Setting up our first camp

La Quiaca to Salta The Final (Part deux)

December 10th 2009
Cycling was an absolute pleasure when we left La Quiaca. The weather was not too bad, our reunion with tarmac was incredible, the road was reasonably flat and we were carrying some good-looking steaks. They cost us about one pound each. The only slight blip during the day was an alighty thunderstorm. We could not have timed our arrival at a convenient shelter at a check point much better. We s ... read more

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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 an... ... read more

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Ross Bland

Over the Andes the Hard Way

Thanks to all for such great support and especially to those who donated funds. In the end we did it! I have noticed that there are still plenty of people reading this blog. Before and during our trip I read many blogs like ours in order to research what we were getting ourselves into. Seeing that there are still people visiting our site leads me to believe that other tour cyclists are doing research just like we did. If you fall under this category then do feel free to get in touch. I am more than happy to help as I remember how daunting the whole thing was. Welcome to our Blog!!... full info

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