South to Rio Gallegos

Landon and I have been moving south from Comodoro Rivadavia along the Atlantic coast. These shots were taken on a little side road along the ocean going into Puerto de Julian, where we spent last night. We had an easy drive to Rio Gallegos today. With the exception of a 7-10 miles of gravel, the road these past two days has been generally good. The weather has been mostly cloudy, windy and cool. When we get a few miles from the coast, the scenery resembles the northern high plains of North America. We are hoping to get to Ushuaia on New Year´s Eve.

I found myself staring at a map of South America last night. Two thoughts occupied my mind. The first was the realization of how far away from home we are. The second was how much at home I have felt. I followed our route, knowing that we were out in the open the whole way. When you drive the whole way, the road here still really feels like the same road that runs in front of your own house.