For all of you in Japan, the date as already changed and it's already the new
year, isn't it.
Happy New Year! All the best for the upcoming year, and thank you for following this adventure!
Upon arrival at the accommodation, and checking my email, there were a lot of message from Just Giving!
To each and everyone a big thank you for your contribution. I'm deeply grateful for your support.
Happy New Year!
I'm always looking forward to reading your blog.
I would like to support Yamada-san's challenge from Nagano.
I donate 11'100 Yen towards this challenge.
Daisuke-s, 2012-01-01 00:42:24
Yamada-san,
Happy New Year!
It's been already year since your left for your adventure!
I'm over again deeply moved my this superb challenge.
I pray for your health and safety.
I donate 4'100 Yen towards this challenge.
Katsuo, 2012-01-01 00:42:21
Happy New Year!
I was surprised to realise that it's been already a year since you started your journey.
For the remainder of the trip, please take good care of yourself.
I'm looking forward to your return to Japan.
I donate 2'000 Yen towards this challenge!
Mari, 2012-01-01 00:30:01
Here in Argentina, it's New Year's Eve.
Since I left, it's been quite exactly a year, and I managed to get to here in good health thanks to everyone's encouragement and support.
I'll do my best for the remaining three months!
For the coming months, thank you in advance for your support!
English http://justgiving.jp/pdf/justgiving-man.pdf?110318
Link to this challenge's website (in Japanese): http://justgiving.jp/c/799
In English: http://justgiving.jp/pdf/justgiving-man.pdf?110318
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[Argentina] La Rioja to San Fan
31st of December 2011 (Saturday)
Distnace：５７０キロ
Departure time：８：３０am
Arrival time：１７：００pm
Weather：晴れ Blue Skies
Temperature：３８℃
It's one more leg until San Rafael, the city that is on this year's in the Dakar Rally. route
But today, I'm headed for San Fan, a city located before San Rafael.
When I was researching today's journey in the morning, I realised that there lies apparently a beautiful national park on the way.
With a little luck, one might be able to see the condors the area is famous for.
When I was researching today's journey in the morning, I realised that there lies apparently a beautiful national park on the way.
With a little luck, one might be able to see the condors the area is famous for.
Entering the Taranpaya National Park!
When I get to see these strange rocks left and right of the road, and get to see the strange looking mountains at a distance, the my mood rises.
Arrival at the gates!
Oh, adequate for a place where dinosaur bones had been excavated, I'm greeted by a giant replica.
Then, asking repeatedly and in detail at the park reception, it's not allowed to enter the park with my bike, are any other personal transport means for that matter, and hence there is no other way then to use the ranger's bus.
Apparently, the time required is some 2 hours. So, in view of today's travelling distance of close to 600 kilometres, I have to give up on the idea of entering the park altogether.
And then there is a problem.
I thought to refuel in a petrol station along the way, but when I get there it turns out that there is no petrol!
Is there such a thing as a chronic lack of petrol supply in the Argentina country side?
Since the state of the roads is good, it's possible to drive at around 120 to 130 km/h, which should have an effect:
At higher speed, the overall fuel consumption goes down.
I went around it a number of times, but indeed there wasn't any petrol.
If I drive to a place until I run out of petrol and have to stop there, I won't be able to meet up with the Dakar race.
No matter what, I want to go on.
If I believe the fuel stand, I can drive another 150 kilometres.
The problem is, that today's destination San Fan is another 160km away.
If this really turns out that way, I head off thinking that if I do all I can to make the petrol as long as possible, this should work out somehow or other.
And when there were 70 kilometres left until today's destination, the fuel stand shows that I have enough petrol for another 100 kilometres.
Oh, it seems this will work out after all.
… but as soon as I had thought to be lucky, the engine makes a 'popo, popo' noise.
And instantly I feel that the engine doesn't pull properly.
This announces that I'm running out of petrol altogether.
Hmm, will I be able to drive for another 100 kilometre?!
And after the same symptoms repeated a number of times … the engine finally stopped entirely.
The temperature is at 38°C boiling hot.
It's a road that cuts through a wasteland area in the middle of a desert.
Should I go on in this road and push the bike?
Rather tough …!
There are supposed to be another 60 kilometres until the city...
And the scary thing is that along this road there are infinitely few vehicles coming along.
No good, no good at all!
Unexpectedly running out of petrol on New Year's Eve in South America!. I once more turned the starter – and the engine comes back to life!
There is still a little bit petrol left in the tank it seems.
Repeatedly turning the engine back on, I finally managed to drive another 10 kilometres or so.
And along the way, I got to see a suddenly a isolated single shop.
It's an eatery in the middle of nowhere.
As I ask the middle aged guy standing next to the eatery if by chance he would be willing to sell me some petrol he asks: 'how much'?
As I say 'Some three litres …' he says 'wait a moment'!
Oh, Will they get me indeed some petrol?
This family's kids kindly brought me the petrol in pet bottles!
(Note: The lens cover doesn't work properly any more, and doesn't fully open)
Thank you so much!
I refuel the dust covered bike.
I'm saved.
Also this time, a miracle occurred and I got saved.
God, Buddah, this must be thanks to everyone's prayer for my safety.
Today, out of nowhere a river appeared, and resigned to what was necessary I had get into the water and cross it.
I didn't fall and all went well, however, half of my body and the whole bike got muddy.
Once I get to the accommodation, I will have to clean my clothes and the boots up.
And then, it was like that yesterday but even today on the way, I ask myself now and again 'Will you go and see Dakar?'
This would be the highlight of the whole country, considering that the race crosses this area and is internationally famous.
The town magazine I found in the hotel lobby.
Tomorrow, I will participate in the Dakar race … not, but rather will be headed for San Rafael, one of the principle cities to see race.
Translator: Pamela Ravasio
Happy New Year! All the best for the upcoming year, and thank you for following this adventure!
Upon arrival at the accommodation, and checking my email, there were a lot of message from Just Giving!
To each and everyone a big thank you for your contribution. I'm deeply grateful for your support.
Happy New Year!
I'm always looking forward to reading your blog.
I would like to support Yamada-san's challenge from Nagano.
I donate 11'100 Yen towards this challenge.
Daisuke-s, 2012-01-01 00:42:24
Yamada-san,
Happy New Year!
It's been already year since your left for your adventure!
I'm over again deeply moved my this superb challenge.
I pray for your health and safety.
I donate 4'100 Yen towards this challenge.
Katsuo, 2012-01-01 00:42:21
Happy New Year!
I was surprised to realise that it's been already a year since you started your journey.
For the remainder of the trip, please take good care of yourself.
I'm looking forward to your return to Japan.
I donate 2'000 Yen towards this challenge!
Mari, 2012-01-01 00:30:01
Here in Argentina, it's New Year's Eve.
Since I left, it's been quite exactly a year, and I managed to get to here in good health thanks to everyone's encouragement and support.
I'll do my best for the remaining three months!
For the coming months, thank you in advance for your support!
English http://justgiving.jp/pdf/justgiving-man.pdf?110318
Link to this challenge's website (in Japanese): http://justgiving.jp/c/799
In English: http://justgiving.jp/pdf/justgiving-man.pdf?110318
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
[Argentina] La Rioja to San Fan
31st of December 2011 (Saturday)
Distnace：５７０キロ
Departure time：８：３０am
Arrival time：１７：００pm
Weather：晴れ Blue Skies
Temperature：３８℃
It's one more leg until San Rafael, the city that is on this year's in the Dakar Rally. route
But today, I'm headed for San Fan, a city located before San Rafael.
When I was researching today's journey in the morning, I realised that there lies apparently a beautiful national park on the way.
With a little luck, one might be able to see the condors the area is famous for.
When I was researching today's journey in the morning, I realised that there lies apparently a beautiful national park on the way.
With a little luck, one might be able to see the condors the area is famous for.
Entering the Taranpaya National Park!
When I get to see these strange rocks left and right of the road, and get to see the strange looking mountains at a distance, the my mood rises.
Arrival at the gates!
Oh, adequate for a place where dinosaur bones had been excavated, I'm greeted by a giant replica.
Then, asking repeatedly and in detail at the park reception, it's not allowed to enter the park with my bike, are any other personal transport means for that matter, and hence there is no other way then to use the ranger's bus.
Apparently, the time required is some 2 hours. So, in view of today's travelling distance of close to 600 kilometres, I have to give up on the idea of entering the park altogether.
And then there is a problem.
I thought to refuel in a petrol station along the way, but when I get there it turns out that there is no petrol!
Is there such a thing as a chronic lack of petrol supply in the Argentina country side?
Since the state of the roads is good, it's possible to drive at around 120 to 130 km/h, which should have an effect:
At higher speed, the overall fuel consumption goes down.
I went around it a number of times, but indeed there wasn't any petrol.
If I drive to a place until I run out of petrol and have to stop there, I won't be able to meet up with the Dakar race.
No matter what, I want to go on.
If I believe the fuel stand, I can drive another 150 kilometres.
The problem is, that today's destination San Fan is another 160km away.
If this really turns out that way, I head off thinking that if I do all I can to make the petrol as long as possible, this should work out somehow or other.
And when there were 70 kilometres left until today's destination, the fuel stand shows that I have enough petrol for another 100 kilometres.
Oh, it seems this will work out after all.
… but as soon as I had thought to be lucky, the engine makes a 'popo, popo' noise.
And instantly I feel that the engine doesn't pull properly.
This announces that I'm running out of petrol altogether.
Hmm, will I be able to drive for another 100 kilometre?!
And after the same symptoms repeated a number of times … the engine finally stopped entirely.
The temperature is at 38°C boiling hot.
It's a road that cuts through a wasteland area in the middle of a desert.
Should I go on in this road and push the bike?
Rather tough …!
There are supposed to be another 60 kilometres until the city...
And the scary thing is that along this road there are infinitely few vehicles coming along.
No good, no good at all!
Unexpectedly running out of petrol on New Year's Eve in South America!. I once more turned the starter – and the engine comes back to life!
There is still a little bit petrol left in the tank it seems.
Repeatedly turning the engine back on, I finally managed to drive another 10 kilometres or so.
And along the way, I got to see a suddenly a isolated single shop.
It's an eatery in the middle of nowhere.
As I ask the middle aged guy standing next to the eatery if by chance he would be willing to sell me some petrol he asks: 'how much'?
As I say 'Some three litres …' he says 'wait a moment'!
Oh, Will they get me indeed some petrol?
This family's kids kindly brought me the petrol in pet bottles!
(Note: The lens cover doesn't work properly any more, and doesn't fully open)
Thank you so much!
I refuel the dust covered bike.
I'm saved.
Also this time, a miracle occurred and I got saved.
God, Buddah, this must be thanks to everyone's prayer for my safety.
Today, out of nowhere a river appeared, and resigned to what was necessary I had get into the water and cross it.
I didn't fall and all went well, however, half of my body and the whole bike got muddy.
Once I get to the accommodation, I will have to clean my clothes and the boots up.
And then, it was like that yesterday but even today on the way, I ask myself now and again 'Will you go and see Dakar?'
This would be the highlight of the whole country, considering that the race crosses this area and is internationally famous.
The town magazine I found in the hotel lobby.
Tomorrow, I will participate in the Dakar race … not, but rather will be headed for San Rafael, one of the principle cities to see race.
Translator: Pamela Ravasio
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