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Red the Donkey

April 29, 2010
By Jason
Red the Donkey

I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the number of KLRs that I have seen on my trip so far.  I’d estimate that something like 1/3 of the international motorcycle riders that I have met have been riding KLRs.  Most of the other KLR riders I’ve met have made far fewer modifications to their bikes than...
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Argentinian Oddities

April 27, 2010
By Jason
Argentinian Oddities

In this post, I will be writing about some of the day-to-day lifestyle habits and practices that I have found to be unique to Argentina.  In other words, below are some observations that I have made of how things differ in Argentina, compared to...
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Average Cost of Lodging I

April 25, 2010
By Jason

Since February 25, 2010, I’ve spent 59 nights in Argentina and Chile.  I’ve camped a few times, spent a (very) few nights in good hotels, spent several nights in good enough hotels (aka not very nice), and for the balance of the trip, have...
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Mendoza

April 19, 2010
By Jason
Mendoza

Per Wikipedia:  Mendoza is the capital city of Mendoza Province, in Argentina. It is located in the northern-central part of the province, in a region of foothills and high...
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Leaving Patagonia

April 16, 2010
By Jason
Leaving Patagonia

After leaving San Martin de los Andes, Amanda and I began heading north to a town called Zapala.  The ride started with a short section of dirt road, then...
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Bariloche

April 7, 2010
By Jason
Bariloche

After another long day which again included some tough gravel roads, I finished my portion of the Carretera Austral and made it to the white water rafting / kayaking...
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Old Man Syndrome

April 4, 2010
By Jason
Old Man Syndrome

I’ve learned many things on this trip so far.  One of the oddest things I’ve learned though is to never ask old men for directions.  One would likely be...
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