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I am a bohemian nomad, someone who acts and lives free of regard for conventional rules and practices, but also one who moves according to the seasons. After traveling to over 100 countries and all 7 continents over the past 12 years I feel that I truly subscribe to the words of Mary Poxon, who said. "I sought to see the amazing as normal and the daily as unique, and in that swirling paradox I found the joy of travel." I will be forever in pursuit of new sights and adventures and hope that maybe I can convince a few more to give budget travel a chance. Budget travel gives those with little money an opportunity to travel and those with money an opportunity to travel longer.

Saturday, September 15, 2007

"Death Road" Bolivia

June 1, 2007

It is called the "Death Road" because on average over 150 people a year die on this road. The descent is 3800 meters and is 64 km long. It is about 600 meters or 2000 feet fall if you go off the road at almost any point. They also did not tell us that we had to ride on the outside edge due to traffic until we got there. I had two minor crashes but nothing serious. One of the riders behind me did slide off the road but another guy and I pulled him up. He fell on the road and slid off the edge but luckily grabbed some brush.












































































1 comment:

DawnMarie said...

Wow Bill... Great stuff !!!

Id love to ride that trail !!!
Im a competitive rider. I love racing !!!

Just got back for a 50k race in the south island of New Zealand.
I have a race in November that Im training for now.
Its in Canberra Australia. its a 24 hr. race. Did it last year and it was quite and experience.

Im so happy to see that you are happy and doing well.

I love your Blog. Really great pictures !!!