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September 13th 2014
Published: September 13th 2014
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Cuzco to Puno



After another long bus journey we arrived to Puno - with few colonial buildings and mainly concrete-block buildings, the city blends into hills.
Unfortunately we were there during winter and was bitterly cold despite blue skies!

Following day we made a trip to fairy-tale floating islands. It really looks like Disneyland! First islands we visited was Islas Uros - around 50 reed islands in all. It was very interesting to listen to local talking about their tradition, life style and how the islands are built.
Later that day we explored Isla Taquile - 7-sq-km island feels like own little world. After traditional lunch at locals home and talk about women skirts and men woollen hats ( that represents social status), we went for a wander. The islands is very beautiful! I really recommend staying there overnight with locals 😉

After spending couple days in Puno and enjoying yummy set up lunches ( soup with all kind of potatoes and fish or meat), we said goodbye to amazing Peru.

My overall impression about Peru - amazing Inca land and very welcoming and nice people! Great food and average beer! Was shocked by the number of homeless dogs on the streets ;(
We just touched the surface because there is still so much to see and experience in Peru!

We decided to make our way to Chile.
Chile wasn't in our itinerary but after meeting a nice guy from Santiago we decided to visit him.



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