September 20, 2026

Intro Today was Day 334 of this journey, and it began with a shivering 3.8°C morning inside a cold schoolhouse in Pillone. After five days of wild camping or invitations and high-altitude grit since leaving Arequipa, my only goal was reaching Yunga, where the promise of a real bed and Read more

Intro The morning in Yunga began at a crisp 9.7°C under a sky so clear it felt fragile. After yesterday’s forced rest, I was curious if my lungs would cooperate with the 432-meter climb ahead on the hard-packed gravel towards Ichuña, a short 23-kilometer test for my recovering chest. The Read more