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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
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. 08, 2013 São Borja – Santa Fe Odometer 64117 – 64787 I am waking up to another sunny day. After breakfast and packing I’m heading to the center of town to draw some additional Brazilian money (to change to Pesos) from a cash machine. I’m concerned about the chances to get Argentine pesos at the favorable “blue” rate at the local border crossing on a Sunday. Asking a local guy for… Read More
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