Mendoza!
Arrival in Mendoza! At last our biking days were coming to an end. Only the 160 kilometers from San Juan to Mendoza remained, which we planned to cycle in two days. With weary legs we took to the streets of northwestern Argentina once more. Leaving the San Juan hostel Passing a local winery The road was in no way spectacular—straight, flat, and bordered left and right by fences guarding the lands of this precious wine region. Interestingly enough, the Mendoza region (as San Juan’s next-door neighbor and competitor) was extremely meticulous about its wine. Thus, between regions we passed through two checkpoints where cargo was examined (especially fruit) and toxins were sprayed on vehicle tires (to kill any potential invaders that might harm Mendoza’s prestigious wine). Both fortunately and unfortunately, the second of these checkpoints was the only place that offered some privacy from the big road. As we had found out rather quickly, the ...
