Lago Titicaca

We arrived at sunset and the floating reed islands were glowing gold against the deep blue waters of the shallow Lago Titicaca. This small and hardy group of Peruvians live on man-made islands where even the homes and boats are made of grass. The women, like in most indigenous communities of Peru, wear brilliant colored dresses and their dark hair in long braids. During our brief visit to their home, we felt moved by their strength and beauty.

We were on our way from La Paz to Cusco on a long bus ride when we met two fellow travelers who recommended we stop for a few hours in Puno and visit these islands. What luck that we ran into them because the surprise visit to this unique culture was a special experience as we left Bolivia behind and re-entered wonderful Peru. We arrived full circle in our travels as we entered Cusco (pulled into the bus station at 4am). We feel right at home again and even joined our Spanish teachers for a few hours of volleyball before heading to the airport to pick up Ryan.

After a few misadventures in Mexico City and a quick stay in Lima, Ryan arrived last Saturday afternoon. About 12 hours later we were all on our way to the Inka Trail on route to Macchu Picchu. We just arrived from that incredible adventure around 10pm last night and are currently resting our aching feet and calf muscles- again full smiles. More photos from that journey soon!