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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 one big ascent
Distance 37 km (cum. 10,258 km); Ascent 1,952 m (cum. 85,534 m). Today was one big ascent. I ascended to 2,700 m but then descended to...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 4, 20161 min read
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Started the tour of Ecuadorian mountains
Distance 103 km (cum. 10,221 km); Ascent 928 m (cum. 83,582 m). Started the tour of Ecuadorian mountains. I'm very happy to be back on...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 3, 20161 min read
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My last bicycle trip
Tomorrow morning I will start my last bicycle trip. First, I plan to go to Cuenca and then to Quito visiting some volcanoes on the way. I...
Pawel Stefanoff
Oct 2, 20161 min read
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This weekend we went to Playas
A small town 100 km from Guayaquil. I cycled and Tatiana came by bus. It was a nice and relaxing experience. And a practice before next...
Pawel Stefanoff
Sep 25, 20161 min read
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Continuing in Guayaquil
It's a big industrial centre, the biggest city of Ecuador. It has an opinion of a dangerous place. However I don't feel in danger, except...
Pawel Stefanoff
Sep 18, 20161 min read
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This week I went by bus to Quito for few days
It's the capital of Ecuador, located at high altitude. The bus trip was a bit tough though. My first two weeks in Ecuador proved to be a...
Pawel Stefanoff
Sep 11, 20161 min read
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I will stay in Guayaquil for some time
Some time ago I met Tatiana with whom I talked for a long time using Whatsapp. When I arrived to Guayaquil we decided to give it a try...
Pawel Stefanoff
Sep 4, 20161 min read
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Moved by bus to Guayaquil
Crossing the border of Ecuador. Continuing my new adventure of inter-cultural exchanges. I hope to meet many new friends here!
Pawel Stefanoff
Aug 29, 20161 min read
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Moved for two days to Máncora
Moved for two days to Máncora to spend time with an Ecuadorian friend. I left my bike and luggage in Piura, will go back there tomorrow!
Pawel Stefanoff
Aug 21, 20161 min read
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Moved by bus to Piura
It's a fishing and industrial centre. It's remarkably hot here. Despite the middle of the winter in the Southern Hemisphere, it's so...
Pawel Stefanoff
Aug 17, 20161 min read
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Spending few days in Chiclayo
Running in the mornings. Visiting historic places, museums and enjoying this lovely town! In the centre there is a park displaying...
Pawel Stefanoff
Aug 15, 20161 min read
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Arrived to Chiclayo
Distance 102 km (cum. 10,118 km); Ascent 190 m (cum. 82,654 m). Arrived to Chiclayo, another town described by travelers as ugly, dirty...
Pawel Stefanoff
Aug 13, 20161 min read
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Finally back on the road
Distance 108 km (cum. 10,016 km); Ascent 350 m (cum. 82,464 m). Finally back on the road, after more than 5 weeks of rest from the...
Pawel Stefanoff
Aug 12, 20161 min read
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Still in Trujillo
Finishing Spanish online courses and practicing intensively. I met many new friends and spent all days chatting with them!
Pawel Stefanoff
Aug 7, 20161 min read
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A fantastic week in Trujillo
I spent a fantastic week in Trujillo, and another week of rest from the bike! Here I stayed at the house of Lucho Ramirez, who is running...
Pawel Stefanoff
Jul 31, 20161 min read
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The third and final week in Lima!
I finished the language course. The decision to take this course was just in the right moment! I got a lot of exposure to Spanish during...
Pawel Stefanoff
Jul 24, 20161 min read
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During the weekend I visited the amazing Museo Larco
The second week of the language course went well! I was lucky that afternoon private classes became available, with a brilliant teacher...
Pawel Stefanoff
Jul 17, 20161 min read
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First week of the Spanish language course went well
It helped me to organise the previously acquired knowledge. I also successfully recollected my bicycle left in Tarma. It was related to...
Pawel Stefanoff
Jul 10, 20161 min read
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Loooong stop in my trip!
I took a slightly spontaneous decision to stay in Lima longer and take a Spanish language course. The price was competitive, I liked the...
Pawel Stefanoff
Jul 4, 20161 min read
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Lima is nice!
It's one of the mega-cities (some 10 million inhabitants), a huge commercial centre. There is a tremendous offer and sometimes I have the...
Pawel Stefanoff
Jul 3, 20161 min read
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the implementation of my new strategy
Today I started the implementation of my new strategy: to diversify my travel and rest more frequently from the bicycle :) Since I...
Pawel Stefanoff
Jul 2, 20161 min read
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I did it again!
Distance 107 km (cum. 9,908 km); Ascent 1,042 m (cum. 82,114 m). I did it again! I left Huancayo without hurry and was quite relaxed in...
Pawel Stefanoff
Jul 1, 20161 min read
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A "football" day of rest in Huancayo!
Unfortunately, the polish team lost to Portugal, but it was playing quite well... During this short break I was quite busy: I did my...
Pawel Stefanoff
Jun 30, 20161 min read
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Arrived in Huancayo
Distance 67 km (cum. 9,801 km); Ascent 1,128 m (cum. 81,072 m). Arrived in Huancayo, a large town. I will spend here two nights, to watch...
Pawel Stefanoff
Jun 29, 20161 min read
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