interesting lodging for the night also houses many bones and skeletons from the past in open excavations, once again providing a unique stopover. With some sadness we headed further up the coast dodging sand drifts and heavy winds towards Nazca, our final destination. A mid-morning stop at the cemetery of Chauchilla allowed us to see the mummies propped up in their open graves and learn more about the history of Peru before reaching a hotel on the outskirts of Nazca.


Nazca is the name not only of the major town but of the system of valleys on the southern coast of Peru. It is also describes the Nazca culture that flourished in the area between 300 BC and AD 800. These people were responsible for the famous Nazca lines and the system of underground aqueducts that still function today.


After lunch, we took a flight over the Nazca Lines, a fitting end to the trip and a last look at some of Peru’s history.


I’d had fourteen days excellent riding on bikes that had performed faultlessly and a camera full of excellent memories that should keep dinner tables entertained for the next few years around the world! All that was left was a bus ride to Lima with an afternoon’s sightseeing prior to flying home. These two days, like the rest went without problems thanks to the excellent organisation and behind the scenes work of Brendan and Leo. We all like adventure, but most of us like to have the insurance policy tucked in the back pocket. We hope we never need it, but it does allow you


combining some excellent motorcycling with the chance to see a couple of the new ‘seven wonders of the world’.


The only trouble is that while Compass have enabled me to make a couple of ticks on my list, their range of tours has added new items to the list. Still, I know that when I get round to looking to make the ticks I know that I will have a Compass five star adventure that will enable me to do so with a huge grin and an immense feeling of satisfaction! (www.compassexpeditions.com)


to enjoy life knowing it is there. In this case it was all in place, but discreet and very laid back Aussie style!


I very much doubt that I could have enjoyed such a hassle free trip even with a year’s worth of plotting and planning. Given the number of these sorts of trips I have done, I got to say that it is amongst the very best,


Iʼd had fourteen days excellent riding on bikes that had performed faultlessly and a camera full of excellent memories


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