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    Day is 107: Beaten by the wind gods.

    April 25, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    Today we started our 6 day jump over the Andes. Yesterday the owner of the restaurant already tried to warn us that it is gona be windy. But being Dutch and stuborn we set out. But after 4.5 hours of pushing our bikes trough a sandstorm we decided this was crazy. Nowhere to put our tent so no choice to go back. So after a really hard day on the bike we made excactely no progress. Tomorow is gonna be windy again. But we will wake up early and try anyway. Wednesday the weather is gonna be better. So worst case we will have to try again. Wednesday.Read more

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    Day 109: Made it over thr first top.

    April 28, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ 🌙 24 °C

    Today we set out with Brian an Nicolaas to try to get over the first top of Paso Sico. It was only -7 when we set out. But just after 12 we made it to the top. And at 4 we made it to the first town where we wanted to stay. Finding a place to stay took some time so when we were ready for dinner it was already really cold. Tomorow we hope te get further.Read more

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    Day 110: First time hitchhiking.

    April 28, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ 🌙 24 °C

    Waking up at 4050 m with -3 in the tent. Acording to the locals it was -15 outside. Bob got really sick during the night. We were unable to eat our oatmeal breakfast and had to make the hard decision. It was a terible idea to go further. Afyer the borderpost there is only no ones land. With only 1 car passing per day it was stupid to try to get further. So we said goodbye to Brian and Nicolaas and turned our bikes back. After a proximate 10 km the first car past and we asked for a ride. It bearly fitted but an hour later we were back in San Antonio. We quickly found our hostel and Bob got in bed and didn't leave it anymore.Read more

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    Day 112: Retreat!

    May 4, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C

    We decided to go back down to Salta to recover. A shitty decision because the 3000 meters that we climbed to get here were for nothing. But on the upside we could go down 3000 meters. So we did. 164 km in one day. Now we rest for 3 days in Salta before we try to tackle the Andes the other way.Read more

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    Day 116: let's take anotherone.

    May 4, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    We decided to let Paso Sico be and concentrate on Paso Jama. So today we rode 100km north to the next big city. The road was fun a small road along the hills. It is probably the only kinda flat day in a while. Tomorow we will start to climb the Andes again. Paso Jama isn't gonna be easy. The forcast is a lot of wind again. Last week it was clossed due to wind and wet snow. But atleast it is gonna be pavement. Hopefully we can finaly leave argentina behind us one last time.Read more

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    Day 118: Hairpin bends.

    May 6, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C

    We were hoping to make 60 km today. But to our suprise there was a 4200 meter pass in between us our goal. We were expecting to climb only to 3600. We found Andre again the brother of Peter Sagan. Or at least that is what we tell him. We had some trouble finding water. But just before darkness we found water and a place to camp. Our stove didnt work. But out emergency alcohol stove provided us with warm water.Read more

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    Day 119: First Salar

    May 7, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    We started this day by crossing the salar. Wich was gun when nino tried to step on it and sunk in till his knees. After a quick 50 km on the flats we had to do some climbing. Heavy headwinds made it really hard. But we made it to Susques and are ready for Paso Jama.Read more

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    Day 121: Crazy wind on the Puna

    May 9, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

    We set out on our 4 day crossing of the Andes. We started riding at 8 to avoid the wind. So in the first 4 hours we made good progress and did 50k. But the other 17k took us 4 more hours. We found an old abondend building and set our tent up there out of the wind. It is gonna be a cold nightRead more

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    Day 122: Everything frozen.

    May 10, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

    This morning we tried to get up early. But getting out of bed before the sun gets up with -10 isn't as easy as it may sound. All the waterbagd and bottles were frozen. We could melt just enough water for a cup of coffee. Getting on the bike without feeling in our fingers and toes and trying to make progress before the wind comes. But the wind was there already. And the 50k were hard to do. But we made it to the border. Time for a coffee at the gas station.Read more

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    Day 125: snowstorm

    May 13, 2016 in Chile ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

    3 days we had to wait for the pass to open. Snowstorms on the pass made it imposible to cross. But today at 9 in the morning they unexpectedly decided to open the pass. So we ate our breakfast and head out. The border crossing didnt go as planned. First we had to show our vehicle papers. When i tried to explain that my bike didn't have any she asked again for the papers. So 15 minutes later I was escorted to the bikes to register the details of the bike. The guy didn't understand that the real collor of my bike was cakipants and ninos was magic black. So it became cream and block. Then all our baggs got inspected in case we had any forbidden fruits or vegetables. This was oferseen by 3 douana guys. When this whole process was finished the told us 4 times that it was dificult and dangerous to climb the pass by bike. Like we didn't know..... But just before we left one guy came out and told us that the forecast for tomorow was more snow. That kinda scared us.so after 40 km of headwinds we decided to hitch a ride to San Pedro. Things just got to dangerous.Read more

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    Day 145: Into Bolivia

    June 2, 2016 in Bolivia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    Today the four of us made it to Bolivia. We had to say goodbye to the asfalt. The next 340 km will be gravel, sand or salt. At the Bolivian inigration we got some coca leaves to chew on for the altitude. Although the taste isnt that good it kinda helps. Here there isnt really a road. So we got instantly lost in the diferent jeep tracks. But overall we had a hard but rewarding day. Now we will try to get some sleep at 4400 meters. Acording to the border guard it gets as low as -25 during the night. So it will be funRead more

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    Day 146: Tailwinds on the Altiplano.

    June 3, 2016 in Bolivia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    After waking up in a freezing landscape we found our way back to the main road. We had some tailwinds and the road wasn't to bad. So we made a bit of progress and finaly made it to the thermas with 35 km behind us. We took a warm bath and found a place where we could sleep inside. So a good nights rest before the climb to almost 5000 meters tomorow.Read more

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    Day 147: Andes strikes again

    June 4, 2016 in Bolivia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    Today we tried to cross the highest point of our crossing of Bolivia. But the wind and climbing proves to much for our french team members. So after pushing our bikes for 5 hours we had to turn around and go back. After yet another disapointment in the high Andes we are kinda sick of being cold and tired. So 3 days behind schedule we are trying to get as fast as posible to Uyuni. There we will figure out a new plan for the rest of our trip.Read more

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    Day 148: Jeep acros the Andes

    June 5, 2016 in Bolivia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    After yesterday we were to tired to try it again. So we had to take a ride with a jeep. Four bikes on the roof and all the bags in the back. We asked the driver 20 times to take it easy but we flew over the road. But the bikes only lost some paint. We couldn't make it to the next shelter. So we set up the tent behind some building. Already 3 days behind schedule we try to maintain our composure. And are ready to start cycling again with only the two of us.Read more

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    Day 149: Sliding trough the sand.

    June 6, 2016 in Bolivia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    Maybe somebody could have told us that Bolivia in winter is windy. Today we were lucky and had the wind in the back. But still it wasn't easy to keep the bike under control. The sand made navigating over the road incredible dificult. But we made our goal of 25 km before lunch so decided to try to go further. But with the wind in front and making only 6km in 1.5 hour we decided to take shelter in an abondend building. Tomorow we hope to finaly see the first village in a week.Read more

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    Day 151: Some progress

    June 8, 2016 in Bolivia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    The goal for the day is cutting down as much as we can from the 51 km to the next town. But on the bike we noticed that something was missing. The huricane force wind was not there. The road was only partialy sandy so we made some good progress. During lunch we had already did 35 km. So we decided to make a run for the town. Now after 8 days on the road we need a day of rest before making a jump to Uyuni. We decided to make it directly and make a trip to the lake later.Read more

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    Day 152: Big Bolivian Race

    June 10, 2016 in Bolivia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    The wind was gone and the road was okay. So we set out for an crazy race across bolivia. We were joined by Jonas the german guy. We had a great twam going. We did 100 km in 6 hours on the bike. It was tough and it was hard. But the reward is that we will be in Uyuni early tomorow. The first real town in Bolivia. Some wifi to let the family know we are still alive. We found a building under construction to sleep in so we dont have to sleep outside in the cold.Read more

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    Day 153: Uyuni

    June 11, 2016 in Bolivia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    Finaly Uyuni. Time for rest and to make a new plan.

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    Day 157: Salar de Uyuni

    June 15, 2016 in Bolivia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    Today we make an overnight trip to Salar de Uyuni. Sleeping for a night on the biggest saltflat in the world has been on our list since ariving in South America. Finding a place to camp wasn't to dificult. All the places are the same. Luckely we brought a stone to get the peggs in the ground. But getting them out turned out to be more dificult.Read more

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    159: Climbing wind and sandstorm.

    June 17, 2016 in Bolivia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    Finally time to get further into Bolivia. The goal is to get to Potosi. An Old silver mining city. Hopefully we will make it in 2 days. The 210 km with 3000 m of climbing it will bw a challenge. The wind and sandstorm today made it hard. But we managed to make 100 km. So if things go okay we will make it to Potosi.Read more

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