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The Road Always Curves

Posted on February 7, 2012 by greg

After spending several fun filled days in Santiago with a very good friend from Canada we walked together to the Metro, reminisced about old times and said our goodbyes. A promise was made to meet again soon, another place and … Continue reading →

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Northern Chile

Posted on February 6, 2012 by greg

It was one of the very few times I had an appointment in this adventure of mine, but when I crossed into Chile I had only a few days to reach Santiago.  A friend of mine was coming from Canada … Continue reading →

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Entering Chile

Posted on January 30, 2012 by greg

 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

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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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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Road Quotes

Posted on January 8, 2012 by greg

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 !!

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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