The Reed Islands

The reed boats that last for three months and take three months to build, their only transport.

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August 19th 2007
Week three of the tour took as to The reed islands, an overnight stay on Amantani Island and a visit to Taquile island.A bit about each....The Reed islands are islands literaly made of reeds. The homes are made of reed, the boats are made of reed and even their sun shades are made of reed, the reeds are also a source of food. Everything they make from reed however only lasts three months so as the ... read more

South America » Peru » Puno » Lake Titicaca » Taquile Island

Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more

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