Lake Titicaca

Spent a very enjoyable hour on the floating islands of Uros. How they are constructed is fascinating. Our guide removed a natural 'plug' and only a foot below where we were standing was the lake below. He asked us to guess the depth of the lake at that point but none of us were close. It was an unbelievable 16 metres. The reeds are replaced every two months. Just as well there is an abundant supply.

We are now on our way to the island of Taquile which is one and a half hours away from the floating islands. Apparently this is the highest navigable lake in the world. It is also 130kms long.

We didn't do anything too strenuous but instead enjoyed the warm weather and the surroundings. What was surprising is that the women spin and dye the wool and the men do the knitting. Beautiful intricate patterns in multiple colours which they seem to be able to do as they are walking along. The landscape was beautiful, very Lake District/Dartmoor. We enjoyed a lovely meal of vegetable soup and fresh trout from the lake. Very tasty.

Now we are on our way back to the hotel and the poor old man is worn out! The next chore is packing and somehow I have to get everything back into our kit bags. I'm not looking forward to the task.