The Reed Islands on Lake Titi-Kaka

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December 25th 2007

Published: December 25th 2007

"Puno is a city in south eastern Peru, located on the shore of Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake, at 3,860 m (12,421 ft) above sea level. It is also the capital and largest city of the Puno Region and the Puno Province. Puno's importance to the vast Inca empire was reflected in a legendary connection. Inca tradition has it that Manco Capac, the first Inca, rose from the waters ... Read Full Entry

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Reedboat construction

The individual reeds are tied very tightly together in many layers. The boats are totally watertight. Designs at the front and back of the boat can consist of virds, dragons or fanciful arrangements.

Pass the hat, please.

The woman removed her hat for the collection of pesos. She manouvered the reed boat from one island to another. By rotating the pole from left to right she was able to make her way thru the water. The reed boat is glossy, soft, smooth to the touch and absolutely water tight. It was a tranquil ride ... no motor noise

A ducky lunch.

In the courtyard behind the restaurant ducks, chickens, dogs and cats roamed about as if in a barnyard only here there is no sand to scratch and no grass to scurry thru.

Laundry service

On the reed island were arranged wood frame houses with walls of reed and roves of corrugated metal. These houses served as small kiosks, restaurant, and dellings for the people working in the shops. In a courtyard behind the ressataurant this laundry facility had been set up.

Kaka into Titikaka

THe toilet was there ... the need was there ... and all was flushed ... into the lake!

Island return

After an innteresting and rewarding day, the motor boat returned all the people in our group to Puno. The mystery of how one lives and builds fire on water has been solved by observing the ingenuity of the indigeonous people of Lake TitiKaka.

Making a new friend.

And that's what its alll about. If you speak to one new person, learn one new fact and make one person smile, you will have had a GOOD day.

I've got your number!

The telephone was a delight to all and a picture of a reed phone booth could not be left unshot.

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