Carina with a reed boat

The Natives of Lake Titicaca

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April 27th 2011
From March 18th we were going to be on a 3 week GAP tour, which meant that for 21 days we weren't going to have to organize any travel or accommodation - that was left to our leader, Fernando. Bolivia had left us feeling a bit drained so this was a bit of a relief! We met our group, which comprised of 5 English, 5 Australians, 3 Kiwis and an American. Bizarrely, all of us bar the American were ... read more

South America » Peru » Puno » Lake Titicaca » Taquile 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