crossing Lake Titicaca

Island hopping from Puno

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September 21st 2008
Our overnight, cold, sleepless bus from Cusco to Puno, on the Peruvian shores of Lake Titicaca pulls into town just before dawn and it´s freezing. No hostels are open yet, so we huddle round an electric heater in the bus station restaurant drinking cafe con leche. Our first glimpse of the lake through the windows as the sun rises does not dissapoint. All looks calm and the pale dawn makes everyth ... read more

South America » Peru » Puno » Lake Titicaca

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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