1.06.2018 The previous evening, Ken, Chip, Ed and I had gone out for dinner and had a great time. Ron was a no-show, he and Ed having gotten separated at some point in the day. He did not respond to messages, however I saw that he was online so at least we knew he was okay. Ken and Chip had stayed at the hotel where I was, Ed having found a different place. That morning, we three retrieved the motorcycles from the parking lot shortly after Ed arrived from his hotel. Ed said R

1.07.2018 I woke up very early and couldn't get back to sleep for a while, posting a simple blog report and planning the day. At breakfast with Ken, Chip and Ed, we three discussed plans. Ken and Chip were going for family near Lima, and Ed wanted to follow me. tzhough I enjoyed traveling with Ed, I had concerns about excessive delays traveling with him. I'd originally missed Cajamarca in the Andes, staying on the main highway until two long days were under the bike's belt. I