Finally, Time To Ride Telascica Natl Pk

We spent the first half of the day on the Magellan, dodging rain—not so much getting soaked, just trying to stay ahead of the approaching front.

One of the bright spots during the boat ride, aside from the dramatic mountains rising out of the surrounding sea, was a dolphin sighting. Dolphin sightings are always exciting. Apparently, they are quite prevalent in the area.

After reshaping our plans more than once, we finally set the wheels in motion by late afternoon..

And as if the day owed us something more, the weather turned beautiful and we found time for a bonus hike.

It started with a quick climb to an overlook, and the view of the cliffs and the Adriatic Sea was absolutely stunning.

My Lovely commented on the clarity and the colors more than once. The sea shifts from clear aqua to deep cobalt blue, looking incredibly inviting.

We also wound down to a small salt lake, circling its edge along a trail where each step demanded attention.

The highlight of the lake loop? A quirky little hoodoo "farm" scattered along the trail between the lake and the sea. 100s of hoodoos, or rock Cairns

The ride itself was pretty mellow—about 12 miles total—with a few solid inclines to give us a workout and help us get comfortable with the bikes. A great warm-up for the trip ahead.

Tomorrow, things ramp up with a much longer ride—triple the distance—across two islands.Read more