Here’s a chronological overview of some of the highlights of the South America trip. All entries can b e found in the blog section, or by searching categories (info, people we met, etc.).
Before and After the Trip
About two months to go Thoughts we had two months before the trip
Short history of a long dreamed dream What motivated Andy to do this trip
The last few days before we left The crazy last days…chaotic!
Ecuador
Our route in Ecuador
Slowly Sinking In Some thoughts after arriving
Quito – slowing down the pace The first few days after arriving in Ecuador
Getting the Bikes We get the bikes in Quito, Ecuador
3P-Info: How-to Getting the bikes a guide to how to get the bikes out of customs and how to get the SOAT
Crossing the Equator Our first riding days in South America
The Cloud Forest Going north to Mindo
Avenue of the Volcanoes Going south on the Pan-American Highway
The Cotopaxi Volcano Climbing a picture book volcano
The Road to Quilotoa Crater A fantastic two day loop to a wonderful destination
A Giant’s Burp In Banos the local Volcano is quite active
Into the Jungle From the high mountains into the lowlands and the jungle in Puyo
Incredible Mountain Roads to Cuenca From the jungle up to the mountains again
The First Inch Some thoughts about our travel so far
Hats and Colonial Towns Our stay in Cuenca and leaving Cuanca south
Entering Peru Border crossing in Tumbes and seeing the coast the first time
Peru
Our route in northern Peru
A Little Paradise A wonderful little campsite where we spent two days on the beach
Through the Desert Long days crossing a large desert to Chiclayo
Through the Canyons and into Thin Air Leaving the coast from Chimbote into the Cordillera Blanca
Into the Cordillera Blanca Amazing days in beautiful mountains
Back to the Coast and to the Oldest Ruins Visiting Caral, the oldest place in the Americas
El Jardin Visiting friends in Junin and Andy getting really sick in Tarma
People we met: Los pastores Aleman
Our route in southern Peru
Momentaufnahme Spending the night outside Lima; Christy captures the moment
Cattle and Penguins Parracas and the boattrip to fantastic wildlife of the Ballestas Islands
Long Lines The Nazca lines
Sand and Sea Following the amazing coast of Peru
High Mountains and Deep Canyons From the coast to Colca Canyon and Arequipa
A Dusty Road and up the Mountains A daytrip from Arequipa into the Salinas National Park
Bolivia
Our route in Bolivia
Floating Islands Titicaca Lake
Engineer at Work Andy looking back to a funny incindent on the very first riding day
Salt The Salar de Uyuni, an amazing adventure
Dust and Colored Lakes Certainly one of the highlights: Going from Uyuni to San Pedro
3P-Info: The Salt Lake Information about how to get on/off the Salar de Uyuni safely
3P-Info: The Laguna Colorada How to do it and where to go
Chile
Our route in northern Chile
Copper Andy’s perspective on the copper mine of Chuquicamata near Calama
Them thar hills Christy’s impressions of the coppermine of Chuquicamata near Calama
Campsite at the beach The Pan de Azucar National Park
Big Waves and into Santiago Following the PanAm to Santiago de Chile
People we met Our friends at the firehouse
Fruits, Vineyards and a Nail Leaving Valparaiso along the Ruta de la Fruta
Our ride through central Chile
Waterfalls Going South to the NP of 7 Tazas and Salto del Laja
Big Fat Cows on Green Meadows The green landscape of Chile on the way to Osorno
Lakes and Volcanoes Amazing landscape on the way to Puerto Varas
The Carretera Austral (with a little detour via Argentina)
3P-Info How to get in and out Carretera Austral
Fjords, Ferries and Dead Trees The northern part of the Carretera Austral
People we met The captain and his pilot
Into the Rain It is getting rainy and the Carretera Austral is blocked. We turn around and cross to Tecka in Argentina
Our time on the Carretera Austral
Snap! The accident; from Rio Mayo, Argentina to Coyhaique, Chile
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Christy looks back on our adventure so far
X-mas in the Cabin The first 2 weeks after the accident
The Solution We found a way to continue our travel with Christy’s broken foot
The Missing Link Going north from Coyhaique to Puyuhuapi to see the part of the Carretera Austral we missed
On the road again… Going south on the Carretera Austral from Coyhaique
Turquoise Along the Lake General Carrera on the Carretera Austral to Rio Tranquillo
Falling Ice Amazing daytrip to the San Rafael Bay to see a glaciar calve into the sea
Guanacos Leaving the Carretera Austral from Cochrane to Bajo Corracolas
Hands Amazing landscape and ancient handprints: the Cuava de los Manos
Patagonia and Argentina
Our route in Patagonia
Towers El Chalten, Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre
Walls of Ice and Rock Perito Moreno and Torres del Paine NP
A Perfect Day Christy looking back to the day of her accident
Now what? Christy summing up the days after the accident
Ushuaia: To the end of all roads To the most southern point of America
Penguins A daytrip to see more of these adorable animals
Going north Long days driving the truck back to Puerto Montt in Chile
Our time in Argentina
Chiloe Andy is taking the bike for a spin on the Island of Chiloe
Back on the bikes The first days back on the bike after the accident
Going East Crossing the continent east to west from Puerto Montt to Bahia Blanca
La Posta THE motorbike traveller adress in eastern South America, a lovely place in Azul
The last stretch… The last riding day in South America. Going to Buenos Aires
peaks, pampas, and panniers 