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Route Plan Announcement – Leg Two: South America

January 6, 20162 min read8 comments

Route Announcement: Patagonia to PortlandIf you follow us on social media, then you probably already know the news – the Long Haul Trekkers are headed to South America!

As our European adventure began to wind down, we discussed our options to either stay in Europe, end our cycle tour, or venture on to another continent. Since I taught English in Chile several years ago and Dave wants to learn Spanish, South America seemed like a great fit.

Plus, we love mountains and nature and we know South America won’t disappoint.

Cuernos del Paine from Lake Pehoé

Cuernos del Paine from Lake Pehoé. Photo by Miguel Vieira.

On 7 January, we leave from Athens and fly to Buenos Aires where we will stay for a few days before getting on another plane to Ushuaia in Argentina. From there, we will begin to make our way back home to Portland, Oregon.

We’re already well aware that we’re heading into the famous winds of Patagonia, but Sweden prepared us for wind, right?

We have no solid route plans, but have aspirations to cycle some or all of the following epic routes…

…and these countries:

Argentina • Chile • Bolivia • Peru • Ecuador  • Colombia • Panama • Costa Rica •                                        Nicaragua • El Salvador • Honduras • Guatemala • Belize • Mexico • United States

Have you cycle toured in South and Central America? If so, where did you travel and what tips do you have for us?

 

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Jen Sotolongo

Jen is the Chief Storyteller and Photographer for the Long Haul Trekkers. Born with the travel bug, she has lived in Spain, Chile, and New Zealand. When she’s not galavanting around the world by bicycle, she is running long distances in the woods, exploring nature, or whipping up delicious vegan meals. She is always planning her next adventure.

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We just started working with a new trainer here in Spain who is very familiar with Podencos (Laila's suspected dominant breed). . The first 10 days are spent reestablishing balance in our home. So basically... we've been instructed to ignore Laila most of the time. No playing, no eye contact, no excited voices, no reactions if she does something like bark for 10 minutes at a visitor (or a full half hour like she did when our trainer was visiting 🤯), no treats. Nothing. We're not to stimulate her in any way. . This is unlike anything I've done with a dog before, so I'm curious to see how we fare at the end of the 10 days. . Have you ever done anything like this with your pups? . Sponsored by @zukespets #ZukesPack #LiveLifeOffLeash #letsgozukes
I'll know who to thank if I one day find I need to run away from a wild animal nipping at my shorts.
It's been super warm here recently, so we busted out the paddle boards for more practice with La Loca. . She hopped right on and then shortly after, decided it was too scary and jumped of and swam straight to shore. . But then we coaxed her back and she hopped back on. She doesn't settle (which she doesn't do anyway, so no surprise there), but I was glad to see her jump on the board instead of swim away! —@halagearsup #halagear #adventuredesigned
What do you pack in your picnic basket (or backpack like we do)? . Here's what we brought: 🍺🍺🥖🍪🍴🥄 and hummus. Why is there not hummus emoji?Tell me in emoji!
What does a beach vacation mean to you?For us, it means rugged and rocky, isolated and empty, and my drink come with a bottle cap and not an umbrella. And if the dolphins want to show up like they did on this visit, even better.
So I taught La Loca this "trick" early on that I call "chill." It's kinda like play dead but meant for use in situations like when we're eating at a restaurant or she won't sit still. . It works for a good three seconds if we're lucky. . But it sure is cute.
I still am never really sure whether I'll get a wet nose boop or teeth to my face when I ask for a kiss from this one. . Does your dog kiss nicely? . Sponsored by @zukespets #LiveLifeOffLeash #ZukesPack #LetsGoZukes
Inevitably, when I tell someone that I run alone in the woods, they ask me, with horror "aren't you scared that something will happen to you?” "Not at all," I reply. This often leaves them fearful on my behalf, shocked that I have no trepidation. I've run thousands of miles in the woods all over this world without issue. I don't even know what I would fear. An attack? A wild animal? An injury? Sure, these things are all possibilities, but I can't allow fear to guide my every decision. I'd never leave my house. I'm stronger because of the things I do alone. It empowers me. It teaches me. It drives me. // Happy International Women's Day to all my fellow badass women pushing the limits, fighting for our rights, and braving the wild.
After many modes of transportation, long flights and layovers, and too many hours without sleep, we're back home with La Loca. . And now, we need a break from our vacation. . How about you? Do you need a couple days to recover from a trip, or can you jump right back into normal life?
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