Day 22 Glacier to Las Lumas 77k 40% paved

Cloud hanging over the glacier but water pouring off

At least dry. On dirt behind the lot. Wet roads. Pass a couple of riders and get to the big hill 600 m over 10 k. Determined to get to the top without stopping. Grind away. Wonderful l country. Rugged rocky saw toothed peaks waterfalls and hair pinned bends on the dirt road. Get skilled in picking the top edge of the corner.
Loose count on the number of them. At last nearing the pass ah lead between 2 massive peaks. See the valley behind me and the glacier. Constant sound of raging water around. Finally launch truck in sight. Rest. Anna there before and she sets off for the downhill.

Beautiful Cornice on top of the winding climb

A bit of an uphill and a magnificent sight on the right. Glacier with water poring out of the rocks beside vertically 100’s of meters. Towering rock faces.
THen the challenge 500 m down over 8 k. Brakes hold on the pebbly corners!
Bonus sealed road at the base and cruise into a camp by a lake in the sun. Hot shower and a cold beer from the woman who. Runs the place. Perfect
Finish off the Argentinian old smugglers whisky and share it around in front of the fire.
Rain starts in the night what a pain keeps me awake.

Beers on the Verandah post shower

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