Goodbye Bolivia, Hello Peru

We arrived in La Paz after a mammoth train then stinky bus ride to an 8 bed dorm near the centre of LaPaz. Still hanging out with our salt plain group we explored the witches market, black market, many craft markets and searched and found the elusive indian curry! I managed to complete the notorious mountainbike ride on The World's Most Dangerous Road. Apparently a guy died last week and one person had a majoraccident the day after I did it. I think the scariest part was the new part of the road due to +++rain and low visibility together with trucks making me hang out at the rear of the group. Kristy, I don't know how you did it when the rocky road was still being used because I don't think I'd have the skills to pay the bills! Glen meanwhile went on a downhill day and cross-country day giving him his bike fix...for a day or two. La Paz was well worth the visit as it's not just another city. It had plenty of character with all the markets and the people in traditional Indian dress. Every corner you turned had a surprise including skinned hamsters and llama foetuses. After 4 days we headed to Copacabana and Isla del Sol where we had a hell of a time walking up the inca stairs with our packs due to altitude. We ended up only staying one night due to a lack of Bolivianos and no money exchanger. Today we've crossed the border to Peru and we're staying in Puño to go and visit some floating islands made of reeds (don't get jealous now Mark, we know its on your top 10). Due to a system crash our booking for Machu Pichu isn't solid so we may have to try our luck for an earlier date or shorter trek...If anyone knows any reputable companies other than SAS please leave a message. Missing hot showers and salad! faye