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Goto: 2011-02-05 2011-02-07 Argentina

2011-02-06:

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Distance today: 42.0 km (Accumulated: 22712.0 km)
Elapsed time: 03:47:12
Country: Argentina

Start 11:20am, 24c, l. wind, a few clouds. At bl.&white roadsign "km 1755" on hwy. 3 to Bournes Aires.
Finish 16:45pm, 29c and same. At bl.&white roadsign "km 1713" on hwy. 3.

Traffic surprise ! :-))

Today brougt a huge change in my experience of Argentinian traffic-culture:

The gendarms/military truck from yesterday was back, this time doing traffic-control - the first time Ive seen that in Argentina (!) . And the impactwas instant and enjoyable:

Suddenly cars gave me pleanty of room, even waving, and the large fuel-trucks began to give space & a "runners chance" to get through the daily stage in one piece, and with peace in mind, w.o. having to look over my shoulder each minute :-) !

Very positive but also an usefull experience againt "set ideas" !! .. Coming from Scandinavia I am used to that military has a much limited say in society and especially in politics -and very well so, I think :-) - and thus we are often strongly biased when hearing about the role of military in other parts of the world; maybe most ofall exactly in Southamerica where it has played a direct role in almost all the contries whithin modern history.

However, despite what popular travelguides as Lonely Planet writes & what history suggests - then my experience not only today and yesterday (see report) but also on other occations is positive ! Much to my joy as one of the best rewards of travelling & world running is when you get a change & exchange of ideas.
Multo Grazias :-))