Trip Report 24 May - Nazca to Albancay, Peru
Trip Report 24 May - Nazca to Albancay, Peru
Distance since departure - 18,239 km
Distance travelled today - 485 km
Stayed - Hostal Eldorado ( 18 Peruvian Soles or $6)
Weather - 6 - 24 degrees C (occasional hail and sleet at 15,000 feet)
We originally thought we would make Cusco by the end of the day. The first mileage marker indicated 660 km and we were winding our way thru mountains at about 60 kph. We were not going to make Cusco.
Andrew barely made Albancay. He shot thru a drainage culvert that diverts water in rainy season. It had a couple of inches of water in it but aparently some algae or pond scum had taken hold of the concrete. He pretended his KLR was a super slider and as I understand from Milan's description slid about 90 feet without harm to self or moto. His Nalgene bottle, granola bag and one soft bag bore the brunt. He was back in action but making Cusco was definitely out of the question.
Both Milan and Andrew are travelling on a budget. They are riding on tires that I would have long ago discarded. I am hoping they are both ready to splurge on new rubber at the next opportunity.
I had a simnilar incident when I was their age but I was sporting a 69 Volkswagen Beatle on bald tires. After a hydroplaning incident with a semi 6 feet behind me I decided to live a little and bought some new shoes for the volks. Money well spent. I hope you guys are reading this!
Oh and did I mention we had hail at altitude today in the mountains. So far the heated vest is still at the bottom of one pannier. The goretex gloves came out, the heated grips were on and the jacket liner was buttoned up tight. It will grow colder as we head SOUTH. The riding today was amazing. Non stop twistys with altitude changes up and down to 15,000 feet. It is breathtakinking..literally.
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