Riding Nov. 28
Thuan After several days at Camp Millantu in Isla de Maipo, we’re finally off. Heading to La Punta. Video from Lori In Chada, we hit a snag. There is road construction
Aaah. Wine from Chile.
A visit to Chile had to include partaking of wine from Chile. We were riding through wine country after all. So while at Camp Millantu, Lori, Jeff, and I took
At Camp Millantu
Our first night away from Santiago is at a camp near the town of Isla de Maipo. We stay there four days, waiting for David and Elaine to arrive. Elaine
Out of Santiago
It’s November 24. We finally get ready to leave. Santiago is a busy busy city. It feels like a beehive with thousands of bees fluttering about, everyone creating honey. That
Colores, Colores, y Mas Colores!
David & Elaine Mendez The beautiful coastal city of Valparaiso is literally a blank canvas awaiting an “artista” to perform their talents. This coastal port is well known for it artistic talent and abundance
What I Learned in Valparaiso
After being in Santiago for a few days, we all went by bus to do a 2-day side trip to Valparaiso, a seaport about 100 miles from Santiago. Originally a
CicloRecreoVia!!
Wouldn’t you know it. We happened to be there when the city shuts down streets for use by bicycles, and anyone who wants to move by their own power. A
Bienvenido a Chile!
We have anticipated this journey for months and as the sun began rising across the eastern horizon our hearts began beating with anticipation of our next journey and what it
And So It Begins!
The preparations are done. All that is left is to get on the plane. I (Thuan) got up early on November 14, 2023, and left for the Burbank Airport to