Salar de Atacama
The desert has always held fascination. We have traveled across a few deserts: in the sub-arctic of Canada, California, the Middle … Continue reading Salar de Atacama
Tag: Cycle touring in Chile
Valle de Elqui, Home of Pisco
Let us update you on what happened before blowing out a wheel north of Huasco. We wanted to explore the Elqui … Continue reading Valle de Elqui, Home of Pisco
Pelicans, Cacti and Grapes
Our three days in Valpo were a nice break from cycling, and at the same time it gave us a … Continue reading Pelicans, Cacti and Grapes
Crossing the Andes
It’s been a while since our last update. Internet was a bit sparse as we cycled through the mountains of … Continue reading Crossing the Andes
Under the Volcano
After celebrating my 50th birthday in La Arena and meeting our friend Frank Seier, we cycled the final bit of … Continue reading Under the Volcano
The Rain Forest
After our three-day hiatus in Coyhaique we were well rested, had clean clothes again and were supplied with an abundance … Continue reading The Rain Forest
The Torture Eventually Stops
The bicycles have taken an incredible pounding. We had no idea they could take the kind of abuse they’ve received … Continue reading The Torture Eventually Stops
A Turquoise Ribbon
At first glance, the landscape north of Cochrane is not of the same eye-popping quality as the glacier-clad mountains and … Continue reading A Turquoise Ribbon
Puerto Natales East Side Green
In East Vancouver, there was a time when many houses were painted in a pale green colour. We found it … Continue reading Puerto Natales East Side Green
Torres del Paine
The alarm went off at 6 AM. Way too early but necessary if we were to catch the 7.30 bus … Continue reading Torres del Paine
