by radioman | Nov 2, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Headed out of Challapata in the morning. We decided to ride the direct route, knowing it was a dirt and gravel road. We were told 3-4 hour for the 120 miles (and on big moto probably 3 ) So down the valley we go. There was a military checkpoint just outside of town....
by radioman | Nov 2, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
A couple random shots that I forgot. Riding the dusty roads makes you breathe lots of dust One section of rode before we arrived in Cajuata was down in a valley and had this amazing smell. We think it was the ripening Mangos….. But it was a great addition to the...
by radioman | Nov 2, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
The Yungas is the area that Coroico is located. It is a semi tropical area it huge valleys that separate villages. It is about 180 Miles of gravel, rocky roads that go up and down from 9,000 feet to 4,000 feet. it is a 2-3 day ride depending ….. No need to rush....
by radioman | Nov 2, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Finally sitting in a cafe in Sucre, Bolivia and have a decent internet connection Time to get updated on the past 10 days of my time in Bolivia.I am always amazed at how much people carry on there backs. La Paz is at 12,000 feet or so. Look at this load. WOW. We spent...