SOUTHBOUND!
Michael's motorcycle diary
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Jan 27, 2014 Gobernador Gregores – Esquel In the morning I take Jorge to the gas station, he wants to try to get a ride South from there. Then it’s Route 40 once again, conditions as usual: Glaring sun and high winds. Through the rear view mirror I’m keeping a close eye on the bike, pulling at the ropes and rocking around quite a bit on the bumpy gravel sections of the… Read More
Jan 23, 2014 Puerto Varas – Cochamó Getting to the airport in the morning is easier than thought, thanks to the hostel owner who is offering shuttle service at a reasonable price. I show up at the Alamo counter around 9:30 AM, but I’m in for a big disappointment. Despite my confirmed reservation with rentalcars.com, Alamo does not have a pick-up truck for me! Desperate, I’m explaining why the SUV they are… Read More
Jan 20, 2014 Gobernador Gregores – Perito Moreno I haven’t got much sleep last night, there’s too much running through my head. I need to get the bike fixed, but here in Argentina? Forget about it. – The only BMW motorcycle shop in Argentina is in Buenos Aires, 3000 km away. – The replacement parts will have to be imported. Import duties in Argentina are sky-high. – Even after paying all duties… Read More
Jan 17, 2014 Parque Nacional Torres del Paine – El Calafate Odometer km 73391 – 73727 A transition day, on the move to the next destination. Windy, but manageable. Passing the border via the gravel road at Cerro Castillo. Another 70 km of gravel on Route 40, then a smooth ride to El Calafate. In the afternoon the attempt to get my oil and oil filter changed at the only motorcycle shop… Read More
SOUTHBOUND! 
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