Completing the border crossing gave me a new visa. I would have liked to have crossed in a warmer season but the pressure of visa expiry kicked me over the mountains at the first weather window.
There is a stark beauty of the Andes in winter however, so in hindsight, I'm glad I went when I did.
Generally, my experiences are more appreciated in hindsight when all the uncertainty has gone. Uncertainty provides adventure but it also robs you of fully appreciating the present moment.
You can see part of the journey here.