This is our sixth day in Buenos Aires and we've had enough! Its an amazing city to explore but we didn't come here for a city break. Unfortunately customs have been a real pain, they go at their own speed, nothing and nobody will change that. But if I was in their shoes it wouldn't bother me wether 20 english bikers got their bikes or not. Go with the flow is all we can do.
We really are in a fascinating part of the world with the amazing opportunity to ride our bikes to Alaska. We can't wait to get going!
Spending time in the city has been a great opportunity to get to know my fellow travellers. We have some great characters on the trip and already have nick names for some (Baden Powell, Boris Becker, Indiana Jones and Harry Hill - guess which one I am?)
It's 2.30pm and we are still here. We've checked out of our rooms and are waiting in the bar. Bored! Now there's talk of customs wanting a bribe to get the bikes out. Nothing to do but wait.
The support vehicle has arrived and is waiting in the carpark next door. Some sort of Chevy pickup with a crew cab and a 2.5 non turbo Isuzu engine, ideal for climbing up the Andes towing a trailer. Its got 200,000 k's on the clock and cost 9 grand! Not sure if thats pounds, dollars or pesos, if its not pesos someones been had!
Just heard a rumour that the bikes are ok to go but customs are questioning why there is no paperwork for our spare tyres and our helmets. Will we ever get out of this place?
We've got a hotel booked for tonight 200 miles away, so hopefully some good news from there later.
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