TRIPS AROUND THE SACRED VALLEY (PERÚ)
We settled in at Hostal Estrellita in Cusco, a popular well run family hostal that many overland touring motorcyclists and bicyclists stay at. Rejuvenated by the ‘gringo options’ and making new friends but it wasn’t before long that we were ready to set out on the bike again and explore the Sacred Valley, albeit with …. Read More
CAMBIO DE PLANES
“Cambio de planes” or “change of plans” by fate is what our Panaga was called the day we left for a four day kayak trip to Isla Espíritu Santos. We had found ourselves in a unique position where we had almost two weeks of time we had not planned on. Unfortunately, not under the best …. Read More
HUARAZ TO AYACUCHO
It seems like most cyclists end up staying in Huaraz for more time than they originally plan. There is a plethora of valleys and hikes to explore, the city has a certain ambiance if comfort with some great places to eat but not too touristy. We had made Huaraz a base for our short cycle …. Read More
OUT OF THE FUNK.
We feel rejuvenated after spending some time in the Bay area. I find myself in a quaint locals’ coffee shop with interesting characters, elbow room only and soul that IS this little city by the bay; San Fransisco. It happens to be the very cafe where Francis Ford Coppola wrote the manuscript the God Father (or so …. Read More
10 DAYS OF TWO FOOT WANDERING: CORDILLERA HUAYHUASH CIRCUIT
If you do an internet search on the Cordillera Huayhuash trekking circuit in central Peru you are bound to be inundated by tour companies offering their guiding services on one of the “best alpine treks in the world”. There are a few different variations of the circuit, which has having recently changed from the advance …. Read More
CYCLING THE 2ND HIGHEST MOUNTAIN RANGE IN THE WORLD: CORDILLERA BLANCA
Having most of our gear stored in Huaraz, Mike and I headed off to tackle 263 km’s over 6 days around the beautiful Huascarán mountain (the highest mountain in Perú) for a total of 5,446 m in overall elevation gain over 3 passes with a maximum elevation of 4,982 m at the top of Punta …. Read More
BIKING THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA AND THE WASHINGTON COAST
Our departure from Canada was slow and slumbered as we made several day stops with family in Vancouver (Mark, Char and Lauren) and then once again a few days at a friend’s place (Carmen) in Victoria. We felt ourselves hanging on to the familiar and knowing we won’t actually see friends or family for a …. Read More
1 MONTH ON THE ROAD AND OVER 1,000 KM’S
Has it really been one month already, and how did we miss the 1,000 km mark? Time feels like it is flying by but we’re having a great time and celebrating some huge milestones (in our minds!). The rain seems to be holding off and it’s nothin’ but sun in the forecast for the next …. Read More
HONDURAS, ROUND 2
So on Saturday, October 6th Mike and I left for Honduras again. Back to the Bay of Islands where I completed my dive master training and left all our stuff with trusted friends. After working the summer, getting re-quainted with friends, family and our passion for this trip we’ll resume where we left off. We …. Read More
BACK IN CANADA …
October in Canada is getting rainy and cold. This time last year we had just crossed into Washington state and were cycling around the Olympic Peninsula. But wait a second, Canada … Questions you are probably wondering: – I thought you were in Honduras? – What are you doing back home? – Is the trip …. Read More