Octogenarian Odyssey

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Sept 20

Last night we were in Copacabana, Bolivia which is on one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, Lake Titicaca. It is very large and has many islands, bays, coves, and mountains in the background. We have been at 3850m for three days and I still find it difficult...

Sept 19

I can’t believe I am sitting on the shore of Lake Titicaca with a llama and the sun shining down. What a contrast to the desert. It is so nice to see animals again. There were sheep, cows, llamas and flamingos on or near the road. Our accommodation was difficult...

Sept 18

The plaza in Arequipa is marvelous, and at night, it sparkles with the lights and people. There are plenty of restaurants around the square and surrounding allies. plaza in Arequipa is marvelous, and at night, it sparkles with the lights and people. There are plenty...

Sept 16

We left Mollendo, a town trying to renew the old buildings near the beach. If they can, and they have a good start, it should be an excellent location. Today’s ride was short 65k and 1605m uphill as we had to climb the coastal range. I was tired after that...

Sept 15

Our ride yesterday was so different from the day before. We rode 112k and 1587m on a newly paved road with good shoulders and very light traffic through some of the best scenery. We are in Mollendo on the coast. Today, we change course and head east and up to what...