Still going up to Buena Vista
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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule a... [read more]
Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule a... [read more] Blog: Fernet or Cerveza ?
Date: July 4th 2008
Even though I had expected the Argentines to be amiable and good-natured, I was still taken aback by the genuine warmth of these super-friendly people who offered help when I looked lost, waved to me as I cycled past and dealt with my clumsily-constructed Spanish with patience and good-humour. The occasional truck-drivers and motorcyclists with whom I was sharing the roads waved and sounded the ... read more
Date: July 4th 2008
Even though I had expected the Argentines to be amiable and good-natured, I was still taken aback by the genuine warmth of these super-friendly people who offered help when I looked lost, waved to me as I cycled past and dealt with my clumsily-constructed Spanish with patience and good-humour. The occasional truck-drivers and motorcyclists with whom I was sharing the roads waved and sounded the ... read more
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After travelling from London to Ulan Bator by train, I plan to cycle around Mongolia before continuing by rail to Beijing.
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