Leaving from the sand pit again we had a great mix of tar and gravel swopping leader and tail end charlies while all having a crack at the photography.
Clumps of volcanic tufts reminding us very much of Iceland
P1230043 by twomotokiwis, on FlickrWe changed our plans part way down choosing to go Chile side through a border, in between we had past Alumine then up the road being beautifully tar sealed before hitting some ripio that proved interesting for our 95 % spent E07 front tire and being loaded heavy witha front and rear up on board the rear …..not a great combo.
Cool rock columns lining the road
P1230081 by twomotokiwis, on FlickrCheck out the swirly grain in the rock
P1230076 by twomotokiwis, on FlickrThe side road we took
P1230098 by twomotokiwis, on Flickr Lunch spot
IMG_6011 by twomotokiwis, on FlickrLunch
IMG_6014 by twomotokiwis, on FlickrOn the way to the border Clints headlight mask came loose so it was a quick F1 stop to strap it back in place, that was easy, Rosie's bike on the other hand appeared to get tired and lay down for a siesta
A knight in dirty Klimgear running to the rescue .....sorry Rosie, not prince this time round
P1230142 by twomotokiwis, on FlickrUp easily
P1230143 by twomotokiwis, on FlickrMore rocks with sticky outy bits
P1230147 by twomotokiwis, on FlickrTaking a right to the National park with Volcan Lanin sticking out providing fantastic viewing, it looked much like Volcan Concepion on Ometepe Island in Nicaragua.
P1230161 by twomotokiwis, on FlickrThe ugly ripio near the border, being heavy loaded with two tires on board and a 95 % spent front.....yeah
P1230168 by twomotokiwis, on FlickrThe border was pretty quick and painless and we were greeted by fresh new tar seal followed buy some serious roadworks where they are blowing the rock to widen and improve the road.
Part way down the valley we came across a camp ground before Curarrehue that was in a great setting, had a pool and showers etc so we treated to a good clean after ruffing it out for a couple of nights.
Camp
IMG_6036 by twomotokiwis, on FlickrA local
IMG_6015 by twomotokiwis, on FlickrMiniature Torres Del Paine
IMG_6027 by twomotokiwis, on FlickrAgain some good fud washed down by nice wine in a great setting with great people.
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