Kevin maxin´ and relaxin´ in his reed boat

Puno and Lake Titicaca

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September 30th 2008
PUNO As the bus rounded the final bend of our six hour ride to Puno, Lake Titicaca appeared on the horizon. The deep blue that stretched as far as the eye could see contrasted sharply with the dull, clay-brown mass of buildings clinging to the hillside. It was good to see water again, instead of just dry desert. Puno was never meant to be anything more than a jumping off point for the ... 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