PART VI: Cueva de las Manos: January 7-8 January 7 The next morning, we woke up early in order to drive all day on the eternal dirt road of Route 40. Despite the desertic region and flat landscape, animals were constantly animating the scenery. "Quoiques" (wild austriches), "guanacos" (deer/lama), "pinches" (armadillos) and birds of prey were always present along the road. After several hours of bumps, dirt, and pampas, we arrived at sunset at the estancia "El Telken" which was literally an oasis in the middle of the route 40 desert. Entering the property, we saw hundreds of sheeps grazing in the field. Petti, a woman with descent from New Zealand, warmly welcomed us and indicated us where to camp on their immense yard. After setting up our tent, she invited us to join her husband,
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