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Michael's motorcycle diary
Monthly Archives: January 2014
Jan 12, 2014 Punta Arenas – Seno Otway – Punta Arenas Odometer km 72732 – 72840 Blue skies and sunshine, mild air and no wind to speak of – a perfect day for a stroll through town! The park, the boulevards and buildings in the city center give Punta Arenas an almost Old World vibe, quite different from the somewhat faceless frontier towns Ushuaia, Rio Grande and Rio Gallegos. East of the… Read More
Jan 07, 2014 Rio Gallegos – Tolhuin Odometer km 71374 – 71967 In the morning the wind is still blowing hard, albeit not as fierce as yesterday. The 50-something km from this boring oil town to the Chilean border go by quickly, but then I’m stuck for two hours in the agonizingly slow and inefficient procedures at the joint Argentine-Chilean border control office. It is not permitted to bring fresh fruit, vegetables… Read More
03 Jan. 2014 San Carlos de Bariloche – Parque Nacional Los Alerces Odometer km 69493 – 69766 While I’m packing my bags, Matias is installing the parts Jo brought in her luggage because they hadn’t arrived in time for my departure from Rio: Protectors for headlight and radiator and a new tail light. Julia tucks a sandwich on home-made bread into my tank bag, then my wonderful hosts send me on my… Read More
Dec 26, 2014 San Carlos de Bariloche – Lago Ranco (Chile) Odometer 68510 – 68845 Around noon, Jo and I say goodbye to our hosts, temporarily. We are going to Chile to meet friends of mine, but plan on being back before New Year’s Eve. The air is clear and the wind is blowing hard from the West, making tall, white-capped waves on the lake. A last look back across the lake… Read More
Dec 20, 2013 Chos Malal – Villa Pehuenia Odometer km 67507 – 67869 By the time I’m entering the breakfast room, my three Swiss companions from last night are already ready to leave. They will take a tour through the mountains, their destination for the evening is Villa Pehuenia. Before I hit the road as well I have my oil changed at local motorcycle shop and buy a 5 liter fuel canister… Read More
Dec 18, 2013 Santa Cruz – Termas del Cajón Grande Odometer km 66812 – 67169 A few kilometers on local back roads get me to Ruta 5, the motorway connecting Santiago with the South. Past one of the toll stations on the way to Talca I see a truck pulled over on the shoulder. The six BMW R1200GS on the trailer spark my curiosity and I stop for a chat with the… Read More
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