2008 February, Canyon Del Pato, Peru
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attempting the Canyon Del Pato 2 up on a fully loaded "dual sports" bike with road tyres was inviting adventure :) |
the adventurous bit was the approach ... |
across a moonscape of rock, gravel, pits & slides in a wondrous open rock grotto accompanied by the swirling river |
 no camera or support crew, just us and our trusty steed ... |
 beautiful scenes from Santa on the Pan Am to Chuqicara |
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 The Bridge Of Death ... |
 lower those tyre pressures to get some traction with the road tyres ! |
 the point of no return |
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 a restful "smooth" surface |
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 note the cross ... |
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4 hrs & 30 miles in (half way as we thought at the time) and the aftermarket centre stand just has to go ... |
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 the shade & reduced road shake are a pleasure ... |
 long, dark & rough ... |
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 taking a rehydration break |
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 another rehydration break ... |
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We think we've reached the end ! |
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 only another 1hr to go ... |
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 Scouse with graveyard in background ... |
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 Huallanca ... one horse town without the horse |
 Statue of the Virgin trickling water at Huallanca; rather strange subject for a fountain ... |
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Canyon del Pato proper |
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 old & new tunnel side by side |
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 evidence of the hydroelectric use |
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 A parting rearward shot ... beautiful |
 and we make Caraz in the sunshine :) |
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 and hostal Churrup in Huaraz, 3000m |
with Churrup (5500m) in the background |
 we did walk to lago Churrup at 4500m tho |