Here are a few images from my rides outside of Mendoza. And also a short YouTube video I’ve produced. I’m sorry I haven’t shot more video, but it takes so much time to edit and put these things together. Even this short piece took an entire day.
Ruta 52 – now that’s a motorcycle road!! 
Not much passing room on this section of Ruta 52 
Of course there’s a shrine at the summit of the pass! 
Old snow sheds on the disused rail line that parallels Ruta 7. 
Glacial sediments formed a natural bridge, cemented together by minerals from the hot springs, which colour the foreground rocks. 
These roadside food stalls have great empanadas.
Just finished watched your pictures then grabbed my last morning coffee before playing your video.
WOW, great job on putting it together. I have done several of these types of video for family, ie, Christmas, family gatherings, etc. I know what you mean .. it takes a lot of time and effort to produce.
I loved riding along with you, both through the busy streets of Mendosa but especially on both the paved and dirt roads.
I chuckled when the biker did the wheelie as he passed you. He must have seen you helmet cam.
Keep up the great reporting and say Hi to Liz and Percy.
Judy and Russ
Some of this roads could have been in CR! Loved riding along with you. You can rent Honda motorcycles here now.
John , thanks so much for taking the time for doing this video. Thoroughly enjoyed your trip on the dirt and paved roads. Great experience for me .The music really interesting with the video .Don’t know the language but made video more enjoyable. Love it! Elaine