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Still on the road — 2019/12/08 — Various
It's been a long time since I last gave some news. Since my last blog published on September 18, three months went by. Don't worry, I'm doing well and...
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An awesome country — 2019/08/20 — Ecuador
After three months in Ecuador, the country is now one of my favourite. I like everything in this small country; the mountains, the markets, the villages...
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Road to Zaruma — 2019/08/19 — Ecuador
It's the end of my visit in Ecuador. I am heading toward the small town of Zaruma for a night, and the next day, I will cross the border and enter Peru.Curiously...
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Cajas National Park — 2019/08/16 — Ecuador
The Cajas National Park, only 30 kilometres from Cuenca, is a vast mountainous area of páramo and glacial lakes. This very wet and foggy region is considered...
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Cuenca and the surroundings — 2019/08/14 — Ecuador
Cuenca is one of the most beautiful cities in Ecuador after Quito. The capital is more impressive, but it's not a city where I would like to live since...
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Baños and the surroundings — 2019/08/08 — Ecuador
Heading for Baños I am now driving towards the town of Baños.As usual, instead of going by a fast-paved road, I drove some small mountain roads in order...
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On the road #2 — 2019/08/05 — Ecuador
Lagunas de Mojanda A nice excursion near Otavalo is to go to the Lagunas de Mojanda at an altitude of 3720 metres.Quisato, the other Mitad del Mundo A...
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On the road #1 — 2019/08/01 — Ecuador
Mindo Mindo is a small village known for the number of bird species in its surroundings; more than 400 have been observed. However, during the nice season...
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Cayambe-Coca National Park - part 2 — 2019/07/11 — Ecuador
I'm still exploring the Cayambe-Coca National Park from the city of Cayambe. Yes Cayambe is a city, a park, and a volcano.This time, I went to the mountain...
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Cayambe-Coca National Park - part 1 — 2019/07/09 — Ecuador
Papallacta The park is home to Cayambe Volcano, the third-highest summit of the country with a height of 5790 metres. It's a vast territory that I explored...
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Looking for condors — 2019/07/07 — Ecuador
I went to Laguna de Secas to see condors. On the internet, everybody says that they are easy to observe. It was the truth!On the previous photo, there...
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Cotopaxi Volcano — 2019/07/05 — Ecuador
The Cotopaxi Volcano is a magnificent symmetrical cone covered by a glacier. To see this awesome summit in all its glory requires a bit of luck since...
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Laguna Quilotoa — 2019/07/02 — Ecuador
The Quilotoa is a crater lake, with a width of about 3 kilometres, that was created after the collapse of a volcano that erupted some 600 years ago. The...
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The Quilotoa Loop — 2019/06/30 — Ecuador
The Quilotoa loop is a circular road going around the famous Laguna Quilotoa. It's a popular itinerary with hikers since the roads and trails cross picturesque...
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Saquisilí's market — 2019/06/27 — Ecuador
The market in Saquisilí has been one of the most impressive I've seen in Ecuador. The day starts with the animals market, on the outskirt of town, and...
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Pujilí's market — 2019/06/26 — Ecuador
The small town of Pujilí is host to an interesting biweekly market. The market is located in the centre of town, on the central plaza.You will notice...
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The Highlands - part 3 — 2019/06/25 — Ecuador
Salinas de Guaranda to Angamarca Here are more photos of the magnificent mountains of Ecuador.I'm still following the Trans-Ecuador Trail, and consequently...
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Salinas de Guaranda — 2019/06/23 — Ecuador
Salinas is a superb village very popular with travellers and locals alike. In addition to being picturesque, Salinas could be described as a small gastronomic...
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Chimborazo Region — 2019/06/21 — Ecuador
The Chimborazo volcano is the tallest mountain of Ecuador at 6263 metres. Due to the shape of Earth, the Chimborazo is both the furthest point from the...
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A long day — 2019/06/16 — Ecuador
The mountains of Ecuador are magnificent, but they can hide a few surprises. A few parts of my itinerary follow the trail called Trans-Ecuador. The trail...
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The Highlands - part 2 — 2019/06/15 — Ecuador
My journey through the mountains of Ecuador is still going on. The landscapes are still spectacular. On these mountain roads, there are often road signs...
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Nariz del Diablo — 2019/06/13 — Ecuador
Nariz del Diablo means the Devil's Nose. It's a superb region with fantastic landscapes, but also where the Trans-Andean train was crossing a steep cliff...
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The Highlands - part 1 — 2019/06/11 — Ecuador
Departing from Guayaquil on the coast, I head toward the Andean Mountains. It's the longest mountain range in the world with a length of 7100 kilometres...
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The Pacific Coast of Ecuador — 2019/06/09 — Ecuador
As I write these lines, I have been in Ecuador for almost 6 weeks. My first stop in the country has been the town of Tulcán, a pleasant mountain town...
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Guayaquil - part 2 — 2019/06/08 — Ecuador
Parque Bolívar Here is the second part of my stay in Guayaquil.Park Bolivar is also nicknamed the park of iguanas because of the many reptiles that permanently...
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Guayaquil - part 1 — 2019/06/07 — Ecuador
Guayaquil is the second city in importance in Ecuador after the capital Quito. However, it's the economic heart of the country with its 2.7 million inhabitants.It's...
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Parque nacional Machalilla — 2019/06/03 — Ecuador
Machalilla Park is the only coastal park in Ecuador. Created in 1979, the park protects about 50 km of beaches, 400 sq km of tropical dry forest, and...
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Pacific Coast — 2019/05/28 — Ecuador
When I was in panama, in the oppressive heat, I was dreaming of the mountains with its colder climate. But before exploring the Ecuadorian mountains...
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From Tulcán to the Pacific Ocean — 2019/05/26 — Ecuador
Some magnificent scenery on the trail from Tulcán to the Pacific Coast...
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The other side — 2019/05/20 — Colombia
Welcome to South America!I completed the first step of my great journey of explorations through the Americas. I am on the other side of the famous Darien...
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DR650 Maintenance and problems log — 2019/05/15 — Various
Maintenance:0 km (the bike is at 18896 km) +8200 km +10415 km +23500 km +27317 km +33607 kmAfter a 6 months break at home, I have returned to Mexico...
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DR650 Modifications List — 2019/05/14 — Various
Here is a list of modifications made on the bike and a few comments on them.When I refer to the TAT, it means the Trans-America Trail. This trail is quite...
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