10/31 Happy Halloween! Not sure how big of an event this holiday is down here but so far its been quiet. Maybe later I’ll get some visitors to my tent. Hope they like bread and maybe a cookie.
Camped behind a gas station in the little village of Portezuelo. Best internet I’ve had in Argentina so far. 
There’s even a few picnic tables and shade trees to sleep under and the gas station is stocked with beer and food.
Stayed at a hotel (the only one) in Patquia last night. Sunday is by far the worst day to pull into a populated area because not only is everything closed for the 12pm – 6pm siesta, most things stay closed even after that. I didn’t really need anything I suppose but a beer after riding in 100F heat all day is nice.
Scenery is very much semi-arid with lot’s of thorny trees, thorny bushes, thorny plants and zero water. There are quite a few colorful birds but they are too fast for pics. Mostly parrots. Traffic is very light on the road. Extra water is needed thanks to high heat and no places to stock up. San Ramon did have a couple small stores and a restaurant. The stretch after La Rioja was deserted aside from a police checkstop halfway to Patquia. They might have some extra water.
Tossed out the 9dBi antenna on the wifi adapter I brought from Florida. Not sure what happened to it but it couldn’t pick up signals even in the same building. The other antenna works incredibly well and I use it 99% of the time anyway so it’s no loss.
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really love your campspots, about your sandals they sell the same good ones in the Netherlands, let us know so we can order them.
Karin and Marten, Uyuni
Uncle Paul & I are buying a dog for you. We’ll be keeping it until you returm and then will be handing it over to you. We’ll show it your picture every day, tell it who you are, & teach it to give your picture kisses. It will be ready to shower you with plenty of affection. Would you prefer a male or female?
The only good dog is a hotdog.