May 23, 2014
Was pretty excited about going through the main section of tunnels and after a good breakfast I got on the trail around 08:30. Beautiful day and the road was good. Didn't go far before I was stopped for construction, damn. The road is closed in the direction I was going from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, it was 9:00. I was told about this by an Aussie couple I met in Quito, John & Alanna Skillington (two up, V-Strom) however when I asked about it in town I was told it was open and I'd be fine. I think something got lost in translation. I was going to turn around and come back but people started showing up and we got to visiting and I stayed.
From May 23, 2014

I walked around the corner and took these photos.
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From May 23, 2014

Just about everyone took a photo with the moto, some even put on my helmet. I had mounted the GoPro camera and they seemed to really like that attachment.
From May 23, 2014

The flag lady said we would be able to go at 12:00 and I thought I was ready, however at 11:00 without warning she signaled us to go. It was a race, everyone ran to the vehicles and started them and was moving. I had to run ten yards, get my jacket on, didn't zip it, get my helmet on, didn't fasten it, get started and moving. It was crazy. If anyone got ahead of me I would have been dusted out. She was only letting this group through and then closing. I managed to get ahead of the pack however I didn't get the GoPro turned on and the option of stopping, impossible. It was a fun ride through the tunnels however I had a bus on my ass and there wasn't much time for sight seeing. I might try it again, early.

It was a short run but I needed to stop, get some water and adjust. What a great view.
From May 23, 2014

From May 23, 2014

Continued south to Huaraz looking for a place to stay that had hot water and wifi. Haven't had a shower in a few days, no hot water or the last place, no water. Went around a corner near the city center and there was a hostel with the owner standing in front. Do you need a room? Yes, I do. Do you have hot water, wifi and parking? Si señor, tengo. I like this lady.
I'm going to explore the area for a few days so today will be a good day to take a shower, do laundry and catch up on the blog. Need to give the moto a good bath and inspection as well.