Category Archives: Trips

Yesterday I went quite upset to bed, after a phonr call with American Airlines…. But today was a day as I like them. I had breakfast, could skype with my mom and with dearest Franziska ( I LOVE and MISS … Read More »

The last days were used for several things while staying in Antofagasta: First get back a normal digestion, while I know think it had more to do about that I wanted to avoid sugar…and was eating/drinking more sweetener. Chile do … Read More »

Antofagasta is a city of 285000 habitants. The hotel Bicentenario were I am staying is for me typical: no insolation but more or less clean. As it is two houses beside a night club, you hear all the night the … Read More »

The long night with relative much sleep was what I needed, feeling much better. My back was hurting from much laying so I needed to stand up (for biological reason as well). 😉 The two options were: staying one more … Read More »

Because I waited long for the shower yesterday evening and woke up at six in the morning, the night was very short. My plans in the begining were to have a day of rest. But the situation did not allow … Read More »

The day started as usual with breakfast and packing all the stuff on the bike. 1 km later, I finally found the road, that would have bring me to the mine, where I may be have get some water. The … Read More »

Before leaving Taltal I passed at Anitas’ house to say goodbye. As the last days she was smiling… The road in direction of Antofagasta I had chosen is following the cost and brand new. From Taltal to Paposo it is … Read More »

…for a new stem takes time! But I wanted first to have one, before taking the other apart. I could fix it a little bit, at least until Antofogasta, where I could buy a new one. Juan could help and … Read More »

After yesterday’s ramp I had a nice surprise: my guess was correct as now, the road was going down. First with backwind and speed of 30-40km/h and then 25km/h when it changed. Anyway, it was fun, even to take a … Read More »

The second part of the day is mainly marked by the views in the main valley of the parc: at every corner you could take a picture, some nice colours, grat contrast and all with wind from the coast that … Read More »

After a great breakfast prepared by Hector with Eggs, whole bread, milk coffea, tomatoes and avogado (and a long discussion) I gave him a big hug and said good bye. A very nice person who cares about the human! We … Read More »

When I woke up today, I was happy to have not planned bicycle day. My muscles were burning as well as my bottom. So after breakfast and a nice talk with Hector, the intendend of the Residential Sulivan, I went … Read More »

Don’t ask me why, but today I first wake up quite late and it tooks me half an eternity to boil water for the coffea, eat breakfast, prepar myself and pack everything back onto the trailer. Oh, by the way: … Read More »

That night was a little bit special, as from what i understood, the mine worker came back from the xmas vacation and met or slept in the same Hostal as I did. That means noise in the night and especially … Read More »

Today was resting day and some culture: short visit at the local museum and once to “see” a catholic cult in the church. Well, seems to be like in Europe so far I could understand. Just the music had a … Read More »

After yesterday’s long trip against the wind, I decided to stop after 40km in Copiapó as there are some stuff to see and to give a rest to my right knee: some pain behind the rotula. Any hinzs are welcome…;-) … Read More »

First may be a few words about yesterday evening: people came at the river where an amphitheater surrounds a basketball field. A one-man-show music man was singing apparently local songs while some where dancing. At midnight, champagne was opened and … Read More »

Holà together Well, yesterday I was telling how nice it was to have a heater from below, as the sand was still warm when I installed the tent. Heating in combination with a warm sleeping bag was to much: the … Read More »

After an awfull night with then and when lots of dogs yelling I stood up with one thing in mind: leaving as fast as possible So I went with all the stuff through their house, paid and left. At the … Read More »

Finally, after one week of searching for solution and craeting new troubles I continued the trip by bicycle. What are great feeling, at least for the kilometers, as my bottom was fast saying his words. The Road Number 5 (transamericana) … Read More »

When I stood up, I did not feel well – may be due to some local water. So I decided to stay one more night in La Serana… One night more or less, what’s up?But it was good so I … Read More »

Well, after yesterday’s experience I was asking myself if returning home was an option. On the other hand, when one thinks to be quite done it often only can go up. Today was such a day: after asking several people … Read More »

What a week… All the week I’ve tried to find a solution for my railer. What did I whish to have my own one with correct dimension. Because the only shop that has one is in Santiago, I finally had … Read More »

Today’s goal was to join La Senerada (108km and 600 pos meter). Karsten from Germany which I met after some 10km had more luck as he had ride with wind. As he is “finishing” his trip from Mexico over the … Read More »

Today’s goal was to join La Senera (108km and 600 pos meter). Karsten from Germany which I met after some 10km had more luck as he had ride with wind. As he is "finishing" his trip from Mexico over the … Read More »

Don’t worry, I won’t speak about work! The sky yesterday evening was really great. I’m looking forward for the observatorium, hoping it duable to cycle to. After the night in the tent using the sleeping back over me, I woke … Read More »

After one of the best and quietest night up to now, I stood up relaxed for a new journey. As in the evening before the wind came from south and the forecast was to remain like that, I had great … Read More »

As we had a long talk the day before, the wake up was a little more difficult. But Ramon and Jose and both no problem to continue talking. The first kilometer needed some learning, as the "s" had still an … Read More »

After a short night due to a loud dog and bed I finally left the “habitation”. The Highway way still good, the landscape with different views. I saw my first cactus and after 33km I wanted to lunch and have … Read More »

After breakfast (first up) I definitively packed all that stuff on the trailer and didn’t want to stop…here something more,oh here another something etc, just to give the first down. But then I finally managed to bring everything down (2nd … Read More »

Monday was the last day in that interesting city full of contast. The view from the Cerro San Christobal. Santiago is quite wide so the “challenge” will be to find the way out, knowing that the first 20km will still … Read More »

While the Chilean are asked to vote for their president, I went for a first ride by bike in town. Unfortunately, the park San Christobal was closed, because of the elections. Something to be done by tomorrow. It is quite … Read More »

The goal was to find “benzina blanca” for the stove for those days when I will have to cook myself. Quite easy if you know that it can be found in una “ferreteria”… Of course, IF you know! Then I’ve … Read More »

Santiago has a quite wide undeground system called Metro. Its air conditioning is very efficace: just stand in front of the fan and wait for the water dust!

…from the fifth floor (equals sixth in (south) america). 1) Telecom Chile and in the back: Santiagos virgin statue in the parc.2) Middle: parc just in front of the hotel with mountains in the back.

…before eating and falling asleep! 1) Rio mapocho2, 3) Universita de Santiago4)Parco San Christobal Buonas noches!

Waiting for the room with a coffee and enjoying the sun…

After several hours of travel and nearly no sleep, I finally arrived at the hotel Principado de Asturia. Nice and with free internet (wi-fi). When I have taken the room, I will enjoy some hours in the city and look forward to … Read More »

The question is just: where to get them from? In Chile from most fuel station called “Copec”. There are different version, like north / south etc… that’s the north one:  (containing as well useful infos about hostel etc)

Eastcost of north america. About the flight: AA is in all terms a cheap company… I guess it will be time for them to invest in their airplanes. Here once can say: not the path is the goal, but the goal … Read More »

Luckily, I’ve got a sunny picture of my dearest girlfriend in my heard!!! All the Swiss and AA checks (customs, controls and security) are well behind me. The journey can begin! Cheers, Georges PS: I love you soooo much, F.!

A picture says more than thousand words…. 😉Cheers, Georges

Here the summary of my package… up to 65 kg to carry through the Andes… Article Weight [g] Total w/o bike, Bags and trailer 21581 Bike, trailer and bags 22310 Food and water 21000 Total: 64891 Tent Vaude Taurus Ultralight, … Read More »

Now the flights are booked: departure is from Zurich on Thursday December 10th @10h20 (am). The next weeks will be needed for the packing of the bike and the extrawheel.com, reparing the fork and getting the last information for the ride, … Read More »

… even the Trip has not started yet. During the last 4.5 years at Waters I could learn a lot on multiple topics, for which I’m thanks full. Time changes, so soon, I’ll spend some months travelling on the south … Read More »