Concepcion to Ayacucho
Jun 06, 2014:
The road from Concepcion to Ayacucho is paved for most the way, narrow mountain side road with lots of sharp corners. Luckily traffic was fairly light and even though the going was slow it was a great ride.
Another cable box crossing:
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I liked the mock piece of ordnance, nice touch:
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A Toyata truck can get through keeping all tires on pavement, but anything bigger is hanging on the edge. Most spots were even narrower and the corners sharper, it just wasn't safe to stop and take a photo.
From June 6, 2014
I did hit a construction area and had to wait an hour and then the road turned to dust and sharp rocks. Traffic had backed up and when we got moving again I got dusted out. By the time I reached Ayacucho it was 5pm and I was filthy.
The village of Ayacucho is beautiful and the people are very friendly. Got settled in fairly quickly near the town center and then went out to find Mamma Mia Pizza. The guy was right, cold beer and good pizza, very nice place.
June 07,2014:
Decided to take the day off from riding and do some domestic chores. I sent the cloths out to laundry and then washed my riding gear, helmet to boots. Hadn't done that since Venezuela, things were bad.
Ayacucho is a great place to stop if you're ever riding through. The plan now, ride to Andahuaylas tomorrow and then onto Cusco the next day. Everyone I've talked to here has recommended it.