Lake Titicaca is one of the highest lake in the world. It locates in Andes Mountains on the border of Peru and Bolivia. Visiting town Puno and floating island Uros in Peruvian water of the lake was one of the greatest highlight of my trip to Peru. I was amazed by the fact that Uru people can live on the islands made out of reeds. Actually, the whole existence of Uro residents depends on reeds and water in the lake. Life is very tough there, but I found locals full of life, smiles, and just mind-blowing colors. The high altitude( 3800 m) made me a little sick in Puno, but visiting the place worths a little struggle.
Peru. Lake Titicaca.
Posted by Natalia Maks on August 28, 2014
Posted in: animals, architecture, art, colors, crafts, cuisine, culture, design, experiments, fashion, flowers, food, graphics, history, nature, people, photography, texture, travel.
Tagged: Andes, Floating island, Lake Titicaca, Peru, Puno, South America, Uru people.
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Looks very exotic. Were you able to interact with the locals?
Right, that was fun, they explained their traditions, rituals,and way of living: though life, have to admit. They are very open and friendly, looking to have more doctors and teachers around them. They told me if I would like to teach their kids they will build me an island 🙂
It’s very interesting to see that the people are wearing that colorful clothes and look that happy. Really lovely.