After leaving the high Andes to escape inclement weather, we descended back to Perú’s desert coast to get to Lima, where we confirmed something we'd heard as we travelled: that there really are two Perús – Lima, and the rest of the country.
Perú is home to the world's second highest mountain range, with scenery and altitudes that take your breath away. Riding here has been oh-so-worth the challenge.
In Northern Perú we have been subject to extremes: the tastiest and most horrible food of the trip, the best and worst roads, and a range of elevation from sea level to over 4,000 m. It's been amazing!