Simon Gandolfi Book order

From the best-selling author of Old Man on a Bike, a travelogue telling the story of octogenarian Simon Gandolfi's travels across India by motorbike.

A travelogue telling the story of octogenarian Simon Gandolfi's travels across South America by motorbike, crossing the highest passes, alone and on minimal funds with no expensive gear and no back up, making friends, having fun, staying young.

Documents the 73-year-old author's journey as he takes on a South American road trip by motorcycle. This book paints a picture of the people and culture of the area, as the author spends time with students and people along the way, wondering how they are affected by the everyday dangers faced by the population: manic macho truck drivers, bandits, and guerilla activity

Even the end of the Cold War could not bring stability to Central America. Cuba is falling into crisis and in the hills of Guatemala, a bungled op by the CIA is about to ignite a counter-insurgency war. In the midst of this, one man's life is at risk and American policy in the area is on the edge.