cyclingtogetherDuring a rainy week in Puerto Montt, things suddenly started to snowball.π€ͺ It became clear that Marc now needs a break. After many discussions and back and forth, considering different options β (does Fiona continue on her own?π΄ββοΈdoes Marc want to join again in 2-3 weeks?π΄ββοΈπ΄ is Ushuaia still our goal as planned a few months ago?π€ are we still excited and motivated to cycle south?), β we came to the conclusion that we will board a plane togetherβοΈ, take break, have some quality time for each of us (together an especially also not together π) Suddenly we were relieved, the decision we made felt good for both of us.π Within a few days, the flight and a small bungalow at the destination were booked. We got two bike boxes for free from the big French sportsshop "D". We packed the bikes and all our belongings into the boxes and made our way to the airport of Puerto Montt.
The check-in process went absolutely smoothly, the bike boxes weighing 35kg and 37kg were checked in without any issues. While the check-in we got informed that there was a strike of the pilots and boardcrew predicted.π€― But because we arrived at the airport very early we were rebooked onto an earier flight, and could go directly to the gate and board the plane right after check-in, without any further waiting.π Our originally booked flight was then cancelled.
What a crazy portion of luck! π
cyclingtogether During a rainy week in Puerto Montt, things suddenly started to snowball.π€ͺ It became clear that Marc now needs a break. After many discussions and back and forth, considering different options β (does Fiona continue on her own?π΄ββοΈdoes Marc want to join again in 2-3 weeks?π΄ββοΈπ΄ is Ushuaia still our goal as planned a few months ago?π€ are we still excited and motivated to cycle south?), β we came to the conclusion that we will board a plane togetherβοΈ, take break, have some quality time for each of us (together an especially also not together π) Suddenly we were relieved, the decision we made felt good for both of us.π Within a few days, the flight and a small bungalow at the destination were booked. We got two bike boxes for free from the big French sportsshop "D". We packed the bikes and all our belongings into the boxes and made our way to the airport of Puerto Montt.
Show moreThe check-in process went absolutely smoothly, the bike boxes weighing 35kg and 37kg were checked in without any issues. While the check-in we got informed that there was a strike of the pilots and boardcrew predicted.π€― But because we arrived at the airport very early we were rebooked onto an earier flight, and could go directly to the gate and board the plane right after check-in, without any further waiting.π Our originally booked flight was then cancelled.
What a crazy portion of luck! π
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