We start off early in an attempt to beat the wind. It gets to 10.30 in the morning and the wind doesn’t appear. All unpaved an unlike yesterday quite a few climbs. Dirt roads
No Trees
disappearing into the distance straight as a die. Only stop for 5 mins for lunch. Riding with Anna.
A long dead straight road starts to curve downward and there in front of us a blue lake contrasting with the rocky terrnain around with white topped mountains in the distance.
Up a couple more hills and on the right
A Great Shady Lunch spot
is la Siberia. We are there at 11. Almost like a rest day. And the weather is warm. Secure a room all to myself. Better than sharing with 4 others as normal.
Track down to the lake so take the bike and set off in the sun. Top a grey sand dune with a track through and pure desolation. Stony and barren to the lake’s edge.
- Stuck in the Middle
Give up the idea of a swim but Rud one the Dutch young people goes ahead.
Photo of 2 guanaco with Rud in between.
Get back to camp for an afternoon nap.
Dinner inside risotto pork chop and veggies. Wine beers and last of the whisky in my tea shared around.