We arrived in Buenos Aires. It is a huge city! At one point the road was closed due to protesters. It was near our destination. We had to get creative, riding on sidewalks..etc. All while sweating profusely.
Lots of cops these ones with little plastic shields!
Special motorcycle parking at the front of every stoplight!
Matias(culo) and Candelaria! We spent the night here before heading into Uruguay tomorrow. We will be back!
This afternoon we decided to take the subway to visit one of Trevor's friends. Unfortunately, it was rush hour. The first train pulled up and it was looking pretty full. We tried to get in but really only managed to get our heads in under the door, we looked at each other and said this isnt gonna work. We must have been quite the sight. When the third train showed up we managed to squeeze on board. It was tight and hot like a sauna. Quite the experience.
Thursday January 30, 2014 Buenos Aires, Argentina to Fay Bentos, Uruguay 250km
Last night camping. Beside a bean field just past the border. We had a late start, leaving BA around 2pm.
As we rode through Uruguay we noticed a lot of farming, some modern farming equipment, fields of dairy and beef cattle and rows of silage in bags.
As we rode through Uruguay we noticed a lot of farming, some modern farming equipment, fields of dairy and beef cattle and rows of silage in bags.
Grabbing gas @ $2.20/litre, everything is very expensive in Uruguay.
We arrived in Juan's hometown of Minas (approx 40,000 people). Juan toured us around with his brother and girlfriend.
Everybody everywhere was sitting around drinking Matte similar to tea which is a traditional thing in Argentina and Uruguay as far as we've seen.
7 full size adults in a Mercedes!
Tiny ancient Fiat 500?
South America's largest Horse Statue
Trevor and Ernesto the little celebrity
We parked our bikes at the family business. One afternoon they gave us a tour of the place.
Push starting the neighbors car.
On weekends it is normal to stay up until 6a.m - 10a.m in the morning partying and just staying up. We were definitely not used to this but ended up doing alright staying up till 6 the first night and five the second day. Good times though.
Kalimba the Asador
The crew
Watching the Superbowl and celebrating a birthday with pizza and beer.
After a few great days we headed back in to Montevideo to visit Trevor's friend Majo (from New Zealand) and her new baby Tito!
We had a great night with tons of laughs.
Tomorrow back to Buenos Aires for a week or so to sort out bike shipping.
Tomorrow back to Buenos Aires for a week or so to sort out bike shipping.
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