Thursday, December 13, 2007

December 13, 2007

Landon says to Jocelyn, ¨will you fill out a liability waiver before you get on the back of Sean´s bike.¨ Jocelyn looks at Landon with a nervous grin, waits until Landon leaves the room, and says, ¨Sean, I don´t think I will be riding with you today.¨
Probably a good thing she didn´t sign that waiver. Today´s ride was grueling and very difficult. The temperature was a dry 105, and the wind was hot and liked to push the bikes around. The gravel was once again very sandy and difficult to work with at some points, not to mention, long stretches through the desert with little water makes one worry about the gas station shortage in the area.
Made it safely though, and we are about one day north of Mendoza, Argentina. Here are some pictures from the last few days.

Route 40 south of Cachi on the way to Cafayate
The same.
Little Argentine girl outside of Cafayate, giving us a wonderful display of music, dance and spice.

Hanging up Christmas decor in the plaza of Cachi.
Riding down Route 40 besides some children.
Vineyards outside of Cafayate.
National park south of Salta on the way to intersect with Route 40.
Camping with bike in Cachi.
Cactus wood ceiling and alter. Nanni Winery, Cafayate, Argentina.