I made it home on the 18th. The trip from Punta Arenas to Santiago to Houston to Chicago had only one hiccup. When I booked the flight out of Punta Arenas back in December, I reserved a seat on a flight that was leaving at 2:54. What I failed to realize is that LATAM’s reservationContinue reading “It’s a Wrap!”
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A Day on the Beagle Channel and then Heading Home
March 15 – March 16 March 15 – The Beagle Channel and Harberton Penguin Reserve On Sunday, March 15, Kevin, Jane and I booked a boat ride out to the Harberton Penguin Reserve, which is east out of Ushuaia down the Beagle Channel towards the open Atlantic. The Beagle Channel is one of two interiorContinue reading “A Day on the Beagle Channel and then Heading Home”
Perito Moreno Glacier, Torres del Paine and Ushuaia (Fin del Mundo)
March 9-March 14 March 9 – Los Antiguos, Argentina to Gobernador Gregores, Argentina I had to leave the group early so that I could arrive in Gobernador Gregores for a six-hour phone call. I was on the road at 7:00 am, about an hour ahead of the group. The first 60k was due east andContinue reading “Perito Moreno Glacier, Torres del Paine and Ushuaia (Fin del Mundo)”
March 8 Heli Flight
Below is a video of the helicopter flight we took on 3/8. I’ve sped it up to shorten it down to 13 minutes. Enjoy!!!
March 1-8
PATAGONIA!!! “The Heart of Patagonia is the Wind, and Its Soul is the Mountains” Eric Thomsen, our guide. On this leg of the trip, we have experienced in full the soul of Patagonia. Many great rides in, and exposure to, the mountains, lakes, glaciers, volcanos, flora and fauna of Patagonia. Several of the members ofContinue reading “March 1-8”
February 23-29
Cafayate to Pucon I believe I have finally hit stride on traveling alone, managing the motorcycle, planning my routes and taking advantage of the time I have to travel and think about what may be coming next in my life. The traveling alone piece has been more challenging than I thought. Managing the motorcycle hasContinue reading “February 23-29”
February 16-22
Arica, San Pedro de Atacama, Purmamarca, Jujuy and Cafayate Feb. 16 – Arica – Day Off the Bike I stayed in a VERY funky hostel in Arica called Hostel Sunny Days. It is owned and run by Russ who is a Kiwi and about 70 years old. The place was a few blocks off theContinue reading “February 16-22”
February 12-15, 2020
Getting My Motorcycle Legs Underneath Me, the Atacama Desert and Arica Since I started the riding section of the trip, each day has been an adventure…but probably not in the manner you are assuming. It’s been six days of riding so far and I would describe it as follow. Day 1 – TOTAL MAYHEM. GettingContinue reading “February 12-15, 2020”
February 9, 10 and 11, 2020
The Start of My Motorcycle Journey A few folks have asked if I ride a motorcycle…well…kinda of. Before this trip only twice in my life. The first time was in 1980. Kathy, my wife, and I rode from Notre Dame to Lake Michigan to watch the sunset on our first date and I borrowed PaulContinue reading “February 9, 10 and 11, 2020”
January 31-February 8, 2020
Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking on Rio Futaleufu, Espolon and Azul and Hiking to Obsession Lake Just got back to Santiago from Patagonia. I had an enriching and eventful week with a great group of people. We spent seven days whitewater rafting and kayaking, hiking and mountain biking. There were 10 people in our group andContinue reading “January 31-February 8, 2020”
Bob Carey's South American Adventure 