"AND THAT'S THE WONDERFUL THING ABOUT FAMILY TRAVEL: IT PROVIDES YOU WITH EXPERIENCES THAT WILL REMAIN LOCKED FOREVER IN THE SCAR TISSUE OF YOUR MIND". Dave Barry

We had breakfast and exchanged pleasantries, went to put petrol together and to purchase a a container to load 10 lts more of petrol, shook hands and then Shorty gave me a hug, i got a bit emotional...if i had chosen i would not have had such luck in obtaining such great companion. Shorty is a gentleman, we helped each other out through 6 countries and i hope to see him again in the future.

I arrived at San Pedro de Atacama, the last town towards the Chilean border, outside of the town were immigration and customs. They stamped my passport and at customs they kept the transitory permission for the bike, I kept going another about 155 kms and arrived in Argentina through the Passage of Jama, a direct road with few mountains. I got immigration and customs out of the way in minutes, everything free. Bikes do not pay toll in Argentina, Chile nor Peru.
Hilltops, elevations, I left for Susgues where the mountains are very pretty, barren mountains but of different colors, passed through parts that were all white, salt mines, the way for San Salvador de Jujuy has pretty mountains with vegetation, valleys and many beautiful places. The day began beautifully but just before Jujuy it began to rain with strong winds. From Jujuy to Salta its a freeway. Litre of petrol, the 95, is 2.30 pesos. Arrived in Salta after 5p.m. and I stayed at a joint for 70 pesos ($US22), it has cable, private bath, breakfast, so another night where I slept fully dressed. Bike is in a closed garage. I am desperate for my sanctuary at Sauce 1837.

SAME TEXT HERE IN SPANISH: DIA 49 Lunes 17

Desayunamos cambiamos cordialidades fuimos poner gasolina y yo a comprar un recipiente para poner 10 litros de gasolina, nos dimos las manos y después Shorty me dio un abrazo, me emociono un poco por un ratito. Si hubiese elegido un compañero para el viaje no hubiese tenido tanta suerte. Shorty un caballero, nos ayudamos mutuamente a través de seis países, espero verlo en el futuro.
Llegue a San Pedro de Atacama, el ultimo pueblo en chile hacia la frontera, a la salida estaba inmigración y Aduanas, me sellaron el pasaporte entre y en Aduana se quedaron con el Permiso transitorio de la moto, sigo unos 155 kms y entre en Argentina por el Paso de Jama, la ruta derecha y con pocos montañas. Hice inmigración y Aduana en unos minutos todo gratis y las motos no pagan peaje en Argentina, chile y Perú,
Topes, elevaciones, elevon hay en todos los países que cruce, México el mas exagerado.
Salí para Susgues donde las montañas muy bonitas, áridas pero de distintos colores, pase por partes todas blancas, salinas, el camino para San Salvador de Jujuy tiene montañas con vegetación, valles y muchos lugares bonitos. El dia empezó hermoso antes de Jujuy empezó a llover, vientos fuertes.
De Jujuy a Salta autopista. Litro de gasolina la 95 sale 2.30 pesos. Entre en Salta ya mas de las 5 p.m. y me quede en esta pocilga por 70 pesos, otra noche a dormir vestido, con baño privado, cable y desayuno, estacionamiento cerrado. Ya estoy desesperado por mi santuario en Sauce 1837