Sunday 6th April 2025 Puquío to Lucanas
We did not get into the hotel till 3am, this morning, so had a bit of a lay in, no breakfast in the hotel, so had the normal fare yoghurt and porridge, was quite nice taking out time this morning, not rushing around trying to get out of the door as quick as possible.

Just a gentle ride today from Puquío to Lucanas, only 18 miles, but there is a method to the madness, then we can get to Nasca tomorrow, then start to the final descent into Lima, well that the plan, all we have to do it.

First part relatively easy ride to Lucanas, little 7 mile climb, with a very forgiving incline, then a big descent i to the little town, past a working silver mine, thought Bingo was going to go in to the drifts, we did speak with one of the miners, difficult to communicate, least we found out it was silver they were mining, no such luck with entering it though, maybe he thought we would pocket the silver!

Entered the village, found a place to eat, Bingo & Ringo ordered the meal, I walked down the road to hostel, got a phone number for it, after a confusing phone call managed to arrange to meet him at the place, all sorted, but not sure how many people are staying there though. Finished the fine lunch, never had so big portions, maybe things are looking up on the food front hope so.

Got into the digs, then the owner came in, followed by the cleaner lady and her son, was a bit like piccadilly circus at one stage, though we had taken over the kitchen table, laid all the food out and sorting the ride in to Lima out.

Bingo cooked a big Pasta dish, with all the trimming after Ringo and I went to the local shop, to get the fresh produce, garlic, chilli peppers, normal peppers, onions couple of beers, and some yoghurt for the morning, all very organised, early night now, resting these weary bodies.