Volcan Lanin (3747) and a Monkey Puzzle tree (Araucaria Araucana), the national tree of Chile.

We’re back in Argentina after a month in Chile.  Though we chose a road that is mostly paved, the 40 km of gravel was so bad that we had to get off our bikes and walk for 6 km.  After crossing the border at 6 pm we knew we wouldn’t make it to the nearest town tonight, and weren’t prepared to camp.  Luckily, a small store at a national park trailhead carried meager provisions; so we bought a can of tuna, a can of beans, and a bottle of beer.  Cycling downhill with the wind was slow-going until we reached pavement and then flew for the last 40k in an hour-and-a-half.  We are camping wild near rapids on the Malleo river and a cold meal from cans never tasted so good.

The cleats on my bike sandals are so worn down they barely grip the pedal. (There should be a point on the top/front of the cleat)

Our new tent beside the Malleo river.

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