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Day 20: Lake Titicaca and Puno

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May 18th 2011
Our host mama woke us up for breakfast at 7.30am. We met the rest of our group at the wharf and caught the boat to Taquile Island, where we spent about 3 hours. We hiked around the island to the village where we learnt about the local culture. On this island the boys knit for hours a day, and the girls weave waistbands. There are different coloured hats for whether they are single or married, and ... read more

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

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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