Intro I am sitting on the edge of the bed in Cabanaconde, my legs pulsing with a dull, rhythmic ache that feels like it is coming from the bone. Today was Day 321, and I traded the pedals for a pair of hiking boots to face the Colca Canyon loop. […]
Intro I spent Day 320 anchored to Cabanaconde, watching the dust motes dance in the clear Andean light while my body staged a quiet revolt. The weather is a crisp 20.3°C with a light wind, but the transition from the coast to these heights has left me feeling like a […]
Intro I woke up at 6:00 AM in Cabanaconde with a dry throat and a single-minded curiosity about whether the condors would show up for me today. The morning air was already a stiff 22.6°C, and the paved road out of town sat waiting while I opted for a bus […]