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Mo
The big red truck, our first lunch stop. When we left La Paz to start our jaunt into Peru we joined an overland tour for 3 weeks. Our mode of transport was a big red truck, apptly called Mo. She seats 20 passangers and is complete with tents, cooking gear and a fridge(to keep the beers cold of course). And thats not all, she has an abled(not so able at 2am in the morning at the night clubs) driver and tour guide so our life in Peru will now certainly be easier. Fortunatly for us there were only four other passangers so no cramming into the truck for us. Our new travel buddies consists of 2 poms and 2 Aussies, and an Aussie guide and driver to completed the gang.
Before we crossed the border we had a quick tour of Tiahuanaco ruins, which is claimed to be the origin of Andean cultures. Building was begun at some time before A.D. 500. Some also believe this is the oldest city in the world. The excavation of the main temple only started last year and they hope to complete it next year. This is the facinating part of South Amecica as that there is still so much still
Which one is 500 years old?
Tiahuanaco Ruines, one of the statues not destroyed by the Spanish. to be discovered!
Our border crossing into Peru was certainly interesting as every Friday there is a market and of course we crossed on a Friday. I still do not know how Mark our driver navigated our big red truck through a narrow path left by the stalls that a small car would battle to drive down, good driving Mark!
Next stop was Lake Titicaca. Lake Titicaca is the highest commercially navigable lake in the world, at 3,812 m (12,507 feet) above sea level. More than 25 rivers empty into Titicaca, and the lake has 41 islands, some of which are densely populated. First we visited the floating reed islands of the Uros Indians to learn about their customs and way of life on the reeds and then we re-boarded our boat to continue on to Amantani Island for the night. On arrival we were met by our host family for a traditional home stay. After dining with them we were kitted out in the local gear and re-gathered for a night of entertainment. It was hilarious as we were taught their traditional dance. And of course we all looked the part, well sort of.
From here
The Temple
The temple at the Tiahuanaco Ruines which is slowly emerging, almost there! it is onto Cusco so we can prepare for the big 5 day hike to Machu Piccu.
Chow!
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Shane, Casey & Charlotte
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Great pics, not so sure about Rob's wedding tackle though??