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I heard about the great work that shelterbox does and thought one day I would like to help their cause.  The charity is based in Cornwall with affiliates across the world.  Their solution is quite simple: They have a large box with things that help support people in times of disaster.  A tent, blankets, basic tools, stove and cooking items.

My trip begins in La Paz, Bolivia before I take a short detour to Coroico down the most dangerous road in the world. If I survive this I will cycle across the world's largest salt lake, Salar de Uyuni, and the Bolivian Altiplano at >4000m.  Entering Chile for a brief respite in San Pedro before I traverse the Andes once more towards Salta in Argentina. Now just over half way I will head south aiming for Mendoza and a well earned Argentinian glass of wine & Gaucho steak for Christmas lunch. Hopefully in time for new year I'll do a final crossing of the Andes to Santiago, Chile where I'll head back to the UK.

You can follow my story as it develops via cyclingtheandes2012.wordpress.com  If you enjoy the stories, or if you just want me to shut up, please support me by donating and helping me raise £1000

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Update: Thanks so far for all the donations made.  My travel story will unfold from cyclingtheandes2012.wordpress.com