Floating Island – Lake Titicaca, Peru
2003 – Photos bring back memories of the past. We will never forget these floating islands made from bundles of reeds. This is where families have lived for many years. As we walk around the island our feet sink down about 4 inches. Cruising decorative reed boats gives a good view of the island .
These sweet little children appear to be so happy.
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Great choice, Anita. I’ve never seen anything like this before! Glad you joined us.
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Very unique! Now THAT is soft carpet! 🙂
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Excellent choice for the challenge. Thanks for joining us this week!
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Thanks Tina…love taking part in this challenge.
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I heard that Lake Titicaca is very unique and this confirms it.
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Loved our time there.
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I cannot hide my disappointment at the recent visit to the floating islands of Puno. It has sadly become a pure commercial business where people pretend to live on islands they no longer inhabit. The children take part in the show gleaning a few coins for badly sung songs instead of going to school. There are so many exciting sites in Peru that it is better to go on your way than to take part in this prank.
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I can’t really speak as to how it is now. When we visited in 2003 it was very unique and authentic.
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I think it has deteriorated over the last few years. I was there in November 2019 and even my guide from Arequipa was surprised and ashamed. You can imagine how the islands used to be and how people used to live, but the prank of making visitors believe that they still live like that just doesn’t work.
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I love your interpretation, Anita! Lake Titicaca is such a fascinating place.
Thank you for joining in! 🙂
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Love your photo Challenges….so fun.
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