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Date: Thurs. Nov. 14, 2002
Subject: Re: Punky, Lew & Achi 2, Sorry the bike is having trouble
Hi Joe & Ruth & everyone: We are trying our best to persevere and overcome the negatives involved in a tour like ours. The positives are what drive us. They are many and wonderful. Today, the wind velocity is estimated at 80kph gusting to 100 (close to hurricane force) and is doing its best or worst to blow anything not anchored down off the planet. At times, when walking, the force is so great it stops us in our tracks prohibiting forward movement. Don't think we should try to ride when the wind is blowing like this. Diego, the mechanic, is ordering parts today and expects them to be delivered from Buenos Aires by Monday or Tuesday. I decided not to install new primary and secondary chains in the engine for now. Diego says they are OK. The cost is estimated to be $313 in total, which I think I can handle. In the U.S. such a repair would be astronomically high. Diego's labor is only $75. In the U.S. a mechanic's labor is $50-$60/hr. The people here are very nice. The climate is cool, windy and sometimes a little wet. In my opinion, to put it bluntly, this part of Patagonia sucks. The economy and finances are in shambles and the government/politics are a mess. Fortunately, for us, with dollars the exchange rate is very favorable at 3.5 Pesos:1 Dollar. For some odd reason, there are 3 separate currencies, Pesos, Lecops and Patagones, in circulation and all are equal and accepted. Patiently waiting for the repairs to be completed. We should soon have a healthy Critter thumping under us to complete our tour. I have a good woman and a cute Yorkie to bolster my spirits. Life ain't so bad. Later, amigos and amigas.
Punky, Lew & Achi 2
Americas Motopaseo
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