Jo enjoying some flatish roads after the Jama Pass Jo enjoying some flatish roads after the Jama Pass Nasty car crash … near the Jama Pass Vince and Mylene enjoying the flatish roads after the Jama Pass Views on the way to Susques Mylene on the way to Susques Mylene and Vince taking a break on the way to Susques Views on the way to Susques Salar de Olaroz These ruins are located approximately 80kms from the Jama Pass … they would make a good campsite! Our campsite on the first night (93kms from the Jama Pass) Sunset from our campsite on the first night Sunset from our campsite on the first night Sunset from our campsite on the first night Sunset from our campsite on the first night On the way to Susques Beautiful, hilly scenery on our way to Susques Beautiful, hilly scenery on our way to Susques Jo and Mylene crawling up one of the many short climbs on the way to Susques Jo and Mylene crawling up one of the many short climbs on the way to Susques Beautiful views on the way to Susques Beautiful views on the way to Susques Mylene on the way to Susques David taking a break on the way to Susques Fun on the road with Mylene and Vince! Vince, Mylene and David on the way to Susques Jo cycling into Susques Lovely views on the way to Purmamarca On the way to Purmamarca On the way to Purmamarca On the way to Purmamarca The ladies taking a break on the way to Purmamarca We enjoyed the “desert” beauty of the Zona de Badenes Lunch time in the beautiful canyon lands Beautiful views in the canyon lands Beautiful views in the canyon lands David enjoying the descent through the canyon lands David enjoying the descent through the canyon lands David enjoying the descent through the canyon lands Jo enjoying the descent through the canyon lands Jo enjoying the descent through the canyon lands Beautiful desert scenery in the canyon lands The local dogs are quite friendly in Argentina! Salinas Grandes, near Purmamarca Salinas Grandes, near Purmamarca Salinas Grandes, near Purmamarca A big storm chased us through the Salinas Grandes A big storm chased us through the Salinas Grandes Fox, near the Salinas Grandes Views on the ascent up Cuesta de Lipan Views on the ascent up Cuesta de Lipan Vicunas near the summit of the Cuesta de Lipan Views on the ascent up Cuesta de Lipan Views on the ascent up Cuesta de Lipan Views on the ascent up Cuesta de Lipan We made it to the summit – yeah! We made it to the summit – yeah! Not good … a huge truck carrying liquid gas had overturned at the summit … Not good … a huge truck carrying liquid gas had overturned at the summit … The fun descent from Cuesta de Lipan! The fun descent from Cuesta de Lipan! The fun descent from Cuesta de Lipan! The fun descent from Cuesta de Lipan! Beautiful views on the descent from Cuesta de Lipan Beautiful views on the descent from Cuesta de Lipan Beautiful views on the descent from Cuesta de Lipan David on the descent from Cuesta de Lipan Beautiful views on the descent from Cuesta de Lipan Beautiful views on the descent from Cuesta de Lipan Jo enjoying the descent from Cuesta de Lipan Beautiful views on the descent from Cuesta de Lipan We met a number of cool cyclists on this stretch, including these 2 Argentinians! The gorgeous town of Purmamarca – what a backdrop! The gorgeous town of Purmamarca – what a backdrop! The gorgeous town of Purmamarca – what a backdrop! David on the way to Jujuy Views on the way to Jujuy … slowly changing from desert to jungle Views on the way to Jujuy David on the way to Jujuy Beautiful, lush green countryside on the way to San Antonio Beautiful, lush green countryside on the way to San Antonio Cross on the way to San Antonio Beautiful views on the way to San Antonio David and Vince on the way to San Antonio David and Vince on the way to San Antonio Mylene on the way to San Antonio David and Vince taking a break on the way to San Antonio Jo on the way to San Antonio Vince and Mylene enjoying the descent into San Antonio Green fields near El Carmen Leaving El Carmen we found a bike path! La Cienaga Dam La Cienaga Dam Enjoying the countryside (with cows!) on Highway 9 on the way to Salta Enjoying Highway 9 on the way to Salta Beautiful views from Highway 9 on the way to Salta Enjoying the countryside on Highway 9 on the way to Salta Beautiful, lush scenery on the way to Salta We were constantly dodging animals on Highway 9 … this time cows! Beautiful, lush scenery on the way to Salta Mylene enjoying Highway 9 on the way to Salta Gorgeous hawk/falcon on the way to Salta Hawk/falcon in flight Mylene cycling into Salta Vince cycling into Salta … we were happy to find a bike path! Celebrating New Year at our apartment in Salta! Fireworks in Salta for New Year! Scenery along Ruta 33 on our way to Cafayate We drove through a thunderstorm along Ruta 33 on our way to Cafayate Scenery along Ruta 40 on the way to Cafayate Vineyards along Ruta 40 on the way to Cafayate Vineyards along Ruta 40 on the way to Cafayate The beautiful Quebrada de Las Flechas, along the Ruta 40 The beautiful Quebrada de Las Flechas, along the Ruta 40 The beautiful Quebrada de Las Flechas, along the Ruta 40 Our little hire car! The beautiful Quebrada de Las Flechas, along the Ruta 40 This area was declared the Natural Monument Angastaco in 1995 The beautiful Quebrada de Las Flechas, along the Ruta 40 This area was declared the Natural Monument Angastaco in 1995 Quebrada de Las Flechas, along the Ruta 40 The beautiful Quebrada de Las Flechas, along the Ruta 40 On our way to Cafayate along the Ruta 40 View from our first winery – Bodega Domingo Molina, Cafayate Wine barrels at Bodega Domingo Molina, Cafayate Piattelli Winery, Cafayate Piattelli Winery, Cafayate Piattelli Winery, Cafayate Piattelli Winery, Cafayate Piattelli Winery, Cafayate Piattelli Winery, Cafayate Piattelli Winery, Cafayate Piattelli Winery, Cafayate Piattelli Winery, Cafayate Piattelli Winery, Cafayate Piattelli Winery, Cafayate Piattelli Winery, Cafayate Goat cheese tasting at Cafayate Goats (Cabras de Cafayate) Goat cheese tasting at Cafayate Goats (Cabras de Cafayate) Goat cheese tasting at Cafayate Goats (Cabras de Cafayate) Quebrada de las Conchas on the Ruta 68 on our way back to Salta Quebrada de las Conchas on the Ruta 68 on our way back to Salta Quebrada de las Conchas on the Ruta 68 on our way back to Salta Quebrada de las Conchas on the Ruta 68 on our way back to Salta Ruta 68 on the way back to Salta Flooding on Ruta 68 on our way back to Salta We cheated and took a bus from Salta to Bariloche! One of the joys of cycling – you can eat whatever you want! Lake Nahuel Huapi, Bariloche Lake views while cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Map of the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Jo cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche (nice to cycle with no luggage for a change!) Lake views while cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Lake views while cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Jo cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche (hills are a breeze with no panniers!) Stunning lake views while cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Lake views while cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Stunning lake views while cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Lake views while cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Lake views while cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Views while cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Views while cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche These beautiful hawks were everywhere along the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Views of Lake Moreno while cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Views of Lake Moreno while cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Views of Lake Moreno while cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Views of Lake Moreno while cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Views of Lake Moreno while cycling the Circuito Chico, Bariloche Fair at Colonia Suiza (Swiss Colony), near Bariloche Cycling the back roads of Bariloche David cycling the back roads of Bariloche Locals cooling off near Bariloche The wonderful Alaska Hostel, Bariloche Lake Gutiérrez, near Bariloche Lake Gutiérrez, near Bariloche Views on the way to our restaurant campground along the Ruta 40 Views on the way to our restaurant campground along the Ruta 40 Inviting lakes and greenery along the Ruta 40! Views on the way to our restaurant campground along the Ruta 40 The mountains reminded us of Alaska!! This sign definitely got our hopes up! Our home for the night – we camped beside a grill restaurant (Km marker 1960.2)! David outside the grill restaurant where we spent the night Our campsite at the Restaurant at Kilometer marker 1960.2 Our campsite at the Restaurant at Kilometer marker 1960.2 On our way to El Bolson Yeah – we had made it to Patagonia!!! El Bolson Temperature … 49.2 degrees!!! We were literally baking!! On our way to Esquel On our way to Esquel On our way to Esquel On our way to Esquel We came across this Difunta Correa Shrine – the Patron Saint of Travellers – at just the right time! We came across this Difunta Correa Shrine – the Patron Saint of Travellers – at just the right time! The lake across from the Difunta Correa Shrine on our way to Esquel On our way to Esquel On our way to Esquel It was so hot that we soaked our t-shirts in little streams to try to keep cool! On our way to Esquel On our way to Esquel – there appeared to be bush fires ahead Cycling into Esquel at last Cycling into Esquel, the sky was ablaze with smokey colour Cycling into Esquel, the sky was ablaze with smokey colour Cycling into Esquel, the sky was ablaze with smokey colour Houses in Trevelin Entering the Welsh area of Trevelin The lovely paved roads ended after Trevelin … on our way to Futaleufú On our way to Futaleufú Bumpy riding on our way to Futaleufú On our way to Futaleufú On our way to Futaleufú A glimpse of the River Futaleufú, on our way to Futaleufú On our way to Futaleufú Crossing the River Futaleufú near the border The lovely River Futaleufú The lovely River Futaleufú Related projects Canada – September 2014 The Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)After our 4 day trip to the Amazon, we went to the… Mexican Road Trip – Yucatan and Chiapas – February – March 2015 USA – San Francisco to Los Angeles – November 2014