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Blog: “Is this the end of the beginning?”
Posted on Sunday May 13, 2012
The last few weeks in southern Chile and Argentina have shown us that winter is fast approaching: lots of rain and often very frosty, humid nights. We managed to temporarily paper over the cracks of the problem by adding a fleecy blanket to our sleeping bags, and jumping on a bus to Argentina where it rains less than in Chile. But, we have to face it: we’re not fast enough to keep ahead of the seasons and where we’re planning to go, Bolivia-bound, it will be extremely cold at night for the next four to five months. Even during the height of summer, the high passes (over 3000 metres) can get snow. We don’t want to give the impression that we’re bailing out on South America because we dislike anything about it other than the weather. We have loved our time here and have met some great people while on the road. We’ll definitely miss meeting them in random places along the route. Given the havoc that the cold damp night air was playing with Peli’s asthma, we’ve decided to head to the USA where the climate will be more forgiving. It’s best to avoid the asthma triggers when in the ...
Review: Spitting feathers – Exped mat five year warranty
Posted on Friday May 11, 2012
Our beloved Exped DownMat 7 Pump DLX has started to spit feathers out the deflation valve.
Blog: “Ruta de los Siete Lagos”
Posted on Saturday April 28, 2012
Highlights: Chocolate, Crema de Mani ice cream, Le Tandem, lakes, ash and volcanoes.
Review: Touching the brim: an updated review of the Tilley Hemp TH5
Posted on Sunday April 15, 2012
I was searching for a hat which would keep the rain, sun and wind off my head and out of my eyes as I walk or cycle about. But finding one that didn't mean I had to change my wardrobe was difficult
Blog: “Dry? No dry?”
Posted on Thursday April 12, 2012
Highlights: Very cold rain, well-deserved tarmac, long rides, Casa de Ciclistas, message in the sand from the French tandem, free camping and a warm bed.
