I am currently in Playa Marsella.

This morning, it is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to my family in Nandaime. It's time to hit the road again and explore this wonderful country! I'm going to say a quick hello to my friend Juan Carlos.

The day begins on the main road, which I don't particularly like. The wind is blowing very hard, and the trucks are passing very close to my bike. I prefer to use the smaller roads whenever possible.

I no longer have time to admire the scenery.

This is my first day with my new glasses.

I prefer to ride without glasses. Luckily, I meet a little boy who's really interested in my glasses, so I pass them on...

The small road is sometimes more difficult, but I prefer to cross a river than to be brushed by trucks.

I love seeing animals up close.

I'm taking a short break to have a little something to drink and eat. The natural cantaloupe juice is delicious, especially in a small plastic bag. (40 cents)

My 60-cent main meal is exquisite!

Route 62 is small, but the scenery is sublime.

There's a volcano in the distance.

I can see Gildan's factory that makes cheap sweaters.

I see two little boys chasing birds with slingshots.

I finally arrive in Playa Marsella after traveling 74 km. I find a nice room, uh, a room for $10 USD.

This is the exterior of my home today.

My toilet is shared with the restaurant's customers.

Here's the restaurant.

The beach is very quiet!

I'm going to take a short swim, but I'm really looking forward to the start of the sunset.

The show was fantastic and free; you only had to pay for the beer, $1 per bottle. A truly wonderful day, thank you life!

David Beauchesne