Seven Days to Coyhaique

Well we made it to Coyhaique late last night after a solid 7 days on the bikes.  We had a good night in BA before heading to Esquel where we started biking straight from the airport.  Night before the border we feasted on Argentinian bifsteke de Lomo before crossing into Chile and heading to Futaleufu.  We then biked west towards Villa Santa Lucia and then turned south hitting La Junta, with some wild camping in between and now having a rest day at a super camp in Coyhaique catching up on food and sleep.
The most magnificent Patagonian scenery all this way with brilliant sunny days roasting us over siesta time and forcing us into shady spots in town squares, despite being surrounded by snowy peaks.  The roads have been rough, with Lucy likening it to cycling along a river bed at times and daily averages of 13km/h not unusual.  But we have averaged between 60 and 110km per day so making progress south.  Lots of beautiful little hummingbirds around, a kingfisher and a few parakeets to liven things up.  Having a fluent spanish cycling partner makes for great interactiosn with the locals as we ask to camp in someones field or look for the best bread shop in town, or as today when we buy a flyfishing license from a mad keen angler!  No fishing yet, but the rivers look superb and the time will come.
Bikes all in one piece so far and no wipeouts yet.....
Weatehr has cooled a bit since yesterday so we hope to be able to ride throughout the day going forward as until now we have lost the hours from 1pm to 6pm hiding in the shade! 
Will try and pop some photö´s up if we get a chance and if we don't get back on line before Xmas, Felis Navidad family, sending you lots of love nad thoughts over the festive time.