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From Machala ?? to Mancora ??
??I am not gonna lie, I was anxious and nervous but full of energy and joy. The first kilometers in Peru, were like riding in my homeland with very little difference. But I realized this three-tire bikes called ¨moto-taxi¨ that were everywhere, crossing and blowing the horns a lot (which was a little annoying) but you'll get used to them afterwards.
??No les voy a mentir yo estaba ansioso, nervioso pero lleno de energía y alegría, los primeros kilómetros en Perú fueron como andar en el mismo país no hubo mayor cambio sin embargo me di cuenta de que había Muchísimas motos de tres ruedas llamadas ¨moto taxis¨, éstas se cruzaban por todas partes tocando la bocina y la verdad (eran bastante irritantes), pero con el tiempo uno acostumbré a ellas…
The First Noticeable Change in Peru
?? After a few kilometers I was very surprised when I realized that the landscape was different. I was amazed by the huge change from the coast in Ecuador, which is green and full of grass, to the Northern Peruvian Desert. It was the first time that I was in a desert, it was amazing! The problem I had, was that I wasn’t ready to such heat and soon I started feeling the helmet very hot and the jacket ventilation wasn’t enough.
??Luego de los pocos kilómetros yo estaba muy sorprendido al darme cuenta de lo diferente que cambia el paisaje desde la costa en Ecuador verde llena de hierba, al desierto peruano en el norte, Era la primera vez que me encontraba en esta circunstancia en un desierto y de esta manera, y eso era increíble me gustaba mucho el problema fue que yo no estaba preparado para estas condiciones de calor pronto empecé a sentir intenso calor en mi casco, y las ventilaciones de la chaqueta no eran suficientes…
?? The first day riding out of my country it was supposed to be slow, caring for the bike and enjoying the view. I was driving through the desert and I crossed through Tumbes and Zorritos, two small citys with a lot of “taxi motos” but I didn’t stop. But then, I got into Punta Sal, very nice and small beach. And then realized another very important thing…
Traveler Tip #2
?? Before getting into another country, always try to exchange some money into their currency. Otherwise you’ll be like me thirsty and with no money to buy anything. In this case, I had to change from US Dollars (USD) to Peruvian Soles (PEN).
??*CONSEJO VIAJERO; Siempre, antes de entrar en otro país consigue dinero de ese país porque de otra manera vas a estar como yo sin dinero para comprar ninguna cosa, y en ese momento estaba sediento, tenía que cambiar de dólares americanos a soles peruanos.
Punta Sal, Peru
??So, I was thirsty in the middle of another country. Punta Sal its a very touristic place and they should accept US dollars (Obviously, with an unfavorable exchange rate for me) but that’s only a small thing that I learned… and learn isn’t cheap, or is it?
??Bueno estaba sediento en el medio de otro país ventajosamente. Punta Sal es un lugar turístico donde ellos recibían dólares americanos, desgraciadamente un (cambio desfavorable para mi) pero bueno eso es una pequeña cosa que aprendí ese día y aprender no es barato ¿o si?
??The coast was beautiful and also I filled my gas tank and reserve tank of La Balita so I could get with no problems until Mancora. It was such a great experience because I was received by Yola at her house. That was an amazing experience that will marked me during this trip and forever!
??El recorrido hasta Máncora era hermoso ventajosamente había llenado el tanque de la Balita así que llegue sin problemas esa sería una gran experiencia ya que me recibió Yola en su casa y eso marcaría un antes y un después en mi viaje y en mi vida ..!
?? In the next chapter I'm going to talk about my Mancora experience. Remember to keep following your dreams!!!
??Gracias por leernos, en el próximo capítulo vamos hablar más de Máncora, de la gran experiencia, recuerden escribirnos sus preguntas pero sobre todo recuerden ¡seguir sus sueños, adiós…!
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