Route 52 starts just north of the city of Mendoza and connects with the small mountain town of Uspallata, some 95 km away. It traverses the Natural Resource Area of Villavicencio, a thermal source and semi-abandoned resort. Bottled water is produced here and sold across Argentina. From the resort the road turns to a gravel… Continue reading Ruta 52 – First adventure with the Ford Ranger.
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First outing!
As luck would have it, after a beautiful and hot week, today that we planned to put the Ranger to the test the weather is grey and cool, with intermittent rain in the forecast. Since we have planned to drive to the mountains and up to Vallecitos, an abandoned ski resort, we can even expect… Continue reading First outing!
Big day today!
This morning the purchase of our 2015 Ford Ranger became official. Money changed hands literally, in hard cash, and the transfer of tittle was signed in front of a notary. A few steps are still required to complete all the paperwork, but once the insurance is in place I will be able to drive it home… Continue reading Big day today!