Colourful Copacabana to Pony Puno

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We´ve decided to combine Copacabana and Puno because we didn´t really do much in either place and thought 1 boring blog far better than 2!!

Copacabana

Right then, Copacabana .... as I said, didn´t really do much or take any photos for that matter. There is 1 "masterpiece" as Gray likes to call it of the sun set over Lake Titticaca which was kind of spectacular. We did suffer possibly the worst day of our trip so far. I can´t go into it but it involved no sleep and and agonisingly slow boat trip to a near deserted island with stray pigs. Gray also decided it was time to introduce me to his alter ego "Infermo Boy" (FYI infermo is Spanish for ill)

Puno

So, now onto Puno and another border cross (hola Peru). This one a lot less dramatic than the last, though still such a hassle. I´m beginning to detest them which isn´t a good thing bearing in mind just how many we still have to do. I think I´m just lazy .... infact I know I´m just lazy and I hate queueing!! Anyway, Puno was just a short stopover before Cusco. There were a couple of boat trips to some nearby islands but we weren´t falling for that one again!! We opted for a quick tour to some floating islands made from reeds. Now, I really don´t know how I feel about this. I can´t work out whether is really cool or just completely ridiculous. Living on an island with no amenities what so ever whilst being 10 mins away from perfectly good dry land. They do look cool though and the boats are impressive but what happens in a storm!?? As for fire safety .... open fires on straw!? hmmmm .....

Speaking the best Spanish we could (and understanding very little) we befriended a 15 yr old girl. She was very sweet and even got her parents to take a pic of the 3 of us .... maybe to hang proudly on her bedroom wall!?? ; )

Morning came and we were out of there. Puno was a building site, full of shadey looking characters and at every turn people trying to sell you god awful finger puppets!! Not a very good first impression of Peru. All aboard (Rob you are gonna love this!)..... PONY EXPRESS!!! It definately lived up to its name. What a heap of junk!! .... and it was pink!! hahaha

Lynny x

Adios Bolivia!

Gray x

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Photos

The "Masterpiece"
The sun sets over Lake Titicaca. (Got it right this time Lamey!!)

Overload
Another one for your dad Caz. Now thats how to load a bus!!

Copacabana
Getting ready for Independence Day.

Infermo ....
... you no say daddy me Snow me I'll go blame
A licky boom boom down ; )

What a surprise!
Another parade!! This was the virgin of the lake parade.

One of the islands
I think it is called Oros??

Raaaaar!!
By far the best boat on the lake!!

Relaxing on the boat
You wouldnt believe how strong these reed boats were.

Every single little thing ...
... is made from the reeds.

Lunch!!
Peru´s speciality ... guinea pig! We opted not to eat one in honour of Tufty, Herbie, Squeaky, Little Herbie and Whiskey.

Gray
Enjoying some rare t-shirt weather!

Peek a boo
A local playing hide and seek!

Taxi!
It was a day for strange modes of transport!

There she is! in all her glory!
Bald tires, no suspension, crazy driver! Pony by name,Pony by nature.

Comments

[Mouse]

My fave blog so far!!!
I love the pictures sooo much! Theyre sooo colourful and fun and GREAT! And lovely to see more pics of you guys! :-) Poor Gray being ill! I hope you didn't have the trots! ;-) I cant BELIEEEVE they eat guinea pigs!! Worst ever! :-( Other than that I think Peru looks fabulous! What a colourful, crazy place!! XXX

[Carolyn]

Thanks!
My dad will be pleased of the picture of another foreign bus! Keep them coming (im not even joking, he really does like it!!) A floating island, how bizarre! I agree though Lynny, I think it's a bit ridiculous! (although if you stayed on it for a week just to say you have, then it's cool!) ;o) That place looks beautful, and the boat made of reeds is wicked, I love the face on it! The sunset picture is amazing! Aaaw Spicy you don't look too well, although I'm sure it's a case of "man flu" and probably a case of being a bit melo dramatic as men do, is that right Lynny?!! he he! :o) And Pony Express.........ha ha ha ha ha ha!!! All aboard! ;o) Take care of yourselves xxx

[Mouse]

P.S.
PONY Express = hahahaahhahahahaa!!!! If its anything like Pony I bet it took all day to get anywhere!!! Bless him.

[Lee]

Ahhh poor old Spice
What you need is a big kiss from your friend Lee! Loving the pink Pony Express bus! Loving your work with the Masterpiece Duke. carolyn your dad needs to get out more! Love you both xx

[Emski]

Happy Birthday Lynny!
Hey guys! How stunning is Peru - the bright blue skies and sunset - makes a change from the snow youve been experiencing! Lynny, Hope you had a lovely birthday, a birthday to remember far away from home! We all miss you and talk about you guys all the time! We love you long time! xxx

[Mark]

Lake Titticaca???
Sounds like it should be full of boobs and poop to me!?!