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Preparing to board the train to Puno
The train stops in lots of remote stations on it's way to Puno, we...
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Llama, or is it an Alpaca?
Not sure which! One has its tail going up and the other going down, I...
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View of the Andes from the Puno Train
Spectacular views like this made the 10 hour journey worth while!
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Hoping for sweets and chocolate!
At all the stations along the way children called out eagerly, hoping that we...
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Another hoping for some treats !
Another of the many children that crowd around the train as it stops in each...
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View of Hotel Isla Esteves from Lake
Not the most attractive building, but can you imagine the views we got of the...
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The Amazing Uros Islands
It's 6.30 in the morning, wouldn't you trade the rat race for this?
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Off to the Market in Puno
A hard but simple life!
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Reed House on Uros Islands
The Uros People use reed for almost everything, boats, homes, and the islands...
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Family on Uros Island
Setting out their wares, here you can purchase a bargain or two!
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Traditional reed boat
Not often used now in everyday life, more for the tourists, we were offered a...
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Even the Cormorants live in a reed house
Don't you think it looks cute?
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Traditional reed boat, Lake Titicaca
I look at this and just wish I was back there!
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Early Morning Swim on Lake Titicaca
Feel tempted to join him? The lake is 13,000 above sea level, so...
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Maria
This lovely little girl was part of our welcoming party on arrival on...
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Isla Del Sol
The views of the Island and surrounding lake are just breathtaking! This was...
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As we made the ascent of Isla Del Sol
We are getting there!
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14500 feet up!
This is a picture of the most important man on the climb, with our guide...
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Facade of Church in Copacabana,Bolivia
Home of the Dark Lady of the Lake, the patron saint of Bolivia
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Isla de Luna
The Islands on Lake Titicaca are well known for the their Inca legends and...
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Man that built Thor Heyerdahl's boat!
Now working for the comapny that owns the Inca Utama Hotel and Spa, he helped...
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Fabric Weaving
In the 'Andean Roots' complex attached to the Inca Utama...
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Are your feet 'tyred'???
Beleive it or not, these shoes and almost all the shoes you see the locals...
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Tiahuanoca
There is a museum close to the site as well so if you aren't all...
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Tianuanoca
One of the most important sites in South America!
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Lake Titicaca with Andes in Background
Now wouldn't that view make you want to get up in the morning?
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