Monday 7th April 2025 Lucanas to Nazca
We gathered our selves together after a wonderful stay, think we took over the kitchen, if not the hostel for the night we was here, people coming out of all the noocks and crannies, all seemed nice they went down to the cafe below, while we ate the delights of porridge and yogurt in the digs, all good.

We are off just a little 5 mile ride down hill, then a 15 mile climb, and whey ho 50 mile descent into Nazca, just as it said on the tin, we rode up a steady climb till 4160m (1370o feet), then one of the best descents ever, down to the ever welcoming town of Nazca,

Well what a ride think we deserved it overtaking the labouring trucks, with a wave and a thumbs up as we came thundering down to around 500m (1600ft), altitude, condors rising majestically on the thermal currents, sure one had is eye on me, as I cornered the switch backs not quite so elegantly, basically wobbling down the mountains, trying to get the wonderful view into perspective. Walking on the Moon, was the song I was singing, never been to the moon, but you never know might me the next tour! I haven’t finished this one yet!

We met a touring cyclist from Dusseldorf (Germany) Toby, sturggling up the mountain about 20 miles from Nazca, he had a long way to go uphill, but didnt look too bothered about it!

Great ride lovely to be in the warm again, as we cruise into Nasca, booked into the digs which Ringo had found, he is a good lad, looking after his dad and uncle, with impeccable manners, all part of the upbringing.

Bingo shoots off to get some money from the bank, then pin drops a location for food, lovely little Bamboo bar showing pictures of the Nazca lines (lines drawn in geometric patterns and distinct animal shapes across the Peruvian desert) We will be riding through the district tomorrow, all being well. Nice meal and a few beers reminiscing on the day ride especially the descent through the moon like scenery.