Another Great Alpaca Experience

Days 157-160 - Ayaviri, Peru to La Paz, Bolivia - 26,206 km

The Route: A) Ayaviri, B) Hector Tejada,
C) Espinar, D) Chivay, E) Colca Canyon, F) Juliaca,
G) Puno, H) Yunguno, I) Copacabana,
J) San Pedro de Tiquina, K) La Paz

In this segment we travel from Ayaviri, Peru to La Paz, Bolivia by way of Colca Canyon. Along the way, we have a bit of a scary breakdown in the middle of nowhere. It's a segment of dirt roads, beautiful scenery, and alpaca herds. It's one of my favorites so hope you enjoy!

Almost Got Decapitated

Days 151-156 - Lima to Ayaviri, Peru - 25,073 km

The Route: A) Lima, B) Pisco, C) Nasca,
D) Calhuanca, E) Cusco, F) Sicuani, G) Ayaviri

In this segment we travel from Lima to Ayaviri, Peru, visiting the Nasca Lines, Cusco, Machu Picchu, and running into local demonstrations across the region.

There Were a Lot of Swarms

Days 139-150 - Quito, Ecuador to Lima, Peru - 23,502 km

The Route: A) Quito, B) Volcán Cotopaxi, C) Latacunga,
D) Laguna Quilotoa, E) Baños, F) Girón, G) Huaquillas,
H) Zorritos, I) Mancora, J) Huanchaco, K) Huaraz,
L) Lima

I accidentally deleted the riding videos for this segment, so I did the best I could with the photos. Hang in there with us on this one because the next episode will be a good one!

Walking the Line of the Equator

Days 131-138 - Bogota, Colombia to Quito, Ecuador - 21,023 km

The Route: A) Bogota, B) Cajicá, C) Ibagué,
D) Cajamarca, E) Jamundí, F) Popayán,
G) Pasto, H) Ipiales, I) Ibarra, J) Otavalo, K) Quito

This one features road rage, a road accident, Jess's aggressive lane splitting, the 'Middle of the World', penis fish, head-shrinking, and guinea pigs. Hope you enjoy and please leave a comment!

She Looks Like She Has Traveled

Days 119-130 - Panama City, Panama to Bogota, Colombia - 19,478 km

The Route: Panama City, Bogota, Salto de
Tequendama, Neiva, Desierto de la Tatacoa,
and (unfortunately) back to Bogota

We thought we'd give you a break from my weekly attempt at being literary and try something new. So this time it's a video blog! We thought it might be a fun way to tell the story and let us share more of the so many fantastic photos and videos that we've taken from the road (thanks GoPro!) We hope you enjoy and please let us know what you think. Don't be afraid to leave us a comment or drop us a line by email.