenbay, Wisconsin! Way back in March, Dana answered a post I put on a biker blog for someone to accompany me through Bolivia. In May, after a brief visit to Seattle to verify that I’m not a complete nut case, Dana took a humongous leap ofContinue reading “Grateful”
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”
I’m Here
Bolivia kicked my butt. First she pummeled me to death, then she beat me to a pulp, and finally, she chewed me up and spit me out. But first, the rest of the story. It took 18 days to go a pathetic 435 miles from Oruro to the Southwest corner of Bolivia. Those hard wonContinue reading “I’m Here”