Ushuaia - the end of the road

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And so we have come as far south as it is possible for us to go, to Tierra del Fuego, where the road ends. Around 100 miles south of us is the small group of islands which make up Cape Horn. As a group, we rolled down to the end of Ruta 3, had a big hug, took some photos, and headed back to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.

Since leaving the most notherly point of the road in Alaska, we have:

Ridden 20,311 miles
Visited 13 countries (USA, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Argentina)
Crossed 17 land borders (including 7 times between Argentina and Chile)
Stayed in nearly 100 different hotels
Had 3 haircuts (2 for Christine, 1 for me)
Smashed the world record for consumption of consecutive scrambled egg breakfasts

After a couple of days of boozing and penguin spotting here in Ushuaia, we will start the 2,000 mile ride back up to Buenos Aires, from where the bike will be shipped home, so we will report back for the final time from there. In the meantime, enjoy your Christmas shopping.

Adios amigos.

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Photos

This is it
You can go no further south in the world by land transport - job done.

Torres del Paine
No more bike and mountain pictures after this, we promise.

Over 2 months criss crossing the Andes from top to bottom
And just when you think you can't cope with any more fantastic scenery, you turn another corner something like this happens.

Guanaco gynaecology
Ahh look, there's a Guanaco. Omigod, what's that coming out of it's bottom? Arrrgh, it's a miniature Guanaco!

Mother and baby doing fine
And it stumbled around and fell on its face just like Bambi - a proper David Attenborough moment, right by the side of the road in Torres del Paine.

They haven't forgotten...
... and they still want them back. Doesn't cause any problems though, everyone is incredibly friendly.

Meet Ed
He's having a thoughtful moment before getting on the ferry across the Magellan Straits to Tierra del Fuego - and who can blame him?

Greetings from the end of the world
Enjoying a couple of days in Ushuaia, just to let it all sink in.

Comments

[matt]

you're a long way from home...
...and you've definitely earned a few days in the pleasuredome. Congratulations on the whole trip, it has looked amazing -- and thanks for the vicarious thrills. I'll be raising a glass to you this evening -- bottoms up! Hope to see you both soon. x

[Pete]

The end of the world looks fantastic Maximus. Safe journey back to BA. nice to speak to you early. bye for now

[Ludo]

The end of the world/road
A brilliant and unforgettable achievment - pity the end of the world does not have an apocryphal medieval chasm you can look over. It looks a bit like lots of other places. We are all looking forward to seeing you back - thank you Chrissie so much for my birthday call and message. So sorry to have missed you. I was in Dublin for my birthday. Much love Ludo xxx

[anonymous]

Hi Chris and Max. I have really enjoyed your adventure thanks for sharing it with me. Enjoy the time you have left. Get in touch Chris when you get back. Take care both of you. Susan x

[Bird]

You've only gone and done it!
So pleased for you both...although I think it a little selfish to finish and thereby deny me (us) of your wit and amazing photography of parts of the Earth I'm unlikely ever to venture to...can't you stay a bit longer (notwithstanding, Kendal, that I miss you!). Can't wait to catch up. It really looks like it was the trip of a lifetime. And you're still together! ha ha. Love ya, see ya, byeee (thanks for reminding me C) B xx

[Stephen]

Wow
Wow. Can't wait to see you.

[Sharing the Journey]

Thanks for sharing
What a great ride. Thanks for taking the time to post your adventure. What is next? Alec

[Charlie]

Nice one
Well done on finishing the journey south and enjoy the final leg after which luxury awaits... See you for some real beer in UK soon Charlie

[darrell]

Great trip, it's been interesting reading about it.

[denidax]

congrats!
Well done guys!!!! I loved riding along with you...

[Ray]

Congratulations to you both
Chris and Max - just wanted to drop a note to say congratulations, I have followed your blog with great interest, it was wonderful reading and fantastic pictures. Have a safe trip back and hopefully someday I can get more stories in person when I'm back in the UK - all the best - Ray....