• Eazy Peezy Lemon Squeezy...

    January 22, 2023 in Argentina ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

    ... and the biggest dipshit of the tour.

    Having learned our lessons the hard way two days ago, we came prepared for today's 20km hike, and on top of that, it was a bit easier than the previous walk.

    Mind you getting those sandwiches was no easy matter. The very small supermarket at 2030 on a Saturday has a glancing resemblance to Picadilly Curcus on Saturdays. What is more in the "super"-market, there was not a single slice of bread, not a single roll, and no wraps whatsoever. Indeed, the fridge bought back memories of the DDR and Cuba. Luckily, the meat counter could slice us some meat and cheese, and the guy understood when I said "enough for 12 sandwiches."

    I ran to the bread shop and nervously stood behind two Argentinians. You see, there were only 6 rolls left there. Ooof in luck us I hear them order "6 pastries please."

    The problems solved we headed to the pub where we enjoyed good food and good beer for $50 for 6. Even the credit card machine worked at the 4th attempt.

    The reward today is an exceptional picknick site at a glacial lake with a clear view of the magnificent peaks and massive glaciers. See photos.

    The dipshit was me, not just dipshit of the day but of the entire tour. You see, I managed to get lost on the way back. I was happily walking my watch tells me I've done 9km, so only 1 more and I am back in the village. If only! I had gone so far off the route that GPS tells me, "I have 9.5km to go, and it will take nearly 3 hours." Oof. I ended up walking 38km, 54 000 steps) today. My feet hurt so bad that later in the bar, people looked at me holding my head and muttering expletives to myself. When we leave, I hobble out and do my best to smile 😃.
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