Comments on: Cajamarca, Peru

By: Barb Maki

Barb Maki — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 20:18:07 +0000

Matt, Sorry you got sick. At least you and Greg take turns. I am enjoying your writing and blog as well as my son Greg’s. He is posting away right now, waiting for your arrival.

By: ron boi

ron boi — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:12:19 +0000

Matt, Fantastic,,,,,,,,,Photos, and all that you put down on the keyboard. Star fruit is the best. Fried Bananas is good also,,,,,,,,, I am very pleased for you that your adventure is touching so many people.

Travel well my friend, ron

By: Justin DI GIAMBERDINE

Justin DI GIAMBERDINE — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:59:29 +0000

Matt! Just wanted to say that it’s amazing you’ve done so much already travelling now into Peru! Currently I’m in Hong Kong doing some travelling of my own, but certainly not as adventurous as yourself! Miss you mate!

By: Chris Hill

Chris Hill — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:27:27 +0000

Hi Matt, I met your parents on Saturday at GG memorial ceremony for Susan Mayer and they told me about this AMAZING adventure that you are doing. So I took a look for myself – and WOW! I am super impressed by your stamina, courage, enthusiasm, fantastic optimism AND brilliant writing and photos. I will follow the rest of your journey with excitement. Yes I’m weeping for joy!! Good luck for the rest of your odyssey, it is really an inspiration to read your blog…Chris Hill ….CuÃdate mucho!

By: Charlene

Charlene — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:19:34 +0000

Matt … my friend Lissette is going to visit her parents in Lima for the next 3 weeks – let me know if you want to contact them. Thankfully we can enjoy the pan am trip vicariously – I can’t imagine how you’re doing this. Love you, Charlene

By: kelly yates

kelly yates — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:31:58 +0000

hey matt que tal estuvo el quezo(how’s the cheese) still have any of that great cafe geeze and the butter all that’s missing is the mini crusty pan here’s my pick for a quick munchie mini crusty bun buttered piece of cheese & a slab of bocadillo (brick of guava paste) that’s what they call it in Colombia thanx for the great stories & pics Kelly

By: Kate Anderson

Kate Anderson — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:00:45 +0000

Matt!
Still enjoying reading your blog, I’ve gotten caught reading a few times at work and when I do I always tell my co-workers what you are up to! We’re all so impressed and a bit jealous of the gorgeous scenery! Praying you will continue on healthy and safe!

By: Susan McCausland

Susan McCausland — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:36:33 +0000

Hey Matt that cajon building technique is called a cob house. Matt helped build one in new mexico for a friend. very labor intensive. But they formed bricks with straw, water and dirt/clay mix then stacked them and thumbed seams together. The technique of the peruvians looks better to me.

By: Dad & Mom

Dad & Mom — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:41:59 +0000

Dear Matthew, Once again, exquisite writing and photography. Mrs. Hill would weep for joy. Carry on!! Love, Dad and Mom

By: Alan Malarkey

Alan Malarkey — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:37:55 +0000

Hi Matt, a truly impressive ride; well done. I hope you have remained in Cajamarca to rest. I went the reverse direction by bus back in February and loved it. I also cycled extensively around Cajamarca. The guys you saw in lycra were probably my friends from the bike shop near the cemetery. Either ride or take moto, (2 soles), towards Avenida La Paz and stop at the cemetery – they have a small shop which is open except lunch times just on the bend past the cemetery on the opposite side – look for a white walled house. Ask for Richard, Richard Alvarez Goicochea on Facebook and say you know Alan for England – they will be very friendly and helpful. Also, Vicky Vilca in the tourist office is a great help and will give good advice. Have a look at the cycling moments in my blog if you have time. http://malarkeyenperu.blogspot.com/

Lokk me up if you come to London, Enjoy the ride, Alan Malarkey

By: admin

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:54:23 +0000

It’s a tandem, a bicycle built for two. I hope to catch up with the family sometime before the end of the trip.

By: Daniel Seagren

Daniel Seagren — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:47:08 +0000

PS I have no idea what a “tendem” is. Shoulda been “tandem” maybe? Dan

By: Daniel Seagren

Daniel Seagren — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:44:35 +0000

Matt, it is hard to imagine having you when merely an infant sitting in my lap for a couple hours during a staff meeting at Alondra 8. I sent info to your folks about the family biking from Alaska to South America but discovered that you had already been in touch with them. Their twins, about ten or so, and their parents shared three bikes, one a double (tendem or whatever they call them). As for me, I’ll settle for your blogs and pix which are great. But I can hardly imagine what experiences you are having. Thanks for all the communications you are sending. It is a joy to follow your journey. Dan and Barb