Cafayate (Argentina) to Santiago (Chile) - The Black Dog Gang

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February 13th 2008

Published: February 14th 2008

THE BLACK DOG GANG Myself, Carl, Jose (from Spain) and his girlfriend Ulli (from Germany) set of from Cafeyate on a beautiful blue day as we cycled pass vineyards and rolling mountains running on either side of us. We stopped for a short dreak and were introduced to the delux temptation of ´Dulce de Leche´smeared on bread or on banana. Unfortunately it probably does not do your teeth any good (... Read Full Entry

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Sarah Hartley & Carl Helliwell

SazandCarlos

Myself and Carlos have spent 19 months cycle touring Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Burma, Loas, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Southern India, Turkey, Greece, Macadonia, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Germany, Holland and now back home in the North of England. Its the best thing I've ever done and would encourage anybody else to do it. Sarah & Carl xx xx ... full info

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Track

This is the Chilean side....down hill

Border

Christ the Redemer, with both flags on either side.

Stelvio again!!!

This was a 6km section of hairpins, and yes the trucks did take the whole road up.....

Hay-time

This reminds me of the days when we use to go up to the farm in summer, with Grandad Hartley sitting on his tractor with his yellow bailer.

Chilean Andes

Santiago´s Plaza

14th February 2008

Jóse & Ulli
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hola de "black dog gang"
What wonderful pictures and looong texts!!! You´ve certainly put your foot down!!! Jose´s still on "his" mountain, I´m recovering with capuchino in Mendoza. Thanx for the wonderful 2 weeks of head wind, somehow the wind has calmed down as soon as you 2 have left...que raro!!! And remember: Always "todo derecho"!!!

21st February 2008

JOse & Ulli
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black dog
Hi !!! Where are you??? Waiting for more photos from beautiful NZ!!! Keep us updated!!! We caught another bus down to Bariloche and enjoy wonderful cool sunshine down here in Patagonia. Tomorrow we´ll set off on the bikes again, sadly not with you guys!!! Good-day!! And greetings to Robert & Amanda! Jose & Ulli, 2 black dogs with 2 hanging ears without you...

25th February 2008

Laura
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What a Ride !!!
Hi Sarah and Carl ... what an amazing trip you have had so far! I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your adventures and seeing the photos. Am looking forward to your next installment in New Zealand. Take care of one another ... Luv Laura from Canada.

7th March 2008

stotty
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nice one ....
looking good guys...pretty inspirational ..we are looking forward to similar spectacles very soon!! hope all is well...i bet NZ is a bit of a culture shock now eh....

19th April 2008

Julia Chew
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Sounds like your having a ball. Nick has just reminded me that for his 30th I opened an account so he got take your trip, this week we raided it take the boys to Pontins!!! How life changes glad you're living your dream take care Luv Julia xxx

23rd April 2008

JOse & Ulli
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wuff! wuff!
Hey you 2!!! We´re really looking forward to new photos!!! Or wasn´t NZ worth the effort?¿¿¿ Your black dog gang from Punta Arenas, close to Fireland

30th April 2008

James Fioravanti
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The guys of Jujuy
Hi Sarah and Carl. I don't know if you received my email. I'm the guy riding the bike near Jujuy, from South Brazil. Congratulations for your travel. I'm already imagine others ways looking your pictures. Our expedition is in: http://doatlanticoaopacificojames.blogspot.com Your picture is in the 25º dia... Saluti James

24th May 2008

jenny and ian
jenny and ian

loosers and jobless..
we met a Brasilian couple in a jeep who were telling us about a Spanish guy and German woman on bikes down in south Argentina...small world eh? Apparently Uli climbed Aconagua...haha...what a messer!! but much respect...

2nd October 2008

Tracey Simpson
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wow what an amazing adventure!!
Wow Sarah and Carl you look like you are having an experience of a lifetime . I am also soooooooooo jealous. If I was you i would keep going for as long as your little legs and wallet will let you. Enjoy and be safe!!!!

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