After almost two months away from Cehegin, Manuel Lopez Espin, or Manolo 'The Fireman', as it is popularly known, has put an end to the adventure of crossing alone, and cycling, Patagonia Argentina, which began over desert embarrass the ceheginero.
Numerous relatives and friends do not want to miss the arrival of Manolo Cehegín, where he waited at the sound of drum, and a banner that read 'I'm glad you came.
Mission Accomplished 'in the Plaza del Alpargatero.
Nothing out of the car, all those present embraced and congratulated for having achieved this feat.
Manolo said that "despite fewer days later than expected to travel across the desert, I had two days very complicated, due to a temporary strong wind that knocked me on the bike twice. In fact, one day I had to take refuge in a pipe water pipe found on the road because he could not move. Besides, I was forced to hitchhike on one occasion, so it was not all plain sailing. "
Still, this ceheginero, fireman, and voluntary vocation, has reported that "it is an unforgettable experience, because it gives you time to think and evaluate many things. I've thought a lot of my family and my friends, but I'm here with all of them. "
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cehegín