(December 20 – written by “Just Dave”) Wow, what a day.  We started early with grand plans for pushing on to the Chile border, past our intended stop at an abandoned hotel.  Patagonia winds however, had other plans for us.  We ended up having to stop at the hotel simply because the winds were again … Continue reading Blowing in the wind – Rio Pelque to Abandoned hotel (60k, 26,093k/800ft)

(December 18 – written by “Just Dave”) We already posted a blog today but then we had a photogenic afternoon that merited a quick second post.  This afternoon’s photo excitement involved going to the local laguna here in El Calafate.  It’s a short stroll from our apartment to the laguna.  I went down there to … Continue reading Birds in El Calafate

t(December 18 – written by “Just Dave”) Yesterday we spent the day at the glacier Perito Moreno.  It was a great experience. There are a couple of different ways to see the glacier – for the adventure junkies, there are boat rides and ice climbs.  For the more sedate of us, there is a walk … Continue reading Glacier visit in El Calafate

(December 16 – written by “Just Dave”) We made some progress today on our chore lists.  I managed to get Nancy’s gears working better by changing the shift cables.  My shifting still seems a little easier so I may swap wheels with her just to be sure that her issue is not in the hub, … Continue reading El Calafate musings and an Argentinean Parrilla

(December 15 – written by “Just Dave”) Sometimes we struggle coming up with names for our blogs.  Sometimes the names are cute or clever.  And other times, well, the name just hits us on the head like a load of bricks.  Today was a load of bricks, perhaps even a double load of bricks.  We … Continue reading 90 KPH headwinds – The Pink House to El Calafate (77k, 25,921k/2,040ft)

(December 14 – written by “Just Dave”) Today I think I just about broke my helmet mount rear view mirror.  No, I didn’t fall or drop my helmet.  Rather, for the first 90k or so, we had the magnificent Mount Fitz Roy and its full range hanging out just behind us.  It was far harder … Continue reading Wild winds – El Chalten to the Pink House (121k, 25,844k/1,621ft)

(October 20 – written by Dave) After three days of climbing, we are getting close to the top of Paso Los Libertadores, the border pass between Argentina and Chile. We stopped today as planned at a ski hill that is about 22k from the pass.  By the time we stopped around 1:30, the wind was … Continue reading Nearing the top – Uspallata to Ski hill Penitentes (66k/22,907k, 3,400ft)

(October 19 – written by Nancy) Another short mileage day but it was up all day so that counts for something, right?  Our little cabana last night was very quiet and comfortable – once I got Dave unplugged from watching CNN.  It’s a bit like playing video games or watching an action movie right before … Continue reading More up – Potrerillos to Uspallata (60k/22,841k, 2,300ft)