Day 668 – South America – Argentina [Villa Mercedes to Justo Daract]

18/02/22

40km

  From Villa Mercedes (Argentina) to Justo Daract (Argentina)

South America

Another day on the sandy trail, off the main road and under an unforgiving blazing sun

Argentina’s country side

I am particularly enjoying these days on the side road. I know that, heading to Buenos Aires, I will have less options and very soon, I’ll be running on the big Road 7 again. I also saw on Google Maps that the hard shoulder will progressively disappear and the 4 ways will become a 2 ways. Meanwhile, I had another very quiet run today, where I didn’t get to meet a soul – except James on his bike that is.

Refuelling on the go!

The trail is mostly sandy, trees left and right – and all I hear are the parrots (loads of them) and other sorts of birds. I also get to see the traces left by the many reptiles around, snakes of various, lizards… Every now and then, a wild horse or a herd of cows, left to roam freely. It is very peaceful – and there is absolutely nowhere to refill my bottles. I therefore rely exclusively on James, as my two 750ml bottles just about take me to the first half of the run. I also enjoy the company of course!

Such a peaceful place to run

Tonight we are staying in Villa Mercedes again, for the 3rd night running. It looks like it’s the biggest city we are staying in for quite some time… it looks rather deserted until Buenos Aires! Villa Mercedes is a very pleasant city, one of which (surprisingly like San Luis which boasts a beautiful cathedral, parks and is the regional capital) does not make it to our Argentina Lonely Planet guidebook. Part of the little pleasant surprises we discover on our journey!

Enjoy the video of today’s run: https://www.relive.cc/view/v1vj1oWdDYq

Check my daily run GPS data on or

Here is the map of today’s run: