(September 22 – written by Dave) Today we started with another Argentinean brekkie in terms of serving size but as most of it was homemade by our hospedaje’s owner, well, it was orders of magnitude better in taste.  It may still not have been enough food but it was delicious.  There was some limited discussion … Continue reading Spring flowers – San Salvador de Jujuy to Salta (97k/21,295k, 2,400 ft)

(September 21 – written by Dave) Today we had one of those Argentinean brekkies that we’d been warned about.  That is, coffee and a handful of diamond shaped bread bits.  I say bits because you could eat them in one bite, they were not anything close to rolls.  They also gave us a butter and … Continue reading Spring has sprung –  Humahuaca to San Salvador de Jujuy (129k/21,199k, 1,260 ft)

(September 20 – written by Dave) Today we left the hotel about 8AM – on the way out meeting the resident dog that we’d heard so much about – he is big.  Nancy wanted to take him with us but she was out of room on her bike.  Today’s scenery started much like yesterday finished, … Continue reading Roadside meetings – Abra Pampa to Humahuaca (87k/21,070, 1,350 ft)

(September 19 – written by Dave) We rose this morning with low expectations for a hearty brekkie at our first Argentinean hotel.  We heard and read that they don’t do brekkie well here.  I’m happy to report that at least at the Hosteria Munay in La Quiaca, brekkie is more than sufficient, and may have … Continue reading Day one in Argentina – La Quiaca to Abra Pampa (74k/21,983k, 700 ft)