All the President's (Torta) Benz: Cruising the Floating Islands like a Boss

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This is a story I wrote for NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER's Blog "Intelligent Travel" on June 15, 2011. (Check it out here: http://bit.ly/RsHo7s).

However, I wanted to get these photos up!

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Photos

Fishing
A typical food source is the fish. These holes are cut into the island for fishing.

Textiles
Uros embraces the financial benefits tourism. The women make textiles and sell them for tour groups.

Beginner's Guide to building an island...
Step 1: Make a dirt cube.

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Step 2: Add more dirt and reeds.

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Step 3: Put a house on it!

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...maybe two!

Beginner's Guide to building an island...
Step 4: Live there, procreate.

Comments

[Home and Away]

I read your Traveler article...
good job!

[yogabbagabba]

Thanks! I appreciate it!