From Anchorage to Ushuaia by Bike

It’s been three weeks since we crossed into Mexico, and now we are just two days away from reaching La Paz, the biggest urban centre at the southern end of the peninsula, and our gateway to the main land.

Mexican hospitality is as warm as the weather. Only yesterday, a car pulled up alongside us and offered us two cans of coke, well-chilled and much appreciated since the heat was oppressive. It had been a long day of biking, and just as the sun was setting, we were able to camp beside a little family-run restaurant.

We also stayed with Roberta (member of the warmshowers network) in El Juncalito, and enjoyed her wonderful hospitality for the night.

Traveling in a group with Anja (German) and David (Canadian) sometimes makes things easier, and we are able to split the costs of motels and bargain for campsites. But, as in any group, decision making can be lengthy, and everyone seems to need different things: some people want to get on the internet, others want to find a Laundromat, and some would be perfectly happy just to find a place to sleep.

Sara