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Finally In Mendoza!

Finally In Mendoza!

Posted 17 April 2010 | By Carl-David Granbäck | Categories: Argentina, Chile | 10 Comments

I left Zapala with a raging headwind forcing me to make an average of only 8 km/h all the way to the next town. Fortunately, I arrived just before dark and rewarded myself with a family pizza. The next morning was completely calm and sunny, and this weather actually lasted for almost one week, which [...]

One Month In Bariloche

One Month In Bariloche

Posted 12 March 2010 | By Carl-David Granbäck | Categories: Argentina, Chile | 4 Comments

Hi again! I have now been in (and around) Bariloche for over a month, waiting for the inflammation to disappear completely. I’ve had a great time and this place feels now like my second home! Bariloche is a touristic city placed at the shore of Lago Nahuel Huapi, a beautiful lake with crystal clear water [...]

The Beginning (And End) Of Carretera Austral

The Beginning (And End) Of Carretera Austral

Posted 09 February 2010 | By Carl-David Granbäck | Categories: Argentina, Chile | 12 Comments

After having spent more than 1 week off the bike in El Calafate to give my knee some rest, I felt very excited about starting again! I took the bus back to El Chaltén and slowly began pedalling on a sunny day with the birds singing in the valley. I had agreed to meet with [...]

Torres Del Paine

Torres Del Paine

Posted 02 January 2010 | By Carl-David Granbäck | Categories: Chile | 14 Comments

We spent Christmas Eve cooking and eating a lot of good stuff! I surprised the others with a few things that I brought with me from Sweden: Abbas Senapssill, Hallands Fläder, knäck and polkagrisar. Lars made meatballs and Anna & Peter made a German potato sallad. I also made some Christmas candy – marzipan! Moreover, [...]

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Posted 23 December 2009 | By Carl-David Granbäck | Categories: Chile | 21 Comments

I happened to find a Santa Claus-outfit in Punta Arenas, which I surprised my fellow cyclists with yesterday. I even entered Puerto Natales wearing it so there were lots of honking cars and happy faces, haha!