After staying with a Warmshowers host in El Juncalito, Mexico it was time to cycle on to Ciudad Constitucion. Part of my PanAmerican bike tour.
Leaving El Juncalito, Mexico
(Blog post written December 7th, 2009. Part of my cycling trip from Alaska to Argentina)
Up quite early, and had a cup of tea. I haven’t had one in a long time, and it tasted good!
Roberta showed me how the VHF radio for shipping worked, and how a service called ‘The Net’ comes over at 08.00 every morning. The Net is a way for shipping and boats to keep in contact with whoever is in the range of the relay.
There is a set structure to the broadcast, and usefully there is a section where anyone needing a ride can announce it. Although the El Juncalito area does not cover up to La Paz, Roberta announced that I was looking for a ride, with the hope that it may get passed down the line.
Roberta also gave me some information on which Marina to go to in La Paz to ask around for a ride. Roberta cooked a big breakfast, and also gave me a packed lunch, which must have done the trick, as I cycled over 130 kms to Ciudad Constitucion. Thanks again for your wonderful hospitality Roberta!
Constitucion
In Constitucion I found an RV park with good showers and inclusive WiFi. While I think about it, I cycled briefly with a Portuguese cyclist called Nelson (can’t be a traditional name!). Our paces and goals for the day were slightly different though, so we parted mid afternoon.
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