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Strong Wind
As the sign suggests, beware of high winds! Strong enough to blow away a human? Only in Patagonia.
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Austral south
For a couple days, these caterpillars were everywhere, creating a virtual slalom course on the road.
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El Mosco
The mass gathering of cyclists in Villa O'Higgins. There were 10 of us total waiting for the ferry.
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Welcome to Argentina
The "road" into Argentina after the ferry from Villa O'Higgins. We were lucky to have gravity on our side heading south.
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Wind Powered
A long time dream of mine, to harness the wind on a bike. What better place than Patagonia? Those...
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Yungay
Our arrival to the final stretch of the carretera from Puerto Yungay.
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Tension
The tension in air in Chilean Patagonia is palpable as, with the election of a new president, plans...
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All hail mate
As in Argentina, southern Chile is mate country, as this tribute to the most popular drink here attests.
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Chaiten
These houses were buried, not just outside, but throughout the buildings. The ash fell and was then...
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Harbor
Finally some sun
After several straight days of pouring rain in Ushuaia, we finally saw the spectacular mountains that surround town.
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Staged photo
This isn't how we looked when we rolled into town. Frozen to the bone and soaked to the core, we came back the next day for a photo.
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Cozy Bus Stop
Another make-shift hotel, this bus stop on Tierra del Fuego made the perfect shelter from the wind. ...
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Ñandu
The rhea, or ñandu in spanish, is a close relative of the ostrich and one of the strangest creatures...
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Biker's best friend?
It's a rare dog that receives commendations from us, but this guy and his buddy deserve it. For 30...
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Sunset boat
The towers
Torres del Paine holds some of the most impressive granite in the world. Sheer walls, rising to 2500+ meters rise as if being stabbed from below.
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