Fotos VIII

Just a quickie here.  We left Cotopaxi on Sunday and have since arrived in Mancora, Peru.  The border crossing was the easiest yet.  The scenery was expansive.  South America seems to have a more streamlined process than Central.  Had a great night with Ty and Jill, but they hit the road today and we'll do the same tomorrow heading for Lima.  There is a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert next week in Lima; I hope to attend.  Here are some pictures of the last couple thousand miles.

Previously the highest point my bike had ridden: 3,300 meters.

Las Lajas Sanctuary.  We thought it looked a little tacky.  Note Andy's forehead front and center.

Not so tacky from this angle.

Overlooking Quito's expanse with Charlie from Pichincha Mounain.

Mitad del Mundo.

Charlie and I at the waterfall above Secret Garden.  It was underwhelming but good to get outside.

The best shot of Cotopaxi I could get.  Meet Cass' ass!

Charlie and I at the refuge struggling to breath.

Final day in the Ecuadorian mountains.  Another mysterious picture of Cass.

Here's Charlie's bike staring down into the lowlands where the clouds have crept in like the tide.  We were up there.