July 2010 Travelogue

I took a couple of days off in Leymebamba when cycling in Peru. This is not the most exciting blog touring post in the world, but it’s my update from the day! By Pitxiquin – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link Rest Day in Leymebamba Blog post written in July 21st,  2010 Another day off … Read more

The Mummy Museum of Leymebamba in Peru is a main highlight of staying in this somewhat remote northern town. A place where Chachapoya past meets present! The Museum of Leymebamba Blog post written in 2010 as part of my bike tour from Alaska to Argentina. After cycling to Leymebamba from Tingo Viejo the previous day, … Read more

After taking a day off from the bike to visit Kuelap, it was time to continue cycling. Today’s journey involved cycling from Tingo Viejo to Leymebamba in Peru. Cycling in the Utcubamba Valley in Peru This bike touring blog post was written in July 19th 2010 as part of my bike tour from Alaska to … Read more

Kuelap in Peru is often described as the Machu Picchu of the north. Here’s my experiences visiting Kuelap, how to get there, and more! Kuelap in Peru I am fortunate to have visited Kuelap in Peru twice. The first time, was back in 2005 as part of a backpacking trip through South America. The second time, … Read more

This bike touring blog post from Peru covers the day’s ride between Pedro Ruiz and Tingo Viejo. Part of my bike tour from Alaska to Argentina. Leaving Pedro Ruiz, Peru This blog post was written in July 17th 2010 as part of my Alaska to Argentina bike tour along the Pan-American Highway. I left Pedro … Read more