In this article, you will find random pictures of the the city of La Paz, taken during my long walks. To start with, the view from my hostel room. The mountain is the Illimani, the 2nd highest in Bolivia at 6,400m: Continue reading “43) LA PAZ CITY (25 September to 13 October 2016)”
Bolivia’s history is similar to Peru’s. It was also part of the Inca Empire when the Spanish conquered South America, in the 16th century. The country declared its independence in 1825, officially recognised in 1847. The rebellion was lead by Continue reading “42) LA PAZ, FIRST STEPS IN BOLIVIA (25 September to 13 October 2016)”
I did not sleep well in Puno, I was very stressed. As I mentioned earlier, buying a vehicle in a foreign country is sometimes risky. My motorbike is registered in California. Continue reading “41) PUNO – COPACABANA – LA PAZ (23 and 24 September 2016)”
I have been moving every day for a week now, it’s time for a day off in Cusco. and a bit of city visiting. Cusco and around are often said the best region of Peru, and it is worth staying a week. Continue reading “40) CUSCO, PUNO AND TITICACA LAKE (21 and 22 September 2016)”
The longest day! In Ollantaytambo, I had met 2 Swiss girls and 1 French guy. I caught up with them in Aguas Calientes. After a good diner, a few drinks and a short sleep, Continue reading “39) MACHU PICCHU (20 September 2016)”
Mainly pictures in this article! Aguas Calientes is the little town from where the hikes to Machu Picchu start. It is impossible to drive to Aguas Calientes: the only ways are by train or by walk. Continue reading “38) FROM OLLANTAYTAMBO TO AGUAS CALIENTES (19 Septembre 2016)”
First days in the high mountains, by far the hardest part of my trip. Nazca is located 500m above the sea level. 60km further, I was at 4330m. Continue reading “37) FIRST DAYS IN THE ANDES: FROM NAZCA TO OLLANTAYTAMBO (17 and 18 September 2016)”
My first motorbike trip is about to start! 15th of September 2016, mid day, I left Lima and its crazy traffic to go South, along the coast. About 260km for a first ride. I had to stop once to tighten my backpack to the bike: it is just too painful to wear it! Continue reading “36) LIMA – PARACAS – NAZCA: THE COAST OF PERU (15 and 16 September 2016)”
She is the reason I changed my plan and flew to Lima. Her name? KLaRa, a Kawasaki 650 KLR I saw for sale on the website Horizons Unlimited, the reference for whoever needs information to travel on a motorbike. Originally, Continue reading “35) MOTORBIKE!!!”
Lima is huge: nearly 10 millions habitants, the second largest city in the Americas, after Sao Paulo. One third of the Peruvians lives in Lima. It was founded by the Spanish in the 16th century and was the capital of the Spanish Empire in South America. Continue reading “34) LIMA CITY (24 August to 14 September 2016)”
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