Peru

I had the opportunity to live with the Matses in the Peruvian Amazon in late 2008, studying their language. It was an incredible experience, and being there meant that the second most amazing thing I was able to do in Peru was some cycling.

With Paul and Clark, we crossed the Andes and cycled the Pan-American Highway from Dec 2008 to Jan 2009. (some photos mine, others courtesy of Clark)

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