Piura, Peru
After 2390km at an average speed of 17.704km/h, the dishes are done...Piura exists!
Olmos, Peru
Almost picked up the quinella at the "accommodation". Towels, toilet paper & a toilet seat. The elusive hot water remains elusive.
Pacasmayo District, Peru
A hot shower & an actual bed. What a novelty!
Moro, Peru
Broke down 500 metres before the top of our last 4300 metre pass, pushed Optomistic Prime up to the summit & rolled 70 km down the hill to the first mechanic we could find. Now sleeping on his garage floor.
Caraz, Peru
Despite a blocked fuel line, Optomistic Prime laughed in the face of the 4800 metre pass of the Cordillera Blanca.
Yanama, Peru
Finished riding by lunchtime. Might stay a few days to enjoy the mountain views & prepare Optomistic Prime for the 4800 metre pass which lay ahead.
Lima Region, Peru
Where did that extra 100km come from?
Huánuco Region, Peru
Made good progress yesterday so gave ourselves & Optomistic Prime the day off today.
La Oroya, Peru
If it's at all possible, El Mecánico is now even
Quichuas, Peru
4 flat tyres, chains which wouldn't cooperate, pot-hole highway #1 & no phone coverage! What's this place coming to?
