Lake Titicaca

So back in July we took a little day tour to Lake Titicaca, (the world's highest navigable lake and largest in South America). We went to a place called Huatajata; not the most impressive part of the lake, but beautiful nonetheless. We got there just in time for a parade in the small town.

Then we headed down to the lake and got on a little motor boat with a tour guide. He took us around the lake and over to his island.

On the little island we saw women spinning wool and some amazing boats and other artwork our tour guide had made out of reeds from the lake called totora.

He and his dad built a boat out of these reeds that sailed across the Atlantic. Its pretty impressive how they stitch the reeds together and that they are so durable. After our tour we ate at a restaurant right on the lake.

We also got to see a vicuna (bicunya) up close. These are similar to llamas and alpaca. Their wool is extremely fine and soft. I read that a scarf made of their wool costs about $1,500 and a coat about $20,000.

I also thought I'd post this picture of Liv and Rosendo. He is a driver here that took us to Lake Titicaca, as well as other places. Liv loves him and always gives him big hugs when we see him around. He loves it!