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South America » Chile
January 10th 2011

Published: January 10th 2011

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! I'm a touch late I know but here in South America they don't actually celebrate Christmas until mid February or New Year until late March (fact) so I can be forgiven. Prior to letting you know what I've been up to I want to wish you & yours all the best for 2011 & I truly hope to say hello & share a drink with you at somepoint during the year. You&#... Read Full Entry

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Hour after hour of smooth, fast tarmac. Peru.

I behaved as best I could, for as long as I could. Nazca to Cusco, one truly amazing piece of tarmac.

Andean Mountain Pass - Boxing Day

The road to Cusco, Peru.

Cusco, Peru. New Year.

4am Peru. Andy & Patrick on route to Machu Picchu.

Reluctantly we had to walk the last four hours due to all the landslides.

Secure parking - Peru

Just like the film 'Stand by me'.

Patrick on route to Machu Picchu, Peru.

Machu Picchu

Mind the gap. Peru.

Peru. Patrick & Damon.

Settling a domestic about sat nav v map.

Peru. Cusco south to the Chilean border.

Peru.

Patrick reckons the tunnel behind is natural, I disagree.

Damon & desert fever. Northern Peru, Christmas Eve.

Damon,Peru. Ouch.

Stitches required. Peru.

Patrick removing Damon's stitches.

Real men.

Southern Peru.

Armco as kickstand.

Andy entering Chile.

Germanic reliability. Chile.

Another fine mess.

Andy & Patrick low on fuel in the Chilean desert thinking only a few miles more.

The Dakar. 85mph on a gravel bend & still accelerating.

The best thing in the Dakar.

11th January 2011

marion
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Greetings
Brian, Reading your blog has certainly brightened up a miserable rainy day! Stay safe and stay in touch x

12th January 2011

Rich
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Finally - another entry!
Hi Brian, You must just be having too much fun (noted the pictures of the Latin beauties) - but for us couch potatoes at home, who check every day for more of your exciting, humorous tales - WRITE MORE OFTEN. Ride safe, Rich

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