All good things must come to an end so that other good things can start.
When Graham and I planned this trip the trade off was between wanting to do something more adventurous than "66" but not having enough knowledge of bikes and Spanish to do it on our own. So we chose Compass. That was the right decision.
Local knowledge meant we visited some great places that we wouldn´t have seen otherwise (Torres del Paine, El Chalten). Mechanical expertise meant that when there was a breakdown, it got fixed. The back-up vehicle kept the weight of the bikes down and provided transport when things went less well.
Like all things in life it is the people who make or break things. The group was great. The guides were always positive and helpful (even when spending the evening in a hospital). The rest of the riders were good company, helped each other and shared tales over a beer or a glass of wine in the evening.
And Patagonia? Astounding.
The only question that remains is "Where next ?"
When Graham and I planned this trip the trade off was between wanting to do something more adventurous than "66" but not having enough knowledge of bikes and Spanish to do it on our own. So we chose Compass. That was the right decision.
Local knowledge meant we visited some great places that we wouldn´t have seen otherwise (Torres del Paine, El Chalten). Mechanical expertise meant that when there was a breakdown, it got fixed. The back-up vehicle kept the weight of the bikes down and provided transport when things went less well.
Like all things in life it is the people who make or break things. The group was great. The guides were always positive and helpful (even when spending the evening in a hospital). The rest of the riders were good company, helped each other and shared tales over a beer or a glass of wine in the evening.
And Patagonia? Astounding.
The only question that remains is "Where next ?"
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