Just as we left Cajamarca we had the good fortune to see the national cycling tour of Peru which started that day. Compared to our labours they were only doing 900km, all on tarmac and no-one had panniers on. Pah! However it was a fine sight with speeches, brass band and a mass start.
Meanwhile back at the coal-face, we have had three days to Huamachuco through continuing hilly scenery and rural scenicness (see photo of typical roadside diner for lunch). We have a rugged bit of Peru next before we reach Huaraz and the mighty mountains of the Cordillera Blanca.
3 comments:
And I thought you were going to say that you'd joined the race! Nice to see a photo of you in Peru,
Hazel x
Hi Liz and Clive!
Good to see your progress through South America. Scenery looks stunning! Glad the locals are taking you to their hearts and supplying good hospitality. They probably think your as mad I as I do for cycling all that way! I'm encouraged that you have made use of some of the other forms of transport available - that's how I'd do the whole journey! It's great to see pics with a short narrative. Take care!
Chris x
Hi Stan/ Liz. Sad that you didn't take the challenge of the race! Would have been like the Great North Run on Sunday where some muppet looking like Rab C Nesbitt sprinted ahead of the elite race at the start. Very funny. Anyway, enjoying the diary. Interested to know how the EHO is tackling 3rd world hygiene again? Cheers, Stephen
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