Day 36 to 38 – to Mendoza
26 to 28 April Kms travelled – 8,468
Idris and I are OK, but some big decisions need to be made now about the trip. I´ve lost more time rather than making some up, so I have to return to my wish list of things to do and reprioritise. Feeling a bit down about that – but there is so much to see and do, I can´t possibly fit everything in. Tough choices ahead!
Thought for the day
What a wondrous world we live in. There is beauty all around - in the people, the flora and fauna, and also in the landscape. I´ve mentioned before the scale of this country, but as each day passes I am still able to be stunned by the majesty of nature. I hope that continues, but I just wish I was finding it a little easier to get to. I suppose the greatest rewards are those we work for.
Day 39 to 40 – to Los Andes, Chile
29 to 30 April Kms travelled – 9,150
Its hard not writing this blog for this part of the trip, but I am still writing about it.
I´m doing OK, not great, just OK – and still heading upwards. Idris is starting to complain a bit, so some TLC might be in order soon.
Thought for the day
I never thought this was going to be easy – but have I left it too late? Should I have done it years ago? I know others who have done this trip in the same sort of timeframe, or less, and who are much older than me. But every trip is different because every person is different - I can only count on how I feel, and the strains on my own person, and I am now finding it hard. So my main thoughts today have been, ouch, ahh, eek, and ouch again! Still smiling though – but it is starting to look a bit more like a grimace...
Day 41 to 43 – to Antofagasta, Chile
1 to 3 May Kms travelled – 10,568
As promised I´ve been updating some of the border crossing information for those tackled to date, just in case there are people out there who may find that of interest. See the tab above for the Borders page.
Thought for the day
Should Tsunami warning and evacuation signs inspire confidence that the local authorities have things in hand, or cause concern that you are in the wrong place (though perhaps at the right time)? I think perhaps only a very little of both, as all the signs I have seen (and there are quite noticeable in all the coastal towns) simply point away from the sea (doh!) and not necessarily to higher ground either!
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