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Cycling in
Latin America
My name is Paweł Stefanoff, 43. After having finished a job and before starting a new one, I decided to go for a bicycle tour in Latin America. I am going from south to north along the Andes mountains, during approx. 7 months. Later, I will decide whether to continue and in which direction. I keep this blog mostly to keep my family and friends informed about my current position so they do not worry about my safety. But it's open for anyone interested. I usually check in once daily.
Today was a disaster
Distance 181 km (cum. 11,441 km); Ascent 1,794 m (cum. 101,403 m). Today was a disaster due to bad planning. I thought that I need to...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 31, 20161 min read
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Was a nightmare
Distance 125 km (cum. 11,260 km); Ascent 905 m (cum. 99,609 m). The ascent from the lake to the Quilotoa volcano wall was a nightmare and...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 30, 20161 min read
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Arrived in Quilotoa
Distance 77 km (cum. 11,135 km); Ascent 1,985 m (cum. 98,704 m). Arrived in Quilotoa, a famous volcano which crater is filled with a...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 29, 20161 min read
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It was not so easy to get to the bus station
Distance 15 km (cum. 11,058 km); Ascent 150 m (cum. 96,719 m). My friend decided to accompany me during a part of this trip. Today we...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 28, 20161 min read
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I visited Panecillo
Still in Quito! Today I visited Panecillo, a viewpoint located just over the historical centre! Unfortunately I forgot to use the sun...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 27, 20161 min read
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Stay in Quito!
Finally the sun went out but I concentrated on finishing my laundry and entertaining the cat Carlotta :)
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 26, 20161 min read
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Today I moved to the centre of Quito
Distance 24 km (cum. 11,043 km); Ascent 679 m (cum. 96,569 m). Today I moved to the centre of Quito to a friends apartment with a...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 25, 20161 min read
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A day of rest in Tumbaco!
Actually I moved to a nearby hotel to see the new long-awaited initial episode of my favorite series :) The 'casa de ciclistas' was...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 24, 20161 min read
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I arrived to Tumbaco
Distance 67 km (cum. 11,019 km); Ascent 375 m (cum. 95,890 m). I arrived to Tumbaco, located approximately 15 km from Quito. I will spend...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 23, 20161 min read
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Arrived to the national park El Boliche
Distance 77 km (cum. 10,952 km); Ascent 1,265 m (cum. 95,515 m). Today I was accompanied by Lenin Altuna the warmshowers host from...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 22, 20161 min read
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Took a bus to Baños
After yesterdays difficult climb and resulting altitude sickness I was resting almost all day. In the afternoon I took a bus to Baños - a...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 21, 20161 min read
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Climbed to Chimborazo
My host family borrowed me some clothes and a backpack. I got to the edge of the glacier, at approximately 5,400 meters altitude. It was...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 20, 20161 min read
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Arrived to Ambato
Distance 65 km (cum. 10,875 km); Ascent 367 m (cum. 94,250 m). Arrived to Ambato, a nice town and a good starting point to visit several...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 19, 20161 min read
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Today I continued the ascent to Chimborazo
Distance 44 km (cum. 10,810 km); Ascent 1,571 m (cum. 93,883 m). Today I continued the ascent to Chimborazo, on the slope of the highest...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 18, 20161 min read
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Today I had a loooong climb
Distance 49 km (cum. 10,766 km); Ascent 2,285 m (cum. 92,312 m). Today I had a loooong climb. I arrived to the city of San Miguel, 20 km...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 17, 20161 min read
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Arrived in Balsapamba
Distance 130 km (cum. 10,717 km); Ascent 734 m (cum. 90,027 m). Arrived in Balsapamba, a lovely tourist village, with some hot springs,...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 16, 20161 min read
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Still resting
I think that during the weekend I will try a bicycle trip to the Ecuadorean volcanoes. For the time being I visited the amazing island...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 14, 20161 min read
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Resting in Guayaquil
The previous one-week trip was a bit exhausting. I think I had a too long break from cycling... I am enjoying the days of rest and...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 12, 20161 min read
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I got back home
Distance 147 km (cum. 10,587 km); Ascent 184 m (cum. 89,293 m). I got back home only to realise that my phone is working again... It's...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 10, 20161 min read
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My iPhone stopped working
Distance 42 km (cum. 10,440 km); Ascent 614 m (cum. 89,109 m). During this day my iPhone stopped working. The perspective of continuing...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 9, 20161 min read
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surprise-surprise
Distance 71 km (cum. 10,398 km); Ascent 1,245 m (cum. 88,492 m). I thought it will be easy today as I was sure I will descend. But...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 8, 20161 min read
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It was an interesting sightseeing
The second day in Cuenca. It was an interesting sightseeing. But traditionally, a strong rain came in the afternoon!
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 7, 20161 min read
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Another day of rain in Cuenca
I checked the weather reports for the incoming days and it looks that it will rain the whole week. It's not very good perspective for my...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 6, 20161 min read
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Arrived to Cuenca
Distance 69 km (cum. 10,327 km); Ascent 1,713 m (cum. 87,247 m). Arrived to Cuenca, another old Inca city turned into a big tourist...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 5, 20161 min read
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