Radioman Rides the World.......

[Radioman]

So after a great day in MP, we headed back to Aguas to spend the night. We had hiked all day and needed the rest!! The next morning we walked back out along the train tracks to Santa Teresa, picked up our bikes and rode to Ollantaytambo!

Back out the dirt road to Santa Maria....



Fun ride. But it was a hot day....



Mike and Jill enjoying some of my dust



In Santa Maria, at this green building is where you turn a hard left out to Santa Teresa!



We rode back up the mountain pass .... Great day clear almost all the way to the top!!





Just another reminder. There are many spillways across the road, some with water some without. Some are really slippery ...



Here I am going through one. Picture thanks to Jill

Our timing was good as we could see the rain coming in behind us!!



We stopped for a snack, and to put a layer on.... We are climbing now!



Glimpses of the mountains and glaciers in front of me.



The Top as a good elevation!!



Then down the hill into Ollantaytambo



What a great road!!



Then into Ollantaytambo. Busy with tourists and selling things!



We got into busy town and notice Mike is parking under the No Parking sign

Jill had a great smile, but lots of my dust on her face!



We stayed a few blocks from town square. Fortunately Mike and Jill are good shoppers and bargainers got a room for 60 Soles for 3.



Then a really great walk about town. It is a cool little town which was great for an evening!



Mike decided he needed to borrow a cart to drive us to dinner and back



Over a stone wall, life goes on. Laundry hanging...



Cool doorways



Mike fooling around with the sign......



and we continued our walk.



Ran into a family from California that had been staying in Cusco while I was there, and they gave us a great restaurant recommendation.



Another great day on the road!!

[Motomuffin]

Seeing you in MP made me tear up! I am so happy for you Mark.

[MortimerSickle]

Originally Posted by Radioman

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Benjo ditch? Did you take a wrong turn, and end up in Yokosuka?

[Radioman]

OOPS I forgot a few photos.



Awesome Rainbow!!



and a Llama in the mist :0

[TowPro]

Originally Posted by Radioman

OOPS

and a Llama in the mist :0

Just keep some distance from these guys, they like to spit as a defense mechanize and can reach a pretty good distance.

[MRED]

Mrk;
Thanks for the "AWESOME" ride.
Your pictures reminded Debbie and I of our tour around Peru.
The food was great along the coast.
Bleesings

[arraflipper]

Been along for the whole ride, it has been amazing with just the pictures and the info you have shared. Oh to be there has to be one step short of Heaven. Man thanks for taking all the time to share so much with us. I will be with you for the rest of the ride, even if it is only in the morning and evenng right here on ADV.

[Radioman]

Ollantaytambo is a cool town with Inca ruins. I was up early since I bought the 10 day tourist ticket that includes this site. Walked through the market and sat and had a coffee while I waited for the 7 am opening.



At 7 I walked over and the ticket office was not open, but one of the guys asked if I had a ticket, I showed him and he waved my in! Had the entire place to myself!!



I headed right to the top!



This set of ruins is know for it's huge stones near the top. They were 10-12 feet square and 4-5 thick notched together.... Impressive!









including some carved water features.



Looking back to the town.





I spent an hour walking about all alone in the ruins! It was great. Then back into town to have breakfast and meet up with Mike and Jill.

Lots of local Color in town.



I typically do not buy stuff on the road.... But this little statue guy caught my eye.....



We headed out of town toward Pisac.



Since I got the little man with Llama teeth..... I decided to mount it on the new souvenir .



Mounted it on bike.



Had more fun riding with Mike and Jill.



overlooking Pisac ruins.





We said our goodbyes in Pisac.... Ride safe you two!




I road back to Cusco to pick up some gear that I left. Always fun meeting and riding with others on the road!
Mike and Jill were great to travel with for sure!

[DCrider]

awesome Mark, always wanted to see MP, who knows maybe it'll be in my near future. Cheers!

[SparkyL]

Stunning photos Mark! Thanks for sharing.

Dave

[mdw403]

loving the photos mark

[Mr. Fisherman]

Another amazing stop on your trip. Thanks for taking us along.
I like the addition on the fairing. He'll keep you company.

[C-Stain]

BUMP! No reason for this NOT to be on the Front Page of RRs! Go, Radioman, Go!

[Radioman]

Originally Posted by C-Stain

BUMP! No reason for this NOT to be on the Front Page of RRs! Go, Radioman, Go!

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[Radioman]

After I left Mike and Jill in Pisac it was a 1/2 ride over the hills to Cusco. I had left some gear at Cusco and needed to go back to get it.



It was a nice ride, as I got higher up into the hills some dark clouds formed, and I had a bit of rain and then a big hail and the temps dropped.



Back in Cusco the sun was out. I arrived, got the bike in the garage at Southern Comfort Hostel, and it poured rain in Cusco for a couple hours. was glad I had stopped for the day

Next morning I was up early to hit the road riding 600 KM to Arequipa to meet up with Hector who was waiting for me. I met Hector while young James and I were in Quito. I helped him spend his money on a KTM 990 When I arrived, at Home Sweet Home Hostel, they are waiting for me.





At the Hostel Hector was joined by Matias. They met and rode in Bolivia. Matias has been in South America for about 10 months and is now riding north toward Alaska. Hopefully some of you ADV riders will get the opportunity to meet and host him!! Great guy!



As we talked and got reconnected. Hector had told me had a little get off on his way north in the Atacama desert and hurt his shoulder. OUCH.Went to Doctor and had X ray to find out he had partial dislocated shoulder. So he needs 2 weeks off the bike.





We decided to take a trip to Colca Canon, but since Hector could not ride. We signed up for a two day trip including one night in Chivay with Hot Springs. How bad could it be?

as the tour guide said over and over. "ladies and Gentleman. the Most important thing to know is, the Vicuna in this beautiful Area........ The Most Important thing to know is the Chivay region, the Condors, the Banos.... We laughed very hard





Volcanos in the area









Of course the stops included the Tourist trap of vendors.







Going into Chivay ("The Most Important ......) Had to pay 70 Soles park entrance. (only 20 if you are Peruvian)





Main Plaza in Chivay.



Coco candy, teas etc.



Then a couple hours at the Hot Springs!! Felt great!



We were almost the last to leave!





After we got back to the Hostel, I started not to feel Well

No Photo. actually it was a bad night as nothing was really coming out either end and I felt terrible. Hector and Matias were great! I have only had a few sicknesses on the trip, once Bad in Mexico, once in Quito. Not much sleep and no relief.

Burt we were up at 6am to go see the condors of Colca Valley "the Most important place in this valley is the Condor Crossing"



Up the Colca Canon to see the Condors.







Then the real shots. Thanks to Matias as I was under the weather, but enjoying the soaring birds.





These Condors are huge. (foot wing span. as they soar by the viewing area.





Just enjoying the the view even though I was exhausted and still not feeling well. Stomach ache .....



Hector and a Young French girl we met at one of the stops. Lucy was great!



Making a little fun of Hector.... We laughed a great deal along the way "dankeshun"



And more. Sympathy pains!!



Hector having fun with a 12 day old Llama



Matias as well.



And the other tourist stuff. Falcon on Hector



and Matias






Then back to Arequipa. Long day on the bus. So glad to be back in Arequipa to rest up. Fortunately just a day later I am back .....

Did a little repair to Hectors Bike....






My rear brake pads were mostly gone and while at BMW I forgot to get new replacements :( so in Arequipa I decided to have new pads put on my existing metal ...... was only $12 Soles. They grind them off and then put on asbestos replacements.....



The lady was fun as I took a look at the pads and paid my soles!



Then shaved my head.... Shaver needed a bit of WD40



Moving bikes around, riding Hectors KTM over to the other parking





Then My bike



Decided to give Myrima from the hostel a little ride





Bikes moved




heads shaved then Hector cooked a great Lunch meal.





One more great experience with other riders!! Cheers!