Category Archives: Peru

Cusco – Puno – Chilean border

Posted on January 29, 2012 by greg

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 ……

Posted on January 26, 2012 by greg

“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

Posted on January 25, 2012 by greg

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

Posted on January 22, 2012 by greg

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

Posted on January 21, 2012 by greg

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

Posted on January 17, 2012 by greg

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

Posted on January 14, 2012 by greg

  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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Yes, Yes I would !!

Posted on January 6, 2012 by greg

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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Photosfrom Northern Peru

Posted on January 4, 2012 by greg
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New Year’s Day ride

Posted on January 2, 2012 by greg

I left early on New Year’s Day and began heading south towards Lima. There was no traffic that early as I am sure everyone was nursing a hangover from the previous night’s celebration. It is a new year today, but … Continue reading →

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