The southern part of the coast of Argentina
The geographical aim of this travel section was clearly Tierra del Fuego. As far as possible and reasonable we have always tried to avoid the big Ruta 3 and drove instead over smaller dirt [...]
Small cause, big impact
I have made a small but consequential mistake. When filling the water tank, I did not open the exhaust valve due to inattention. The tank thereby got too much pressure and burst. The complex repair [...]
Likeable big fat collosus
7.10. – 9.11.2019 Put Globi into operation Well prepared, we arrived with a new alternator for our living cabin in our luggage. The Alternator luckily weighs only 13kg and per person we are entitled to [...]
Elephant seals are super cool
The drive along the coast was an animal paradise. In addition to sea lions, elephant seals, whales, penguins and guanacos, we were also able to observe seagulls and vultures. Most of the animals let [...]
The northern part of the coast of Argentina
The route from Gualeguaychú to the Valdés peninsula is not particularly exciting and is characterized by flat, straight roads. But south of Trelew starts the Routa Provincial No. 1 in Chubut, which completely pleased us [...]
Narrow mountain roads
Sometimes the police stop us because they need help. The roads in the backcountry of northeastern Argentina are beautiful, but not so easy to ride with Globi. Globi is definitely a bit fat on narrow, [...]
The highlands in the north
A road movie through the variety of colors and shapes of the Andes. Enormous landscapes seen from the driver’s seat.
Wheel change off road
A wheel change is actually the simplest "repair" on the truck. But the off-road wheels are about 230 kg heavy and the terrain on which the wheel change must be done, is no workshop concrete [...]
Excursion to the Altiplano
Finally, we arrived in the Andes, the heart of South America - at least for us. All aggregates have survived the height well, our body as well! In the highlands, of course, the vegetation is [...]
