Cycling the world (Days 1084-1106) Bolivia: The jungle and La Paz

We left Peru and entered Bolivia for the second time. This time though, we were deep in the Amazon. The next couple of weeks were a once-in-a-lifetime adventure of dirt roads, little water, small communities, and birds, butterflies, caiman, and capybara beyond counting. However, the end of the adventure was sudden and shocking...
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[@frankcauthorn1472]

Tom, I'm so sorry about the loss of your father. I hope you're doing better, you know that sometimes life can get in the way of your adventures. I know you and Debs will be out riding bikes again soon. Thank you guys so much for the postcard, I had just returned from a 4 week bike tour in New England and Canada and receiving your card it made my day. Smooth roads & tailwinds Frank

[@debsandtom8731]

Cheers Frank. Much appreciated.

[@debsmutton3301]

Hey Frank, thank you. I really fancy riding New England and up into Canada at that coast one day, maybe towards the end of our trip. Will message for tips if we do. For now it's time with family and hopefully some rides in the UK , best wishes Debs

[@jamesmutton]

R.I.P. Dad ❤

[@heraldocosta1469]

Enjoy every video of yours very much. Send you lots of positive ENERGY and wish all the best. Looking forward to see you guys in the rode again. Cheers !!

[@debsandtom8731]

Thanks very much. We'll be back soon.

[@davidharris4062]

condolences on your dad’s passing, take care both of you and looking forward to your continued adventures 👍

[@debsandtom8731]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@gillianduffy8725]

What a blessing to be able to see your Dad before he passed. Get that head taken care of Tom - I'm sure we'll see the two of you out there again very soon. Take care!!

[@debsmutton3301]

Definitely! As Arnie said, we'll be back!

[@debsandtom8731]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@vinyltheif]

Great to have found. I see you rode through my home town, Milton Keynes. My previous tour was similar to yours - 2016 - 18 although I started in Ushuaia & headed north . . . little choice really ;-)

[@debsandtom8731]

Thanks very much. Lots of cycleways through Milton Keynes eh? We hope to be back on the road soon.

[@gambylou9959]

I just finished watching to the end of your video, such sad news, I hope all goes well and we hear from you both again soon. My husband just said you have a blog so I will be following...

[@debsandtom8731]

Thank you very much for your kind comment and please do keep an eye on the blog. We've just been for a 27 mile ride around the canals of Northampton so we'll put some pics up from that.

[@gambylou9959]

@@debsandtom8731 we look forward to seeing your update! Whenever your latest video slides down the screen we watch eagerly while we eat our dinner on the couch! Really can't thank you enough for all the time you have invested in sharing your adventures with us. 🤗

[@wendysheehan2413]

Oh goodness sorry that you have had to pause your adventures…I was loving the episode..but family is so important. Hope a rest and recoup will help to provide the refresh needed before some more adventures. Hope to see you out on some gentle rides.

[@debsandtom8731]

Thanks for your kind comment. We'll be out on some local rides exploring very soon.

[@freddixon]

Oh boy those look like some very humid days! So glad to see that you are both doing well. I really enjoyed the longer video as I was able to settle in with a glass of wine while watching you beating yourselves against the elements. Cheers and thanks for sharing your journey, very inspiring ;

[@debsandtom8731]

Thanks. Glad we could entertain over a glass of wine. Cheers!

[@adambirch2944]

Sending you all the love. You guys are an inspiration. So sorry to hear the terrible news.

[@debsandtom8731]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@freesteveman9712]

Sorry to hear about your father and I hope you get the sinus infection under control. I enjoy watching the two of you ride and the adventure your bicycles bring. I am sure the fickle finger of fate will point you back to the bike soon.

[@debsandtom8731]

Thank you. The fickle finger will take us back riding soon I'm sure!

[@PedalPowerTouring]

Cheers Debs and Tom!! So sorry to hear about your Dad, but we're very happy to know you were able to see him one last time. Happy Belated Birthday Debs!! We hope you had a wonderful birthday, despite being in the middle of nowhere. Wow what a journey you two have had and thank you for sharing it with us. It's a lot of work we know, but please know we are very grateful for the videos. We too had an unexpected event and left the road over 18 months ago, but we have every intention on completing our ride to Ushuaia and we're sure you will too! Tom get that head looked at and all the best to you and we wish you a speedy recovery Amigo!! Your friends in Florida Ron & Petra

[@debsandtom8731]

Thanks both. We are progressing with helping family, Tom's health issues have been fixed, and we hope to get some short videos done while we warm up for setting off again. The big question for us now is which direction we ride off in!

[@PedalPowerTouring]

@@debsandtom8731 happy to hear Tom is doing better and that you two will be off again in the near future. Until then take care and cheers from Florida! Ron & Petra

[@jenya0602]

Such an adorable people you are! I love everything in your video, the set & setting, camera work, acting, editing, music Thankyou thank you 🥰❤🐸

[@debsandtom8731]

Wow, what an adorable comment! Thank you, it is much appreciated and made us smile loads.

[@vinyltheif]

Sorry to have heard about your farther, mine passed away in January at 88, I remember when I started my first extended tour in 2010 he said "if anything happens to me while you're away, you carry on cycling", little did he know he had another 14 years to go....

[@debsandtom8731]

Wow, that made me smile! My dad said something similar and I know he like to see our progress. Thanks very much.

[@PeteGibbo]

❤

[@roberthunter5398]

Well done you two a wonderful life adventure . Family and health always come first tho. Lots of love to you both and fingers crossed, we'll see you again. I'm 53 and retired now and also a keen cycle tourer. I would love to do half of what you guys have done. Any words of wisdom for me😊

[@debsandtom8731]

Thank you for your lovely comment, it is much appreciated. The only words of wisdom we could offer is jump in at the deep end, the water's lovely!

[@gambylou9959]

OK guys! How old is Tom? We can't know one without the other. 😉 We have been watching you guys with keen eyes for a couple of years now trying to get fit for our own adventure. Unfortunately I have just now been told I need a new hip, but never mind - it's just hump in the road before the adventure starts. 🤞 Fingers crossed the other hip doesn't go out in sympathy. 7:32

[@debsandtom8731]

A spring chicken at 54 years! Good luck with the new hip and we hope you get over the hump and on the road soon.

[@SimonMartin-tz5ii]

Thanks so much for sharing your adventure, it truly has been a wonderful trip, you are such a lovely couple. So sad to hear of your bereavement, losing a parent is tough. Relax, recharge and hope to see you back on the road to continue this most epic of adventures..Best wishes

[@debsandtom8731]

Thanks for your kind words, much appreciated.

[@AB-qp6yj]

An opportunity to take stock and come back stronger and a lot wiser. Delightful informative genuine channel hopefully you'll maintain this when you return. Good luck.

[@debsandtom8731]

Wise words indeed. Thank you. We will return soon.

[@Naufrago_Sur]

Sorry to hear of all your struggles. I wish you both the very best!

[@debsandtom8731]

Thank you.

[@ianleaver4967]

Wow what an epic adventure. Love the video 🐒🚴‍♂️

[@debsandtom8731]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.