Not a great nights sleep, as two people either wanted to leave or enter the hostal at both 02.00 and 05.00. There being no bell, and the door being locked, they banged and shouted as loud as they could to wake the owner. Cheers guys. Another relatively easy days cycling, uphill at first until the village of Chuncay, and then downhill until a small iron bridge crossed a river. From here, I was … [Read more...]
Cycling from Cajamarca to San Marcos in Peru – Bike Touring South America
Continuing my bike tour through Peru, today's route took me from Cajamarca to San Marcos. Twisting roads and roast guinea pig were highlights of the day!Cycling Cajamarca Peru I was out of the hotel by 07.00, as I wanted to clear Cajamarca before the town became too busy. A gentle downhill back to Banos del Incas 5 km away, and after asking for directions, I was on the road to San … [Read more...]
Yet Another day off in Cajamarca
Today had a really quiet feel to it, seeming very much like a lazy Sunday. In hindsight, this might have been a good day to exit the city of Cajamarca, but with an early start tomorrow (Saturday), it shouldn´t be too bad.I´ve been thinking about the route ahead, and am becoming more undecided as to whether I need to go to Trujillo or not. The bike is currently running fine, although I suppose a … [Read more...]
Independence Day in Peru
Independence Day in PeruI had hoped for there to be some parades or fiesta in Cajamarca for the two day fiesta period for the Independence Day in Peru, but nothing happened in the centre where I was based. Cajamarca is supposed to celebrate by bull fighting, cock fighting and livestock displays, but evidently not in the centre! There were quite a few marches and parades on the TV from Peru, which … [Read more...]
Another day off in Cajamarca
Another day off in Cajamarca. This morning there was some sort of celebration with some marching, and people wearing suits and straw hat on the main plaza. Not too sure what it was all about. I visited a church, museum and the Cuarto del Rescate. The Cuarto del Rescate is allegedly the building in which the last Inca King was either held captive or volunteered to fill with gold in exchange for his … [Read more...]