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dream again. I don't feel so alone anymore. With Katie, I have someone
I can talk to about our family, someone who knows me and under-
stands me. It's not going to be easy, but I know we will find a way to
make it to the end.
I left Ming at Union Glacier. He's staying there for another
week, covering the story of the Australian skiing adventurers Cas and
Jonesy, then he will catch us up somewhere in Argentina. Tomorrow
I'll be back running on solid ground again, and I will need a good
80-kilometre day to boost my confidence.
January 24
We crossed the border from Chile to Argentina today. The people at
the border were efficient and friendly, and there were no problems.
The army commander there simply wanted a photo with me, and he
offered his support if there is anything we need while here in Argen-
tina. I am happy to be here: this is the 14th and final country on my list.
I still have some serious running to do and many mountains to cross,
but my head is in a good place.
It's hot, and just like when I left the North Pole and hit Canada I
have to be careful not to get sunburned. My body has been encased in
five layers of clothing for the past month, and I am vitamin D deficient.
Luckily, I have vitamin supplements.
I've noticed that the Argentinean people dress well, which indi-
cates to this blow-in that the economy is prospering. The Argentinean
peso is missing three of the zeros that the Chilean peso had. The very
popular prime minister, Cristina Fernández, has had a cancer scare,
and the people are concerned about the direction in which the coun-
try may be taken should she be unable to govern. As well as being a
champion of human rights and of those Argentineans living in pov-
erty, she has stabilised the country's economy, and now Argentina has
the respect of Central and South America.
It's said that Argentineans see themselves in the same way as
a small cat looking in the mirror and seeing a big lion. I think that's
great. There is an old saying here, as well, that when people of other
countries wish to speak to God they must make a long-distance phone
call, because heaven is so far away, but Argentineans need only make
a local call, because God resides in Argentina.
