Candalaria Mancilla to Lago Desierto
A spider with it's young crossing the pass to Argentina.
The bridge was out and the water was very cold.
20km of difficult horse tracks connect Chile and Argentina over the Paso de Tres Lagos.Until recently this area was Chilean. Disputed until 1993, this remote and neglected pass now belongs to Argentina.
The usual method of transport (pack horses) has left deeply rutted paths. Our front 'low rider' panniers had to be carried on the rear rack. At times the ruts were almost 1 metre deep and everything (all 55kg) had to be carried.
Small streams and many fallen trees slowed progress.
All that said, Richard thought some bits were fun.
Arriving at Lago Desierto, this was our first view of Mount Fitz Roy.The Argentine 'Gendarmaria' acted as the border guards and customs officials. They were kind enough to let us camp and share their warm kitchen for the night.
The bikes strapped to the back of the small boat for the half hour crossing of Lago Desierto.
