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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.
I am quite happy to stay there but...
The 'casa de ciclistas' is not classic, if I can use this word... There is a fee to stay there. Although the fee is very low for its...
Pawel Stefanoff
May 11, 20161 min read
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Another day of rest
Another day of rest filled by fixing broken camping gear, and reading my book. It's great regeneration of the body when there is...
Pawel Stefanoff
May 10, 20161 min read
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I received an extension for 30 days
I recently learned that tourists receive standard admission to Bolivia for 30 days (instead of 90 days in most countries). When I looked...
Pawel Stefanoff
May 9, 20161 min read
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A day of rest in La Paz
I think I will stay here for a week, to have a break from cycling, and fix some things in the bicycle. Also, I need to wait for the...
Pawel Stefanoff
May 8, 20161 min read
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The Yungas evacuation plan was initiated!
The first part - getting to Irupana - was easy! After moving out my luggage I waited about five minutes for a passing car to stop. In...
Pawel Stefanoff
May 7, 20161 min read
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Arrived to La Paz
with all the equipment :)
Pawel Stefanoff
May 7, 20161 min read
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For the first time
Distance 45 km (cum. 8,185 km); Ascent 1,005 m (cum. 62,275 m). For the first time, I arrived to start cycling at 7:00. I was hoping to...
Pawel Stefanoff
May 6, 20161 min read
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A day of rest in Circuata
In these extremely steep mountain slopes there is virtually no spots for wild camping. Therefore, it's necessary to stay in larger...
Pawel Stefanoff
May 5, 20161 min read
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I would need one more day
Distance 40 km (cum. 8,140 km); Ascent 1,206 m (cum. 61,270 m). I cycled approximately half of the loop of the Yungas mountains, on the...
Pawel Stefanoff
May 4, 20161 min read
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It was however a very hard road
Distance 38 km (cum. 8,100 km); Ascent 733 m (cum. 60,064 m). Despite starting very early I did only half of the route planned for today,...
Pawel Stefanoff
May 3, 20161 min read
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It's a completely different world
Distance 62 km (cum. 8,062 km); Ascent 673 m (cum. 59,331 m). Today I left the 'altiplano', at least for few days! I climbed to a pass at...
Pawel Stefanoff
May 2, 20161 min read
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Today was a bit crazy!
Distance 75 km (cum. 8,000 km); Ascent 933 m (cum. 58,658). Today was a bit crazy! I was advancing quite smoothly on good paved roads....
Pawel Stefanoff
May 1, 20161 min read
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Today I came back to the 'real' altiplano
Distance 84 km (cum. 7,925 km); Ascent 186 m (cum. 57,725 m). Today I came back to the 'real' altiplano - it was flat to the horizon, but...
Pawel Stefanoff
Apr 30, 20161 min read
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Arrived in Huayllamarca
Distance 61 km (cum. 7,841 km); Ascent 662 m (cum. 57,539 m). Arrived in Huayllamarca, some 20 km from my planned destination. I was...
Pawel Stefanoff
Apr 29, 20161 min read
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Back to Curuhuara
The short ride by minibus was quite interesting. I got more familiar with the locals... It's interesting to see women wearing...
Pawel Stefanoff
Apr 28, 20161 min read
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A day of rest and short trip
A day of rest and short trip by minibus to a larger town Patacamaya, where I could change some money. I also thought I will be able to...
Pawel Stefanoff
Apr 28, 20161 min read
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It was a good decision
Distance 90 km (cum. 7,780 km); Ascent 619 m (cum. 56,877 m). Today I spent most of the time on a good paved road, as I decided to skip...
Pawel Stefanoff
Apr 27, 20161 min read
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I was attacked by a huge dog
Distance 12 km (cum. 7,690 km); Ascent 98 m (cum 56,258 m). Today I just wanted to get to the touristic village Sajama located in the...
Pawel Stefanoff
Apr 26, 20161 min read
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This was another day of painful ride on bad roads
Distance 52 km (cum. 7,678 km); Ascent 658 m (cum. 56,160 m). Arrived to the proximity of the Sajama National Park with the highest...
Pawel Stefanoff
Apr 25, 20161 min read
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I was half-frozen after this
Distance 44 km (cum. 7,626 km); Ascent 222 m (cum. 55,502 m). I was warned that the routes in Bolivia are bad... But I did not expect...
Pawel Stefanoff
Apr 24, 20161 min read
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I'm half-way to the village Macaya
Distance 58 km (cum. 7,582 km); Ascent 415 m (cum. 55,280 m). Today I cycled 7 hours and did only 58 km! It was a bit hard, but I'm...
Pawel Stefanoff
Apr 23, 20161 min read
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At least I could feel safe
I stayed one additional day in the best hotel in Sabaya, which is still way below many standards... At least I could feel safe, rest and...
Pawel Stefanoff
Apr 22, 20161 min read
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Arrived to Sabaya
Distance 87 km (cum. 7,524 km); Ascent 186 m (cum. 54,865 m). Arrived to Sabaya, the end of the tour of the 'salars'. Today I crossed the...
Pawel Stefanoff
Apr 21, 20161 min read
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another humbling lesson from Mother Nature
Distance 33 km (cum. 7,437 km); Ascent 141 m (cum. 54,679 m). Today I got another humbling lesson from Mother Nature. A heavy wind...
Pawel Stefanoff
Apr 20, 20161 min read
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