Monday 20th January 2025 Cerro Sombrero to Villa Punta Delgrada
Nice lay in this morning with breakfast at the hostel. A nice little spread that will set us up for the day. All packed to set off, then noticed a fox eyeing up a little kitten, the hostel owner doing his best to get it away, with not much success. Off we set on a 25ish mile jaunt to the ferry crossing over the Strait of Magellan. We had done a bit of research allegedly the ferry runs every hour and is free for cyclists, so all seems good. Nice little ride no wind what a difference that makes, so much easier Bingo practising his no handed bicycle tricks, while scouting the bleak country side for wildlife, just the odd fox and of course the ever agile Guanacos, love watching then hop over the fences with not a care in the world, however we did spot a few road kills were they have not got it quite right, big price to pay.

Soon got down to the ferry terminal, well not much of a ferry terminal, just a run down shed, they waved us both on the waiting ferry, bit exciting riding down the slipway and onto the ferry, very similar to the ferry we got across the Shannon in Ireland last year. Unfortunately not a lot to see, but as ever Bingo kept his eyes peeled he is desperate to spot a Condor, no luck at the moment. A little bit more on the Punta Delgada side, so decided to have a coffee and relax, getting used to this now.

Soon on our way cycling majestically down Ruta 257 on route to a little village “Villa Punta Delgrada”. Bingo spots a the Cresta Cara Cara eagle elegantly perched on the fence, nice spot, then a not so elegant but just as exciting a massive Rhea or as us locals call them “Nandu”, mate good day for wildlife today, few more Rheas and foxes. Then just a hop skip and a jump to Punta Delgrada, book in to a little hostal and make plans for the next stage of this epic adventure, rooms a bit sparse but has hot water and nice food so good for me. Only a 46 mile jaunt today, mainly because the next place to stay is another 80 miles down the road, which will also involve crossing the border again back into Argentina, so will tackle that mañana.