Thursday, August 11, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Back Home
I received an email from Aerostich Rider Wearhouse in Delouth, MN. today. The email contained an interesting video of what it's like to ride through southern South America near Tierra Del Fuego. Two years ago I rode alone to the most southern city on Earth, the city of Ushuaia in Tierra Del Fuego and one of the more lasting memories of that trip was the five days spent riding in the 50 and 60 mile an hour cross winds in southern Argentina. Watch this video. Go to FULL SCREEN!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Lunch On The Pacific Ocean
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| All of us on the Pacific Ocean in Matanza, Chile |
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| Guillermo, Luciano and myself |
Sun. Feb. 20
On Sunday, I was up early and on my way out of Santiago at 8:00am on the bike heading for the Pacific Ocean town of Algarrobo, Chile an hour and a half away. I was invited by Guillermo and Luis to lunch in the ocean side town of La Boca. I left the bike in Algarrobo at Luis’ condo and we drove his car to La Boca along with his family to meet up with Guillermo and his family. After a very enjoyable meal with good friends we all drove to the nearby beach of Matanza to watch the surfers and enjoy the ocean air.
At about 10:30pm I headed back to Santiago fighting all the returning traffic all the way back.
Monday, February 21, 2011
El Rancho Del Che
My steak sizzling on the grill
Sat. Feb. 19
A few years ago I discovered a new restaurant on the outskirts of Santiago called “El Rancho Del Che” http://www.cajondelmaipo.com/el_rancho_del_che.php were you can sit and enjoy some of the best hospitality and some of the best Argentine beef around. Rita Soto, the owner, greeted me with open arms as she remembered me from visits to her restaurant in past years as did some of the rest of the staff that has been there for years. After another very enjoyable meal I spent some time outside by the open pit grill chatting with a few of the staff who I've known now for a few years.
Some of the staff
Sat. Feb. 19
A few years ago I discovered a new restaurant on the outskirts of Santiago called “El Rancho Del Che” http://www.cajondelmaipo.com/el_rancho_del_che.php were you can sit and enjoy some of the best hospitality and some of the best Argentine beef around. Rita Soto, the owner, greeted me with open arms as she remembered me from visits to her restaurant in past years as did some of the rest of the staff that has been there for years. After another very enjoyable meal I spent some time outside by the open pit grill chatting with a few of the staff who I've known now for a few years.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Lunch In The Best Place Around
El Chiringuito Restaurant
Mon. Feb. 14
Today I treated myself to lunch at El Chiringuito. What is a Chiringuito you might ask? Well, probably the best restaurant in the most spectacular location you will ever experience. El Chiringuito is located on the Pacific Ocean in the town of Zapallar, Chile. When I say it’s on the Pacific, I don’t mean it’s near the Pacific, I mean it’s ON the Pacific Ocean. The restaurant is actually built on the rocks that surround the bay of Zapallar. If you dine outside, you will share your table with the seagulls quite literally. It has to be the most beautiful location for a restaurant that I have ever seen. The food there is great as well as the drink, and if you like seafood, you’re in the right place. Sharon tells me the fish is to die for, and I take her word for it because I don’t eat fish or any kind of seafood but of course, you are in Chile. Chile is famous for it’s seafood! Zapallar is a three hour bike ride from Santiago, and well worth the trip!
Fisherman's Bay
Zapallar coastline
Mon. Feb. 14
Today I treated myself to lunch at El Chiringuito. What is a Chiringuito you might ask? Well, probably the best restaurant in the most spectacular location you will ever experience. El Chiringuito is located on the Pacific Ocean in the town of Zapallar, Chile. When I say it’s on the Pacific, I don’t mean it’s near the Pacific, I mean it’s ON the Pacific Ocean. The restaurant is actually built on the rocks that surround the bay of Zapallar. If you dine outside, you will share your table with the seagulls quite literally. It has to be the most beautiful location for a restaurant that I have ever seen. The food there is great as well as the drink, and if you like seafood, you’re in the right place. Sharon tells me the fish is to die for, and I take her word for it because I don’t eat fish or any kind of seafood but of course, you are in Chile. Chile is famous for it’s seafood! Zapallar is a three hour bike ride from Santiago, and well worth the trip!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Back to Chile
Crossing the border into Chile
Sat. Feb. 5
Part of the group headed back to Chile on Friday, and the rest of us stayed until Saturday before retuning. Guillermo and Veronica, Luis and Miriam and myself left Mendoza at 10:00 on Saturday and headed to the border. The ride was beautiful with a cloudless sky and warm temperature until we approached the summit of the Andes Mountains where there was a marked drop in temperature for a while.
The border crossing at Paso Libertadores has been simplified as promised by President Piñera of Chile and didn’t take nearly as long as it used to. Seems like the road construction delay took longer. Once over the Andes in Chile, we stopped for a break and refueled the bikes and had something to drink before heading to Santiago, arriving at about four in the afternoon. And so ends one of the best trips ever.
Sat. Feb. 5
Part of the group headed back to Chile on Friday, and the rest of us stayed until Saturday before retuning. Guillermo and Veronica, Luis and Miriam and myself left Mendoza at 10:00 on Saturday and headed to the border. The ride was beautiful with a cloudless sky and warm temperature until we approached the summit of the Andes Mountains where there was a marked drop in temperature for a while.
The border crossing at Paso Libertadores has been simplified as promised by President Piñera of Chile and didn’t take nearly as long as it used to. Seems like the road construction delay took longer. Once over the Andes in Chile, we stopped for a break and refueled the bikes and had something to drink before heading to Santiago, arriving at about four in the afternoon. And so ends one of the best trips ever.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
The Last Farewell
Some of the invited guests, Eduardo is at the head of the table
Eduardo's good friend Ernesto (Ayyyh Nooo Jodaissss)
Arrived in Mendoza, Argentina around one or two in the afternoon. Once settled in, I headed straight for the pool on the roof to take in some sun. The problem with riding a motorcycle all over South America is that you always have a helmet on, so your face never gets a tan. Come hell or high water, I’m going back with a tan!
Enough of that. After my time in the sun, I went back to the room to get ready for the cook out that we have all been invited to this evening. We left in two taxis at around eight in the evening and headed to Eduardo’s house a few miles away. He lives in a beautiful gated community with high security. The house is something to see, absolutely beautiful with a pool and a large terrace on the second floor.
Now, let’s talk about the meal. There was more meat than I have ever seen in one place unless it was still walking, there was wine, beer, soft drinks, whatever you desired. At the table there were fourteen of us total, and the smoked steak and sausage just kept coming, all cooked outside on a built in charcoal fired grill typical of Argentina. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Eduardo's good friend Ernesto (Ayyyh Nooo Jodaissss)
Arrived in Mendoza, Argentina around one or two in the afternoon. Once settled in, I headed straight for the pool on the roof to take in some sun. The problem with riding a motorcycle all over South America is that you always have a helmet on, so your face never gets a tan. Come hell or high water, I’m going back with a tan!
Enough of that. After my time in the sun, I went back to the room to get ready for the cook out that we have all been invited to this evening. We left in two taxis at around eight in the evening and headed to Eduardo’s house a few miles away. He lives in a beautiful gated community with high security. The house is something to see, absolutely beautiful with a pool and a large terrace on the second floor.
Now, let’s talk about the meal. There was more meat than I have ever seen in one place unless it was still walking, there was wine, beer, soft drinks, whatever you desired. At the table there were fourteen of us total, and the smoked steak and sausage just kept coming, all cooked outside on a built in charcoal fired grill typical of Argentina. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
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