Photo Roulette

Canyon of the duck

Riding along the Rio Santa that carved the “canyon of the duck” and separates the Cordillera Negra and Cordillera Blanca. 30 or so tunnels, some quite long, dot the route. Canon del Pato, Peru

Haunchaco

I’m not typically a fan of beach resorts but this Peruvian retreat was a great place to spend Thanksgiving and the only time I would leave the Andes while in Peru.

Little bridges and big gorges

Making my way to the Peruvian coast south of Cajamarca and the only time I would leave the Andes Mountains while in Peru. Small bridges such as these connect 1000 foot gorges along the route and are typical of the epic scenery of the Peruvian Andes. Near Cajamarca, Peru

Quelap

It sits on a mountain at 10,000 feet and dates back to the 6th century which makes it almost a 1000 years older than Machu Piccu, yet its history is largely unknown. Riding here was a half the fun.

Fill ‘er up!

You have to be comfortable finding gas out here.   Tingo, Amazonas, Peru

Maranon River

Taking a ride on the Maranon river in the Peruvian Amazonas then changing out a tube after the front tire took a splinter from the boat.

Banos

Volcan Tungurahua near Banos, Ecuador

Ecuador

Crossing into another hemisphere!

Bienvenido a Colombia!

After one continuous party starting in Panama City, I’m finally on the road again.

The walled city

The walls protecting Cartagena from pirate attacks. Life in the centro. Centro – Cartagena, Colombia