The beautiful Copacabana Basilica
The beautiful Copacabana Basilica
The beautiful Copacabana Basilica
The beautiful Copacabana Basilica
Copacabana at sunset
Sunset over the harbour, Copacabana
Our bus taking the ferry at Tiquina … all passengers had to disembark!
Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon), near La Paz
Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon), near La Paz
Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon), near La Paz
Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon), near La Paz
Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon), near La Paz
Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon), near La Paz
Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon), near La Paz
Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon), near La Paz
Cactus in bloom, Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon), near La Paz
Views from La Paz’s Teleferico (cable car)
Views from La Paz’s Teleferico (cable car)
Views from La Paz’s Teleferico (cable car)
Farewell drinks with Aleecia, Reineke Fuchs, La Paz
Farewell drinks with Aleecia, Reineke Fuchs, La Paz
Beautiful views on the descent from La Cumbre, on our way to Bolivia’s “Death Road”
Beautiful views on the descent from La Cumbre, on our way to Bolivia’s “Death Road”
Getting ready to cycle Bolivia’s Death Road!
Our group of touring cyclists: Mylene, Vincent, Hannes, Julia, David and Jo
Beautiful jungle views along the Death Road
David enjoying the Death Road, with our support van following!
A little shrine to remind us of the dangers
Descending on Bolivia’s Death Road
The Death Road was spectacular, taking us past (and through!) waterfalls!
One of the many beautiful waterfalls along the Death Road
Taking a little break along the Death Road … there was no traffic
David descending the Death Road
David enjoying the Death Road
Stunning scenery along the Death Road – so lush and green
David descending the Death Road
Vincent enjoying the views along the Death Road
David and Vincent enjoying the views along the Death Road
Beautiful jungle views along the Death Road
Jo taking a break along the Death Road
David taking a break along the Death Road
Views of the town of Coroico in the distance
All smiles as we near the end of the Death Road
Yeah! We survived the Death Road!!!
Beautiful Potosi Cathedral
Plaza 10 de Noviembre, Potosi
Christmas parade in Potosi
Christmas parade in Potosi
Christmas parade in Potosi
La Merced, Potosi
La Merced, Potosi
Beautiful Potosi Cathedral
Lovely buildings in Potosi
Lovely buildings in Potosi
Gorgeous government building in Sucre
Beautiful white church in Sucre
Potosi Cathedral by night
David was excited to find dynamite at the Miners’ Market, Potosi
Bag of coca leaves, Miners’ Market, Potosi
Jo dressed up for the visit to the mines, Cerro Rico, Potosi
David dressed up for the visit to the mines, Cerro Rico, Potosi
Miner changing rooms, Cerro Rico, Potosi
Miner at work, Cerro Rico, Potosi
Miners at work, Cerro Rico, Potosi
Tio, the God of the Miners, Cerro Rico, Potosi
Jo in the Cerro Rico Mine – face masks are recommended
Watch your head!
David at Cerro Rico Mine, Potosi
Couple shot in the mine!
The walls of the mine were quite beautiful, covered in turquoise and green stalactites
The walls of the mine were quite beautiful, covered in turquoise and green stalactites
The walls of the mine were quite beautiful
The walls of the mine were quite beautiful, covered in turquoise and green stalactites
A miner working by hand in a mine shaft, Cerro Rico Mine, Potosi
Finally, we exit the mine
Miners working outside the mine, Potosi
Cerro Rico Mine, Potosi
Miner houses, Cerro Rico, Potosi
As we exited the mine, some miner’s children came out to say hello
Miner’s children, Cerro Rico, Potosi
Miner’s children, Cerro Rico, Potosi
View of Potosi from the mine
Urg! Llama foetuses! These are buried under the foundations of many Bolivian houses as a sacred offering to the goddess Pachamama, Oruro
Our ride started with a climb up the only hill in Oruro!
David at the top of the climb, Oruro
Views of Oruro
Lagu Uru Uru with flamingos, near Oruro
Jo on the way to Sabaya
Enjoying some flat roads near Oruro
Llamas ahead!
Sheep ahead!
Bikes ahead!
Emus ahead?! This isn’t actually an emu (as we thought at first), but a “Rhea” – a flightless bird related to the emu and ostrich!
Jo on the very dusty road to Sabaya …
The trucks created huge clouds of dust – it was difficult to cycle
A truck, transporting trucks, with trucks!
The kind workmen let us cycle on the new road to get away from the dirt road and the dust! It was wonderful!
The kind workmen let us cycle on the new road to get away from the dirt road and the dust! It was wonderful!
Views on our way to Sabaya
Our campsite on the first night on our way to Sabaya
Sunset from our first campsite on the way to Sabaya
Views on the way to Ancaravi
Views on the way to Ancaravi
Jo on the new dirt road – yeah, no traffic!
Views on the way to Ancaravi
The dirt road wasn’t open to the public yet … but that didn’t stop us!
Jo on the dirt road to Ancaravi
LLamas on the way to Huachacalla
LLamas on the way to Huachacalla
David on the way to Huachacalla … yeah – paved road!
This section felt like a cross between Namibia and Alaska – with the snow capped mountains in the distance
Alpacas!
Lovely church on the way to Huachacalla
Vicunas on the way to Huachacalla
Jo on the road to Huachacalla … we had a constant headwind
Jo on the road to Huachacalla … we had a constant headwind
A Rhea … how cool!
We spotted this little llama family on the way to Huachacalla
David on the way to Huachacalla
Alpaca crossing!
Herd of Alpacas
More alpacas crossing the road!
Interesting stone hut on the way to Huachacalla
Little shrine on the way to Huachacalla
Lovely lake/river near Huachacalla
Lovely lake/river near Huachacalla
Lovely lake near Huachacalla
David and the lake near Huachacalla
We camped among some sand dunes about 15kms from Sabaya
The sand dunes were popular with the local llamas
Llama crossing!
David’s setup
David on the final stretch to Sabaya
Jo on the final stretch to Sabaya
Jo on the final stretch to Sabaya
Road side shrine on the way to Sabaya
The little town of Sabaya in the distance
Yeah … we made it to Sabaya!
The lovely white church at Sabaya
The lovely white church at Sabaya
The lovely white church at Sabaya
The lovely white church at Sabaya
From Sabaya we took a little track towards the Salar de Coipasa
From Sabaya we took a little track towards the Salar de Coipasa
We met lots of llamas on our way to the Salar de Coipasa
We met lots of llamas on our way to the Salar de Coipasa
From Sabaya we took a little track towards the Salar de Coipasa
We stopped for photos at a decorated gate … we are almost at the Salar de Coipasa now!
The road was generally ride-able from Sabaya to Salar de Coipasa
The road was generally ride-able from Sabaya to Salar de Coipasa
But this section was sandy … so we had to push!
We passed a couple of tiny towns on the way to Salar de Coipasa
The little village of Buen Retiro (we think!)
From Buen Retiro we turned left
Jo cycling past the little town of Buen Retiro
We made it to Salar de Coipasa … but which road to take now?
Jo crossing Salar de Coipasa
David crossing Salar de Coipasa
Jo taking a break on Salar de Coipasa
On our way to Coipasa Village
There was a lot of washboard and sand on the way to Coipasa Village
On our way to Coipasa Village
Coipasa Village
The main square of Coipasa Village
You can buy water here … the shop with the blue door on the main square of Coipasa Village
Weeee …. enjoying some flat cycling on Salar de Coipasa!
All white! Salar de Coipasa
Jo on Salar de Coipasa
David having fun on the salt
David having fun on the salt, Salar de Coipasa
We found a lake on Salar de Coipasa
Not all the salt was pearly white on Salar de Coipasa
Not all the salt was pearly white on Salar de Coipasa
Salar de Coipasa
Jo cycling Salar de Coipasa
We decided to spend the night on the Salar de Coipasa!
There were butterflies on the salar!
Jo enjoying a birthday beverage on the Salar de Coipasa
Salar de Coipasa
We had a picnic on the salt, waiting for nightfall before setting up our tent
Amazing sunset, Salar de Coipasa
Amazing sunset, Salar de Coipasa
Amazing sunset, Salar de Coipasa
Amazing sunset, Salar de Coipasa
Amazing sunset, Salar de Coipasa
Amazing sunset, Salar de Coipasa
Amazing sunset, Salar de Coipasa
Sunrise, Salar de Coipasa
Sunrise, Salar de Coipasa
Sunrise, Salar de Coipasa
Sunrise, Salar de Coipasa
Sunrise, Salar de Coipasa
Sunrise, Salar de Coipasa
Cycling Salar de Coipasa
Cycling Salar de Coipasa
Cycling on Salar de Coipasa became very challenging …
Cycling on Salar de Coipasa became very challenging …
Cycling on Salar de Coipasa became very challenging …
Cycling on Salar de Coipasa became very challenging …
Cycling Salar de Coipasa
Cycling Salar de Coipasa
Cycling Salar de Coipasa
Cycling on Salar de Coipasa became very challenging …
Cycling on Salar de Coipasa became very challenging …
Cycling on Salar de Coipasa became very challenging …
Cycling on Salar de Coipasa became very challenging …
Finally, we reach the shore! Yeah, no more salt!
Not a good sign for this cyclist …
No more salt, but LOTS of deep sand on the way to Llica
No more salt, but LOTS of deep sand on the way to Llica
No more salt, but LOTS of deep sand on the way to Llica
The first town that we reached after the Salar de Coipasa … we got water here
Hmmm … the town hall of Villa Victoria where we camped for the night for Jo’s birthday ….
Villa Victoria was a ghost town
Villa Victoria was a ghost town
Villa Victoria was a ghost town
On the sandy road to Llica
On the sandy road to Llica
Views on the way to Llica
The village of Challacollo
Views on the way to Llica
On the sandy road to Llica
We knew we were on the right road when we saw this sign
Yeah … we made it to Llica. This is our hostal “Residencia”
The narrow stairs to our room at Hostal Residencia
Our room at Hostal Residencia – clean and big
The cute church at Llica
The cute church at Llica
The cute church at Llica
The cute church at Llica
Welcome to Llica
On our way to Salar de Uyuni
The surface on the edge of the salar
Salar de Uyuni
Signpost to Llica on Salar de Uyuni
Cycling Salar de Uyuni
Cycling Salar de Uyuni
Cycling Salar de Uyuni
Salar de Uyuni
Cycling Salar de Uyuni – we bought wide brimmed hats for the sun
Isla del Pescado
David cooking 2 minute noodles on the Salar
Cycling Salar de Uyuni
We basically followed this one track all the way to Isla Incahuasi
Cycling Salar de Uyuni
Isla Incahuasi
Isla Incahuasi
Isla Incahuasi
Isla Incahuasi
There were a crazy number of jeeps at Isla Incahuasi
Rubbish bin made from cactus, Isla Incahuasi
Isla Incahuasi
Isla Incahuasi
Isla Incahuasi
Isla Incahuasi
Isla Incahuasi
Isla Incahuasi
Isla Incahuasi
Isla Incahuasi
Sunset, Isla Incahuasi
Our campsite, Isla Incahuasi
Isla Incahuasi
The little outdoor bar/cafe at Isla Incahuasi
Picnic table made of salt, Isla Incahuasi
Jo proudly holding the Australian/New Zealand flag
Isla Incahuasi
Cycling Salar de Uyuni on our way to San Juan
Salty antics!
Salty antics!
Salty antics!
Salty antics!
Salty antics!
Salty antics!
Salty antics!
Salty antics!
Salty antics!
Salty antics!
Salty antics!
Salty antics!
Salty antics!
Salty antics!
Couple shot!
Jo on Salar de Uyuni
We endured a crazy sidewind on the way to San Juan
We endured a crazy sidewind on the way to San Juan
The road to San Juan was all dirt and generally in bad condition
On the way to San Juan
On the way to San Juan
On the way to San Juan
On the way to San Juan
We arrived in San Juan in the dark. At least we got to enjoy a nice sunset!
Our bikes were covered with salt after crossing the Salars!
Our bikes were covered with salt after crossing the Salars!
Giving our bikes a shower in our hotel!
This was the food that we bought in San Juan for our 8 day crossing of the Laguna Route
Jo outside our hostal, “Hospedaje Max”, in San Juan
We got most of our provisions here and were also able to exchange money too
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Views of San Juan
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Leaving San Juan
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Cycling on Salar de Chiquana
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Heading towards Volcano Ollagüe
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Heading towards Volcano Ollagüe
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Cycling towards the “town” of Chiquana
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Cycling towards the “town” of Chiquana
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: The military base at Chiquana
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: The “town” of Chiquana
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: The “town” of Chiquana
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: The “town” of Chiquana
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Crossing the Salar and following the railway line
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Crossing the Salar and following the railway line
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Crossing the Salar and following the railway line
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Crossing the Salar and following the railway line
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Llamas
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Jo’s peddle broke as we started to ascend the 10km climb
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Jo’s peddle broke as we started to ascend the 10km climb
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Views from the 10km climb
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Views from the 10km climb
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: The 10km climb is sandy, rocky and technical
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: The 10km climb is sandy, rocky and technical
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: The 10km climb is sandy, rocky and technical
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: 3kms before the top of the climb we found this wind break – the perfect campsite
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Our campsite
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Sunset from our campsite
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Sunset from our campsite
Day 1 of the Laguna Route: Our campsite
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Vicunas at the top of the 10km climb
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Vicunas at the top of the 10km climb
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Possible campsites at the top of the 10km climb
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Sandy, but mostly ride-able tracks to the International Road
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Lovely rocky outcrops on the way to the International Road
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Lovely rocky outcrops on the way to the International Road
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Lovely rocky outcrops on the way to the International Road
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Sandy, but mostly ride-able tracks to the International Road
Day 2 of the Laguna Route
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Sandy, but mostly ride-able tracks to the International Road
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Sandy, but mostly ride-able tracks to the International Road
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Sandy, but mostly ride-able tracks to the International Road
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Sandy, but mostly ride-able tracks to the International Road
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: The International Road was a dream!
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: The International Road was a dream!
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: We turned off the International Road here
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: The 3km up to the pass was very sandy, rocky and technical. We pushed most of the way
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: The 3km up to the pass was very sandy, rocky and technical. We pushed most of the way
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: The 3km up to the pass was very sandy, rocky and technical. We pushed most of the way
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Sandy tracks on our way to Laguna Canapa
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Sandy tracks on our way to Laguna Canapa
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Sandy tracks on our way to Laguna Canapa
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Mini twister!
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Sandy tracks on our way to Laguna Canapa
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Sandy tracks on our way to Laguna Canapa
Day 2 of the Laguna Route
Day 2 of the Laguna Route
Day 2 of the Laguna Route
Day 2 of the Laguna Route
Day 2 of the Laguna Route
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Canapa
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Canapa
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Flamingos at Laguna Canapa
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Canapa
Day 2 of the Laguna Route
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: This crafty fox caught a flamingo!
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Canapa
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Canapa
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Canapa
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Leaving Laguna Canapa
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Hedionda
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Hedionda
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Hedionda
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Hedionda
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Hedionda
Day 2 of the Laguna Route: Ecolodge de Los Flamingos
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Ecolodge de Los Flamingos
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Ecolodge de Los Flamingos
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Hedionda
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Ecolodge de Los Flamingos
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Hedionda
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Hedionda
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: The roads were very good between the lagunas
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Pretty laguna
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: The roads were very good between the lagunas
Day 3 of the Laguna Route
Day 3 of the Laguna Route
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: The roads were very good between the lagunas
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Honda
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: David cycling alongside Laguna Honda
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: David cycling alongside Laguna Honda
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Honda
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Cycling beside Laguna Honda
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Cycling beisde Laguna Honda
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Honda
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Honda
Day 3 of the Laguna Route
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Cycling towards Hotel del Desierto – the road was still good here
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Cycling towards Hotel del Desierto – the road was still good here
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Cycling towards Hotel del Desierto – the road was still good here
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Cycling towards Hotel del Desierto – the road was still good here
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: All covered up for sun protection
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Cycling towards Hotel del Desierto – the road was still good here
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Cycling towards Hotel del Desierto – the road was still good here
Day 3 of the Laguna Route
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Nice desert views
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: The road gradually started to disintegrate into deep sand
Day 3 of the Laguna Route
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: The road gradually started to disintegrate into deep sand
Day 3 of the Laguna Route
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: David cycling up the pass
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: David cycling up the pass
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Cool rock formations
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Tough going through the desert
Day 3 of the Laguna Route
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Possible shelter if you have a small tent
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Nearing Hotel del Desierto
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Some greenery! What amazing little plants
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: We decided to push onto the rocky outcrop 9km further than Hotel del Desierto … the road was bad
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Hotel del Desierto in the distance
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: We decided to push onto the rocky outcrop 9km further than Hotel del Desierto … the road was bad
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: We decided to push onto the rocky outcrop 9km further than Hotel del Desierto … the road was bad
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: We decided to push onto the rocky outcrop 9km further than Hotel del Desierto … the road was bad
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: We decided to push onto the rocky outcrop 9km further than Hotel del Desierto … the road was bad
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Lovely rock formations in the desert
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Our campsite at the rocky outcrop
Day 3 of the Laguna Route: Our campsite at the rocky outcrop
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: The rocky outcrop … be aware that the 4WDs stop here too
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: We made it to the park border!
Day 4 of the Laguna Route
Day 4 of the Laguna Route
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: These mile markers look like people from a distance!
Day 4 of the Laguna Route
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: These ruins could house a small-medium size tent
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: These ruins could house a small-medium size tent
Day 4 of the Laguna Route
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Arbol de Piedra (Stone Tree)
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Arbol de Piedra (Stone Tree)
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Arbol de Piedra (Stone Tree)
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Arbol de Piedra (Stone Tree)
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: Vicunas
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: Vicunas
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: The turnoff to Arbol de Piedra
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: Rock formations near Arbol de Piedra
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: Rock formations near Arbol de Piedra
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: David making us a hot lunch near the Arbol de Piedra
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: Rock formations near Arbol de Piedra
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: Rock formations near Arbol de Piedra
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: Rock formations near Arbol de Piedra
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: Rock formations near Arbol de Piedra
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: Rock formations near Arbol de Piedra
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: Rock formations near Arbol de Piedra
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: Rock formations near Arbol de Piedra
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: Arbol de Piedra
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: Arbol de Piedra
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: Arbol de Piedra
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: Arbol de Piedra
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Colorado
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Colorado
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Colorado
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Colorado
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Colorado
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Colorado
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Colorado
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Colorado
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Colorado
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Colorado
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Colorado
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Colorado
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Colorado
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Colorado
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: On our way to Laguna Colorado
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: Sheep at Laguna Colorado
Day 4 of the Laguna Route: The pretty average refugios at Laguna Colorado
Day 5 of the Laguna Route: The pretty average refugios at Laguna Colorado
Day 5 of the Laguna Route: Vicunas near Laguna Colorado
Day 5 of the Laguna Route: Vicunas near Laguna Colorado
Day 5 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Colorado
Day 5 of the Laguna Route: Llama near Laguna Colorado
Day 5 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Colorado
Day 5 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Colorado and flamingos
Day 5 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Colorado
Day 5 of the Laguna Route: Llamas crossing Laguna Colorado
Day 5 of the Laguna Route: Llamas crossing Laguna Colorado
Day 5 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Colorado
Day 5 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Colorado
Day 5 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Colorado
Day 5 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Colorado
Day 5 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Colorado
Day 5 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Colorado
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Cycling along Laguna Colorado
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Vicunas near Laguna Colorado
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Colorado
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Cycling along Laguna Colorado … the road was pretty bad
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: There is a canyon near the end of Laguna Colorado, which makes a great campsite
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Climbing away from Laguna Colorado the road started to improve
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Views of Laguna Colorado from the climb
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Views of Laguna Colorado from the climb
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Views of Laguna Colorado
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Our friends left us a message of encouragement!
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Gorgeous Sol de Manana
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Gorgeous Sol de Manana
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Gorgeous Sol de Manana
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Gorgeous Sol de Manana
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Gorgeous Sol de Manana
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Gorgeous Sol de Manana
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Gorgeous Sol de Manana
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: The descent to Laguna de Chalviri was quick on an excellent dirt road!
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: The descent to Laguna de Chalviri was quick on an excellent dirt road!
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: The descent to Laguna de Chalviri was quick on an excellent dirt road!
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Laguna de Chalviri
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Laguna de Chalviri
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Laguna de Chalviri
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Hot springs at Laguna de Chalviri
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Sunset over Laguna de Chalviri
Day 6 of the Laguna Route: Sunset over Laguna de Chalviri
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: This playful dog entertained us while we packed up camp
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Vincent and Mylene ready to hit the road
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Beautiful scenery on the way to Lagunas Verde and Blanca
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Jo and Mylene on the way to Lagunas Verde and Blanca
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Mylene on the way to Lagunas Verde and Blanca
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Beautiful scenery on the way to Lagunas Verde and Blanca
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Beautiful scenery on the way to Lagunas Verde and Blanca
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: We endured a crazy headwind all the way to Lagunas Verde and Blanca
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Beautiful scenery on the way to Lagunas Verde and Blanca
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Beautiful scenery on the way to Lagunas Verde and Blanca
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Beautiful scenery on the way to Lagunas Verde and Blanca
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Vicunas on the way to Lagunas Verde and Blanca
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Blanca
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Views from our campsite
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: The fat bikes
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Our kitchen in the ruins!
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Blanca
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Our tent barely fit
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Our campsite
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: We explored Laguna Blanca and found some abandoned hot springs
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: We explored Laguna Blanca and found some abandoned hot springs
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: We explored Laguna Blanca and found some abandoned hot springs
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: We explored Laguna Blanca and found some abandoned hot springs
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Blanca
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Flamingo tracks
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Our campsite
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Our campsite
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Sunset from our campsite
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Sunset from our campsite
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Sunset from our campsite
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Sunset from our campsite
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Sunset from our campsite
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Sunset from our campsite
Day 7 of the Laguna Route: Sunset from our campsite
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: Sunrise from our campsite
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: Sunrise from our campsite
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: Sunrise from our campsite
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: It was so cold that the water for washing up froze!
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: It was so cold that the water for washing up froze!
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: Laguna Verde
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: River crossing near Laguna Verde
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: Cycling past Laguna Verde
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: Jo cycling away from Laguna Verde
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: David cycling past Laguna Blanca
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: David cycling past Laguna Blanca
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: On our way to the border
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: On our way to the border
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: On our way to the border
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: On our way to the border
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: On our way to the border
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: On our way to the border
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: On our way to the border
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: On our way to the border
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: On our way to the border
Day 8 of the Laguna Route: On our way to the border
