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Uros Islands

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November 16th 2008
Yesterday we caught an early bus to Puno. A small town at the lake Titicaca (on the Peruvian site). After checking into our hotel we have decided to go for a bit of a walk around the town and some dinner... Since we arrived in Cusco we were saying that we shoulfd try an Andean traditional dish, - cuy (Gunea pig). So, last night it wasa time to brave ourselves and order it... Asta and I agree on o ... read more

South America » Peru » Puno » Lake Titicaca » Uros 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