Tuesday 17 Oct saw us make the move from Bolivia to Peru. We had heard a few stories about having hassles at the border, but in fact encountered none whatsoever. One of the most straightforward crossings ever!
Puno is a decent sized town located on the western shores of Lake Titicaca.
Coming from Bolivia into Peru was a bit of a shell shock, so many more people, bigger towns and loads more tourists! Though it does mean the chances of finding a proper coffee has increased tenfold! Puno´s notoriety comes from it´s proximity to the Floating Villages of Lake Titicaca, islands literally made of reeds by the Uros people - more on this fascinating part of the world anon!
(Michelle ponders on the Isla Taquile)
Michelle´s path blocked by local eager vendors
Sancha on Isla Taquile ....
(Sancha and Michelle on the Isla Taquile on Lake Titicaca)
From Puno, we travelled via tourist bus to Cuzco stopping at a number of interesting historical Inca sites along the way. Cuzco is Peru´s equivalent to Blarney, gringos and tourists everywhere! Currently, we are enjoying the warmer climes of Machu Picchu town (otherwise known as Aguas Calientes), awaiting our sunrise trip to the legendary ruins tomorrow.
Michelle in Cuzco
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