South America

Ride 2006/2007

 

January 13
We had some great easy riding today. We rode through the desert on fairly straight roads with lighter winds. The few towns that I had to go through, I didn't get lost. I did get lost a little in Lima, but I finally hired a taxi to get me where I needed to go. We have met a friend of my from Los Angeles that lives in Peru three months out of the year. Dino is from Peru, but has been living in Los Angeles for many years. He returns every year for a few months to visit his mom. He lives in a very nice part of town and helped us find a great little hotel.


 
This chicken hauler is having a bad day. Can you see the chickens?
 
The desert knows no bounds
 
The sands of time
 
Truck stop cafe for a bottle of water
 
That is a long road. I'm not complaining
 
We were along side the water a lot of the time today
 
The desert lifestyle is rough
 
Be thankful for what you have
 
Taking if for a ride
 
He said he could go faster
 
This was our first choice, but they wanted $300+ from Americans. Dino negotiated them down to $118, but we were already offended
 
Our second choice and they wanted $300+ (US)
 
The view of the park out our hall window
 
Our third choice was $50
 
These two hotel attendants are washing our bikes. $3 each
 
Dick, Bo and Dino having dinner
 
Dinner
 
The restaurant overlooking the Pacific