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 Inca salt pans at Salineras de Maras, Peru
History of the Salineras Back in the 1400s even the amazingly clever Incas hadn't figured out that salt might cause high blood pressure, but they knew it tasted good so they made and consumed a lot of it. Oh those were the days! About 30 miles from Cusco you can tour the Salineras de Maras. Our group muddled out there on a gloomy day but, even in the gloom, … [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...]