Colan, Piura, Peru
Job done, finishing as the sun goes down now enjoying not having to drive tomorrow, good luck to those that are still out there and a warning, the road north from Olmos is boring and very very long!!!!
Tarapoto, San Martin, Peru
Escaped the drug zone after seeing 10 armed groups and having paid 40p for protection and 40km of the worst road ever past a derelict military outpost! Incredibly hot but back to the Andes tomorrow and heading for the coast and some beers on the beach in a few days fingers crossed
Tocache, San Martin, Peru
another blitzed day, 338km down and after an extra hours kip. Taxi running well although very hot through the jungle, for those to follow in our direction your in for a real treat as the views are incredible. The large floods outside Tingo Maria were a bit of a shock but good to see communities coming together for support.
Huanuco, Huanuco, Peru
nearly got run over by a bus, one flat tyre, 348km in a day, loose front brake, stopped by the police 4 times and managed a significant amount of illegal driving on the motorway! Two beers tonight as a treat heading to the jungle tomorrow congratulations to all of those who made it this far without resorting to a truck
Huanta, Ayachucha, Peru
long day of two halves. Very early start and up to 4265m on some amazing roads. Wildlife today included vicunas, eagles and even a cage full of lions over 4000m. Great going for the morning and a good opportunity to see the mechanic, unfortunately he didn't do the best of jobs and only made it 7km before the new part exploded only to be repaired by some inner tube and positive thinking, nursing it back for repair. New parts and retracing our steps we are now back amongst the other teams so haven't lost too much ground
Andahuaylas, Apurimac, Peru
going good, another 4200m pass and a couple of condors for company, long stretch now, let's hope for some good roads
Kishuara, Apurimac, Peru
13hr day and the taxi is pretty tired, lots of pushing and plenty of roadside mechanics. Long unfinished roads and a 2hr wait for the road to be built have taken their toll, looks like its going to be another cold night though after the two 4000mtr passes, can't wait to get some distance under our belts but tomorrow isn't looking likely, under 300km done and over 3000 more to do
Abancay, Apurimac, peru
first major pass almost 4000m, absolutely frozen solid and now leaving the only major road! We're going to need a serious amount of help!
Urubama, Cusco, Peru
and were off, mountains, jungle, fun and pain here we go! Just remember were doing this for a good cause so text OFEM99 £1 to show your support!
