A short ride over two "Golden Gate Bridges" along the river Frio with views to snowcapped mountains. Paved all the way by now but rolling hills with some steep ascents. Small campsite again, a family opening their small garden for the holiday season.
Futaleufu to Villa Santa Lucia. Most of it gravel, most of it up and down. Phantastic views to the lakes, the river Fu and the surrounding mountains. Small family run camp site, the spot at Lago Yelcho seems private property now.
Up to Trevellin there was a paved road.But from then on gravel and hard headwind. The combination deep gravel, climbing, dust from passing cars and strong headwind is one of my favorites. Argentinian border control was quick, but Chile checks every bag for agricultural products like tomatoes.
Up and down, never straight. Along many nice lakes and mountain ridges to the southern shore of Lago Futalaufquen. Huge but nice campsite and just in time to watch Argentina play Croatia. Public viewing in a restaurant here, a real blockbuster, no cars noone else outside. Real pictures from my "real" camera when I sorted them at home. Smartphone photography is not my thing, I always grab the camera for a picture.
Just met with Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid and told them I have no time for their shenanigans. I have a mission and will cycle this afternoon when I have finished my drink in the gas station to Los Alerces. But I am sad to miss the worldfamous Asado here in Cholila.
