Puno is one of the larger cities in Peru and (allegedly) the folklore capital of the country, but it isn't somewhere to go as a destination. Sorry, Puno, you have your charms but we are really just here to see your pretty cousin, Lake Titicaca. But Lake Titicaca and the Floating Islands of Uros are so worth experiencing that you may find yourself in Puno someday. We're here … [Read more...]
The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca
Blonde returned from Peru surprised that the highlight of her trip was Lake Titicaca and the man-made Floating Islands; home to the pre-Incan Uros people. Yes, Machu Picchu was fascinating. However, after having seen countless pictures of it, reading about it and seeing documentaries of it, it was a treat to finally visit, but not surprising. The Floating Islands of Lake … [Read more...]