Islands

Islands That Float - Puno

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October 1st 2012
I have made it to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. I suffered really badly from the altitude so rocked up to the closest hostel to shower and get my head down. The stairs up to my room where so uneven and even at my height i had to duck the piping stretching across the hallways, no bother i thought at least it ensures a warm shower!!.. warm yes but i had to shower fully clothed, a good way to ... 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