Through This Vast Emptiness

Days 167-171 - La Paz to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile - 27,774 km

The Route: A) La Paz, B) Potosi, C) Uyuni,
D) Colchani, E) Isla Incahuasi, F) Colcha K,
G) Ollangüe, H) Calama, I) San Pedro de Atacama

In the 7th episode of the video blog, we cross the stunning, otherworldly Uyuni salt flats and then we range a couple hundred kilometers of dirt roads to reach the Chilean border. Finally, we arrive at the world's driest desert at San Pedro de Atacama.

Water Fights and Shaving Cream

Days 161-166 - La Paz, Bolivia - 26,533 km

The Route: A) La Paz, B) Tihuanaku,
C) Lago Titicaca, D) Coroico, E) La Paz

In this segment, we go sightseeing in and around La Paz, Bolivia while we get a visit from Jess's friend Jim and the girls are undergoing their 30,000 km servicing at the BMW. After Jim leaves us and the servicing is completed, I tackle the infamous Camino de la Muerte ("Death Road").

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!