Update
20 May 14
Departed Huanchaco and headed back into the mountains for the village of Huamachuco. It's good paved road all the way and climbs up to 13,770', fantastic ride.
From May 20, 2014
From May 20, 2014
From May 20, 2014
These were amazing, people stayed here, I could see inside a few of them and other than people sitting on dirt floors there was nothing else. Some had a dirt bed, dirt piled about 6" high, that took up a third of the floor space. Most had wind damage, obviously, and all were just one strong gust from exposing whoever is inside. There's a lot of mining, gold, in the area and this is probably where some of the workers and families stay.
From May 20, 2014
Another couple miles up I reached the summit and the weather was looking worse and the temperature had dropped to 42 deg.. Once I entered the dark stuff I encountered rain and hail.
From May 20, 2014
From May 20, 2014
From May 20, 2014
Arriving in Huamachuco was quite interesting, the roads leading into the village center are very narrow and then you end up in a grand open square, Plaza de Armas. The people here are very proud of this square and it's well taken care of.
From May 20, 2014
From May 20, 2014
From May 20, 2014
From May 20, 2014
Song of the Day: Wild Ones, Flo Rida - This played in the Plaza de Armas
Peru is my, New Favorite Foreign Country