Up the Carretera Austral

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February 10th 2007

Published: August 7th 2007

Dust. Headwinds. Gusts from the side strong enough to blow cyclists off the road. The occasional tailwind! Rain. Climbs, descents and more climbs. Gravel roads. Endless corrugations. Potholes. Teeth rattled loose in the jaw. Stock cubes turned to a residue that is reminiscent of used engine oil. A blessed stretch of tarmac. Tábanos (horseflies) in at least three, equally voracious and persistent ... Read Full Entry

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claire + dave

claire n dave

In July 2006, having packed up our homes and jobs, sold the children and robbed the bank, we left Australia for a year-long cycling and hiking (and mountain climbing) adventure, mostly in South America, via Cuba. Since then, we've been plotting how to do this again. Until it comes off we've made the most of what opportunities have come our way for smaller trips.... full info

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Leaning into the wind

This sculpture, in Coyhaique, and the trees in the background tell the story of Carretera Austral winds

In memory of comrades disappeared

A simple remembrance stone among the ornate and expensive family mausoleums in the Coyhaique cememetry

At Cascadas Escondidas

In Parque Pumalin, with Jess (pictured) and Phil

Our campsite steams dry as the morning sun reaches it

Parque Pumalin

Alerces, Parque Pumalin

Alerce, Parque Pumalin

The massive trunks are supported by relatively few, stubby branches that are often moss and lichen-covered

27th March 2007

Mark and Becky
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Chile
It's sounding like this leg of the journey is quite hard going in places. I'm glad you're finding the occasional oasis of rest amongst the days of hard riding. By the way, who is that beard-face you've picked up along the way and what's happened to Dave? Love, Mark and Becky

29th March 2007

Rob
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Great to get the next instalment. What a journey. And the blog is truly world class.

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