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August 19th 2007

Published: September 18th 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 Full Entry

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The Reed Islands

Amantani Island

The view from our mum and dads house where we stayed on top of the hill.

Amantani Island

our Mum and Dad cooking in their kitchen... we stayed at their house for one night.

Amantani Island

All of us at the local dance looking very south american!!!!!

Amantani Island

When she asked me for the dance... i couldnt say no.

Amantani Island

looking my best!!!

Amantani Island

The Band!!

Island

The peope of south america are generally very short... in fact the general feeling amongst all us foreigners are that we are giants.. and example of this!!!!.............this was the door to our room!!!!!

Amantani Island

My dad for our stay... on the shores of amantani island waving us off!!!...

The Last Night on Tour

Katie, Naomi and James

The Last Night on Tour

20th September 2007

Mum & Dad
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Photos
"Looking my best" is the coolest photo and takes 1st prize. IT SAYS IT ALL. It is all inclusive of the qualities that are You. The rest of the photos are great, informatiove, enteraining and they are never enough, mind you, we are your (tall) parents, who also live in a.....house, (with a big door). Love from your parents (whether short or tall). xxoo. XXOO.

23rd September 2007

cathy mc
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great hats
Hi Mel, which way does Emile's hat flop. We are enjoying your travels, think I would fit in the door but not too sure about Angus, ha ha, lots of love, Angus, Anne, Lily and Cathy

23rd September 2007

Mel_40
Melina

Ola!!
Ola to the mclaughlin clan!!!!!! thanks for the email!!! great to hear from you guys... needless to say im having a ball.. stay in touch iv got a few more blogs coming up.. hope you enjoy. xoxoxo Mel

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