Monthly Archives: January 2012

Entering Chile

 Entering Chile had to be one of the easiest and sophisticated border crossings of this entire adventure.  It went like this: Exit Peru – fill out form, stamp form, stamp passport, Adios Peru Enter Chile – Stamp passport, fill out … Continue reading

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Cusco – Puno – Chilean border

Thanks to some very good friends, Mom and Western Union I found myself back on the road heading south towards Puno, Peru. Puno is on Lake Titicaca which is supposed to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the … Continue reading

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It is not an adventure until ……

“It is not an adventure until things stop going as planned”  or in my case It is not an adventure until you lose your concentration. A trip of this nature takes concentration all the time, while riding, when packing, in … Continue reading

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Machu Picchu

When I pulled into Cusco all tired and sore some my crashes, I took the first hotel I found with parking and then got information on visiting Machu Picchu. I had not done much research about Machu Picchu before coming … Continue reading

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Road to Machu Picchu – Day 3 – Chincheros to Cusco

I started the day in full rain gear, there were dark clouds off in the distance and I was not going to get caught this time. As I climbed further into the mountains sure enough the rain started. The road … Continue reading

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The road to Machu Picchu – Days 1 & 2 of 3

I did not want to be visiting Machu Picchu alone. It is supposed to be an amazing place, something better shared. But, everything happens for a reason and given the route I took to get here I think it is … Continue reading

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Leaving Lima

It has been an interesting couple of weeks in Lima. The parts I ordered have not arrived, I lost my bank card and now my front tire has developed a slow leak. Bank card issue has been resolved, I had … Continue reading

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Dakar Peru

  Dakar Peru   Hours waiting in the hot desert sun, moment of high speed excitement. Took the time between the high speed moments to get some sun and write a long overdue letter to a friend. Pen and paper … Continue reading

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Road Quotes

People that I meet on the road often say some strange things to me. Here are a few. “Your bike won’t make it to Prudhoe Bay” – Canada April 2011 “You must have really, really big Balls, Amigo, try to … Continue reading

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Yes, Yes I would !!

So tired. Why can’t I sleep if I am this tired? I have slept 5 hours in the past 4 days, not good. I know I need to sleep but I just can’t seem to find the right bed. This … Continue reading

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