We've uploaded a dozen new entries and tons of new photos, covering everything from Cafayate to La Quiaca, the border of Bolivia, where we are now. We're off to Bolivia tommorrow and hope to reach Tupiza in a couple of days. From there, we'll cruise south-west via San Pablo de Lipez and Quetana Chico past a bunch of lagunas and a few huge volcanos, ending the trip in San Pedro de Atacama, back in Chile.
Posted by Scott at April 5, 2005 04:50 AMBrice & Scott,
Wow! Impressive...can't wait for the slideshow(s)...
Blue sky and fresh air...I'm jealous...nothing like that in Beijing.
x s
Posted by: Susana at April 5, 2005 06:20 AMHi lads,
The photos look amazing. I think you've put an extra "0" on the reference to the distance, though, as I've plotted your course and it's only a couple of hundred miles in total.
I've just read a book about a prison in La Paz where they organise prison tours. Go there, say you know Thomas McFadden (former inmate who started the tours, and who the book was about) and be sure to ask for a "puntito". Or just be obvious and ask to see Charles.
Enjoy the rest of the trip. What does it feel like being away from it all for that length of time? I've forgotten.
All the best,
Paul
Posted by: Croker at April 5, 2005 05:53 PMWell steak and eggs - just like home! Are you chewing cactus for vitamins, or is the wine balancing your diet sufficiently?
I've just come back from the San Fernando (yacht) Race, where we had a couple of days of winds gusting to Force 7, so I empathise with you trying to cycle in such weather.
Pedal cycling that sort of terrain would give me a heart attack in minutes, but I've been wondering whether it might be motorcycleable? If so:
* how much of a dirt bike as opposed to a road bike might be needed?
* what would be the chances of being mugged of the bike (a substantial risk for a different trip I've had in mind)
* is petrol sufficiently available out there?
It will be tough for you guys settling back into desk jobs and breathing our air ...
Taking the road less travelled is making all the difference: may your gods be with you.
Gerry Tucker - back at desk in Hong Kong