4/7  We are in Puno /Lake Titikaka. We arrived yesterday at about 4pm. For some reason the bus trip seemed very long. The trip took us through the Andes Mountains. We drove through many tiny, tiny villages and farms. We saw bulls, sheep and llama grazing along the road. There were lots and lots of people walking carrying grasses or herding burros with a load of grass. I really like this because it is so authentic. The homes still have thatched roofs and are about as big as Cory's bedroom.  Our hotel is amazing. A jacuzzi tub, sitting area and a super comfy bed, just what we needed after the Inca Trail.
Today we took a tour to the island of Uros. The entire island is made up of floating reeds. We took a boat there and then got off to walk around. It felt weird in spots, kind of squishy. We learned how they build the islands, the houses and how they cook without starting the island on fire. They took us into a home, which was also built of reeds (including the mattresses). They have boats made of reeds and we got a ride.  See pics below.
For some reason my stomach felt horrible this afternoon. Not sure if it is the altitude because we are at 3800m (higher again than Cusco). So, we napped and I felt much better after that and eating some soda crackers. Terry and I explored the historical center. So many beautiful buildings. We saw the oldest house in the Americas. We bought some fruit at the local market too. Terry and I love to shop in those markets. Everything is so fresh.
Well, I guess we will pack for the flight to Lima tomorrow morning. We have a reservation in the Miraflores area, right on the Pacific Ocean. Three days for relaxing before we head back home. It is hard to believe that the 2 months are just about over.