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today we’re moving away from the huayhuash mountain range. We woke up to morning fog and clouds. We rode some nice single track riding for several hours and passed some beautiful stone huts (real homes still in use today) as we approached the highway that led us to our final destination Huallanca city. Hotel shower dinner. Much needed since we got pretty wet with a light rain as we came into town.
from our camp in the heart of the Huayhuash. We keep motoring north. More climbing and more biking through spectacular scenery.
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packing up camp in the morning. Just above Laguna Viconga.
taking a few hours to pass around the lake. We stopped to let this mule train go by. We clearly just turned on to one of the busiest gringo backpacking trails. All this was to support foreigners trekking and their camps. This was the first of about half a dozen.
Some much pushing of the bikes today. Finally made it to our our second high pass of the trip. 16,000ft. This one was brutal. The views were enough to make it worth while.
the mountain views are of Siula Grande and it’s neighbors. Seen of the movie touching the void.
walk down the other side of the pass. And pitch the tent just before darkness. We were definitely toasted after today.
up at 7. Breakfast and final bike checks in Oyon.
local market for morning fuel. Plus bread & cheese for packable lunch.
about 10+ miles on dirt roads.
a few more miles to camp (20+ for today). Tomorrow will be a real grind .
today being our final day in Oyon we went for an afternoon training ride. About 20 miles on a dirt road that took us up to you 14,000 ft. The views were stunning.
just enough of a ride to give us headaches from the altitude.
Maybe the last of civilization. We’ll see what the Andes really has in store for us next.
from here on out. I don’t know how many days before we get Wi-Fi again. I’ll post when I can. I hope everybody’s doing well Out there!! Finding your own adventures to keep you energized.
in 48 hours we’re hoping to collect enough food and supplies, find the bus, and prepare our bikes for the journey to Oyon Peru. Tomorrow morning, early morning. 
