070324 - "There are new scratches in the paint."

7-Lakes-Route, ARG - We didn't find anybody to go with us on this trip. But heck, this way it's only two people with opinions on where to stop. Should make it a lot easier. ;o)

The trip is a dream. We set off at about 9:30am and return 11hours later. Totally happy. But tired. And since I have signed the rental papers it is my job to bring back the car.

I get up early and drive back. The guy walks around. And suddenly tells me that we left new scratches on the paint. What? I think I just didn't hear right. My heart drops. The fee can be up to 2,000pesos (500eur) for this kind of damage. Maybe that's his usual routine of squeezing out an extra bit of money from the tourists. I start an argument and convince him to send the car to the car wash. All the "scratches" are basically from mud staints.

When I come back 2hours later he apologizes deeply. Miracously all "scratches" have disappeared. What a relief...