Cochapampa
April 8, 2023 in Bolivia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °CBone jarring descent on cobble stone road into the valley. End of this part of the tour. Feeling exhausted.
Bone jarring descent on cobble stone road into the valley. End of this part of the tour. Feeling exhausted.
Long climbs. Double summit. Leaving the mountains. Hail storm. Valley view.
Early start on the wrong track. Back on the road for lots of climbs and scenic vistas along the canyon that Rio Santa Rosa runs through.
Long day, descending into Rio Morochata and ascending to Yayani. Traffic picking up.
Scenic ride on quiet dirt road. Skies becoming dark and later, downpours.
Tough day. Ran out of water. Barren landscape, dry streams.
Quiet roads. Descent to Rio Sacambaya. No bridge. Fording the river.
Good roads with light traffic. Bit of rain. Saturday market in Licoma. Gaining some altitude. Camp near an abandoned mud hut.
Muddy start with steady climbs. Becoming scenic and peaceful later. Riverside camp.
Woke up to thunder. Early start in rain. Brutal climbs. Small villages.