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All updates in Archives
Articles
1. How We See
2. Limits and Abilities
3. Riding in Tandem
4. Some Basics of...
5. Legally Blind, Will...
Summaries
Phase I
Phase II
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
Who We Are
Media Brochure (PDF)
En Español (PDF)
Schedule
(by Stage)
(Updated 9/30/12)
1: To Santiago
01/12: Argentina
02/12: Chile
03/12: Argentina
04/12: Chile
05/12: Chile
2: To La Paz
06/12: Argentina
07/12: Argentina/Bolivia
08/12: Bolivia
3: To Panama City
09/12: Peru
10/12: Ecuador/Colombia
11/12: Panama
4: To Phoenix
12/12: Central America
01/13: Mexico
02/13: Arizona
5: To Whitehorse
03/13: USA
04/13: USA
05/13: Canada
6: To Deadhorse
06/13: Canada
07/13: Alaska
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Info
Partnering with RPB To Raise Awareness
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The leading voluntary health organization supporting eye research.
We've partnered with Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) to raise awareness about blindness. RPB focuses primarily on funding eye research with approximately 90% of its budget allocated for research and research related expenses. In 2010, this figure was ~$13M.
The non-profit organization has been influential in elevating the importance of creating independent ophthalmology departments at medical schools - this allows bigger budgets to fund ophthalmology-related research. RPB was also instrumental in the creation of the National Eye Institute within the National Institute for Health. These two accomplishments alone have enabled eye research to gain more footing at research institutions.
The Evolution of Sight Restoration
2010 Annual Report cover article
Dr. Eyal Margalit leads a research team
that is developing a retinal prosthetic
device that will increase the number of electrodes stimulating photoreceptors
View Annual Reports.
Get e-News from RPB.
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Special Thanks to the Following People
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Alex Biegel: (Dec 2011) Wow, we could not have gotten the bike down to Ushuaia without you! You're making this trip happen!
Benning Tieke: (Jan 2011) For providing Spanish translations of Media
Brochure and cover letter for schools in Latin America.
Cristian: (Dec 2011) Thank you SOOOOOO MUCH for helping us with Buenos Aires and making our first couple of days there super-comfortable!
Cynthia Rockwell: (Dec 2011) Thanks for helping us with Buenos Aires Customs and getting the bike through!
David Arthur Sampson: (Oct 2011) For helping us with the Scottsdale Cycling Festival expo where we had a booth to share our project and to raise awareness about blindness.
Diego Tudela: (Dec 2011) Thanks for supporting us and working with Buenos Aires Customs to get our bike through customs red tape.
Eric Brandt, Andy Heerdt, and Dale Mallison: (Sep 2011) For helping out in transforming the bike. See Update Sept 19, 2011.
Joe Garcia & Jenny Cohen: (Dec 2011) For helping us make to the CBS News studio for an interview!
Kari Redfield and Casey Kelso: (Nov 2011) For helping us get the bike in good functioning condition for the ride.
Kathi Reichert: (Dec 2011) For enabling 2B2R to get on the road. Kathi's support allowed us to make it happen!
Mike Knarzer: (Nov 2011) For promoting and securing sponsorship for 2B2R.
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Schools for the Blind Initiative
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In our effort to raise awareness, we will be visiting schools for the blind along the way.
Thanks to a world database for schools for the blind from
CODI, Cornucopia of Disability Information, we are compiling a list of schools in
South America, Central America, and North America. If you are affiliated with a school
for the blind or know of any, please contact us. We would love to visit and meet your
students.
Our current list includes:
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11 schools in Chile
6 schools in Bolivia
18 schools in Peru
8 schools in Ecuador
2 schools in Colombia
4 schools in Panama
1 schools in Costa Rica
2 schools in Nicaragua
4 schools in Honduras
3 schools in El Salvador
1 schools in Guatamala
10 schools in Mexico
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We are in the process of compiling a list for America and Canada. As of December
23, 2010, this is only a list and not confirmed visits. We will contact the schools over
the next couple of months to see if we can stop by and share inspirations and
perspectives.
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Schools & Organizations We Visited
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Schools / Organizations
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Foundation for Blind Children
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Feb 8, '11
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Phoenix, AZ
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SENADIS
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May 13, '12
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Santiago, Chile
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UMCE
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May 14, '12
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Santiago, Chile
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Hellen Keller School
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May 15, '12
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Santiago, Chile
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FUNDALURP
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May 18, '12
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Santiago, Chile
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Group Meeting
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May 25, '12
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Mendoza, Argentina
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Helen Keller School
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May 30, '12
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Mendoza, Argentina
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Casa del Discapacitado
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May 31, '12
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Mendoza, Argentina
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Uni Redes
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June 1, '12
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Mendoza, Argentina
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Corina Lona
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July 3, '12
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Salta, Argentina
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Centro de Rehabilitacion Fisica y Educacion Especial
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July 31, '12
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La Paz, Bolivia
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Instituto Boliviano de la Ceguera (I.B.C.)
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Aug 2, '12
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La Paz, Bolivia
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Escuela Nacional de Ciegos Helen Keller
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Nov 13, '12
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Panama City, Panama
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Arizona Schools for the Deaf and Blind
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Feb 4, '13
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Tucson, Arizona
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U of Az, College of Education
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Feb 5, '13
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Tucson, Arizona
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El Grupo
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Feb 5, '13
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Tucson, Arizona
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Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired
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Feb 6, '13
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Tucson, Arizona
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Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired
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Feb 21, '13
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Phoenix, Arizona
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Arizona Hiking Shack
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Feb 21, '13
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Phoenix, Arizona
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2 High Schools in Reno
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Mar 26, '13
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Reno, Nevada
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Lions Club - Sparks
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Mar 26, '13
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Sparks, Nevada
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Lions Club - Bend
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Apr 11, '13
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Bend, Oregon
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Presentation
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Apr 18, '13
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Portland, Oregon
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Mt Si High School
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Apr 23, '13
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Snoqualmie, Washington
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Kiwanis Club |
May 5, '13 |
Anacortes, Washington |
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Anacortes High School |
May 5, '13 |
Anacortes, Washington |
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Accessible Media Inc Interview |
May 12, '13 |
Vancouver, Canada |
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BC Blind Sports |
May 12, '13 |
Vancouver, Canada |
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2 Elementary Schools |
May 15, '13 |
Courtenay, Canada |
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Timberline High School |
May 15, '13 |
Campbell River, Canada |
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Oyster Bay Elementary School |
May 15, '13 |
Campbell River, Canada |
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Phases & Stages of the Journey
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Map of Stages
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Viewership Goals
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We're targeting 350 by end-Phase 1 and 600 by end-Phase 2.
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Phase 1: 1st Half of 2011
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Launch website
Seek sponsorship
Communicate with Schools for the Blind
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Phase 2: 2nd Half of 2011
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Spread the word
Gear preparation
Finalize logistics
Get in shape!
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Stage 1: Ushuaia, Argentina to Santiago,
Chile
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Click to see approximate map
Distance: ~1,800 miles
The terrain looks challenging and we hear that going south to north experiences a lot of
headwind out of Ushuaia.
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Stage 2: Santiago, Chile to La Paz,
Bolivia
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Click to see approximate map
Distance: ~1,900 miles
This should be challenging because we'll be ascending to Bolivia's Altiplano at about 14,000 feet.
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Stage 3: La Paz, Bolivia to Panama City,
Panama
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Click to see approximate map
Distance: ~3,000 miles
We're not sure how we're going to cross Colombia just yet ...or the Panama Canal.
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Stage 4: Panama City, Panama to
Phoenix, Arizona
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Click to see approximate map
Distance: ~3,000 miles
Mexico should be "adventurous" with the drug cartels, and we'll be relieved to cross
into Arizona.
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Stage 5: Phoenix, Arizona to Fort
Nelson, Canada
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Click to see approximate map
Distance: ~2,500 miles
If all goes as planned, we should make it to Fort Nelson in British Columbia, Canada by
end Spring 2013.
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Stage 6: Fort Nelson, Canada to
Deadhorse, Alaska
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Click to see approximate map
Distance: ~1,800 miles
That'll be the day when we finally hit this last stage of this long journey.
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Go to Top
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Tools in Making 2B2R
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Software
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Purpose
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| MS Word |
For documents and converting to PDF's. |
| MS Excel |
For charts and graphs. |
| MS Powerpoint |
For making videos when needed. |
| MS Paint |
(Free) Used to create/modify images. |
| MS Windows Movie Maker |
(Free) Used to create videos. |
| Photoscape |
(Free) Used to create/edit images. |
| GIMP 2.0 |
(Free) Used to create transparent images. |
| FileZilla |
(Free) Used for FTP webpage files to server. |
| Format Factory |
(Free) Used to convert media files. |
| Notepad |
(Free) Used to HTML code website. |
| VideoPad |
(Free) Used to make videos. |
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Hardware
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Purpose
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| Laptop |
Used for everything! |
| Nikon Coolpix Camera | Used for photos and videos. |
| Canon G12 Camera | Used for photos and videos. |
| Video Camera | Used for videos. |
| Camera Remote Control | Used for remote photos. |
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Gear List
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Bike Equipment
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Quantity
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| Tandem Bike | 1 |
| Front Panniers | 1 set |
| Rear Panniers | 1 set |
| Bike Computer | 1 |
| Tool Kit | 1 set |
| Trailer | 1 |
| Bungee Cords | 3 |
| Spare Tire | 1 |
| Pump | 1 |
| Spares for spokes/cables | 1 |
| Rear Blinking Light | 1 |
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Camping Equipment
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Quantity
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| Tent w/Footprint | 1 |
Sleeping Bag (~20° F) | 2 |
Sleeping Pad | 2 |
Headlamp | 2 |
Water Filter | 1 |
Sewing Kit | 1 |
Small Towel | 2 |
| Cooking Kit | 1 set |
Utensils | 1 set |
| Stove | 1 |
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Electronics
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Quantity
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| Laptop 11.6" | 1 |
| Camera | 2 |
| Camera Remote Control | 1 |
| Video Camera | 1 |
| iPhone | 1 |
| Memory Stick | 1 |
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Travel Costs
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Flights
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Costs
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| Phoenix to Buenos Aires (Per person, one-way)
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$661
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| Buenos Aires to Ushuaia (Per person, one-way)
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$228
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Argentina: Dec 2011 - Jul 2012 ($1 US = 4.28 ARS)
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Costs
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| Visa Reciprocity Fee (Per person, US citizen)
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$140
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| Cheap hotel in San Telmo, Buenos Aires
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ARS 120
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| Empanada (meat=carne) in Buenos Aires
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ARS 3
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| Cheap beer at grocery store (660 ml)
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ARS 6.60
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| Ushuaia: Camping, per night/per person
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ARS 35
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| Ushuaia: Possible dorm bed in cheap hostel
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ARS 80
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| Ushuaia: Food
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| Pasta (1/2 kg)
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ARS 3-5
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| Chorrizzo (1 kg)
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ARS 58
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| 6 eggs
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ARS 8
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| Oranges (1 kg)
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ARS 8
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| Mendoza, Tucuman and Salta seem around 10-15% less than Ushuaia costs.
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Chile: Feb 2012 - May 2012($1 US = 486 CLP)
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Costs
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Punta Arenas: Hostel Camping per person/night
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CLP 2500
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Food: Perhaps +10% Argentina costs
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Cohaique to Puerto Montt to Santiago costs are pretty similar.
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Bolivia: Jul 2012 - TBD ($1 US = 6.8 BLV)
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Accomodations (Alojamientos and Residencials are least expensive, cost is per person per night)
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20-25 BLV |
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Food (meals in markets with meat)
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6-12 BLV
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Tips from the Road
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Tips
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Comments
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| Stove Fuel
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In Argentina, butane canisters and kerosene are sold in "ferreterias (hardware stores)". We are using an MSR Whisperlite International for its ability to burn various fuels: white gas, kerosene, jet fuel, and gasoline. Gasoline is really bad because it leaves residuals that clog up the jet nozzle and it also smells. White gas is hard to find (other travelers say it's possible to find); kerosene is available at ferreterias, which are common all over Argentina.
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| Tent Size
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For two people, we highly recommend a 3-person tent. During those rainy days, you'll appreciate the room to move around and to store gear out of rain's way.
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| Duct Tape |
This is the miracle must-carry item. It fixes everything! Ferreterias (hardware stores) in Argentina sell this: "cinta."
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| Tent Floor |
Tent floors will eventually become "holy" ...that is, have holes that water will seep through and make the inside the tent wet. We lined our tent floor with a shower curtain and used duct tape to seal it. Rain can now pour all it wants!
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