Archive for October 30th, 2009
The Downside and Upside of Cycling

The road from Lobos to Saladillo started off well.  The wide shoulders compensated for the heavy truck traffic, the sun was bright and cheery, and I even saw a few gauchos out herding cattle.  And yes, it’s true, they do wear a black beret. It still makes me smile every time I see it because it seems so out of place - a cowboy dressed up as a French artist. (more…)