The wheels on the bus go...

Lake Titicaca

We visited the highest lake in the world! Well, the highest "navigable" lake. And… it was a nice lake. Wet and blue. Floaty and deep. But I’ve gotta say, it seemed like a normal lake. Nothing too special. It was actually kind of a let down. And with our bodies now accustomed to the altitude, we didn’t even feel like it was that high.

The Repair

I was wandering around the parking lot during a rest break in our bus ride, when I noticed the engine compartment was open. Curious, I went over to examine the underbelly of the beast.

“What on Earth am I doing?!?” That was all I could think, as I sat in luxurious business class, working through the hard hitting emotions accompanying me back to South America. I was saying goodbye to home and all things familiar, for a second time. I was returning to adventure cycling after three wonderful summer weeks at home in the US, having a blast with close friends and family. The time went too fast for sure, and knowing that I was returning to a very different and less comfortable life did not make getting on the plane any easier.