We have now left Quito and have had our first real day on the road. The weather was cooler but that was okay for the climbing that lay ahead. Unfortunately we have a couple of days after leaving Quito that involve using the PanAmerican Highway which is very busy. The biggest problem with that is the pollution from the big trucks and buses, not very nice to breathe in.
The day was fairly uneventful, except for the first puncture in the group and the rain that came in the afternoon. A total distance of around 95K with total climbing of around 1450m. The highest point reached being almost 3550m which is around 750m higher than Quito, oxygen was a bit more scarce up there but the day was a success. More of the same in the next week or so which will hopefully mean that we all get accustomed to the more rarified air.
The Andes Trail
The Route
Hi Rob,
ReplyDeleteWe are following your adventure with avid enthusiasm. Please keep the fantastic reports & photos coming so that we can be with you all of the way - despite doing this from the comfort of our homes in the UK. Our thoughts are with you.
Just ENJOY the experience!!
Very best wishes.