In deep need to recharge: Peru Tacna to Puno

In general I like to try all kind of local foods but for past few days was nothing but chicken, so when I found a great burger place here in Tacna I jumped on it like I never seen food before, and o boy that was great :).
The hostel I stayed at was nice and quiet place so I had a decent night of sleep and because for a change I didn't had to far to go this day I was taking it easy in the morning. After the usual continental breakfast I started packing my bike when the hostels owner stop by and started asking me about the trip and where I'm going next, so I showed to him on my gps the road I want it to take today. Well his quick answer for me was to skip that part and go through Puno instead as this road is very bad, normally I would like to find out for my self but because I'm on schedule I had no choice but to take his advise.
So long story short I had ride back 100miles to previous town and take the road through the mountains, naturally I was not happy about it but my mood changed when I got to the mountain road, that was a great ride with awesome views.

Yea I know, more desert :)

The first 100 miles went quick, I had to stop in aduana office but the was just formality and few stamps later I was back on the road. I had to fill up in first town as I knew that there will be nothing all the way to Puno and as I pulled into the gas station guess who I run into? It was Dave and Dough with his wife taking their break, this time they were heading for Chile and skipping Bolivia all together. Well its their choice and I wish them best of luck, so after short chat we went our separate ways.