By early morning, I went along to a group of tourists to the Lake. There we waited and li
stas boats, to get into the lake. This time would be two different communities to which he had opportunity to meet the Bolivian side.
most guides speak more than one language fluently, groups of people were separated according to language that would give the explanation and departed.
Little by little we got deeper into the lake, we drove to an area with plenty of reeds, until the appearance of the first islands. Each housed about a dozen families, with their homes. They had poultry and life differed little from that which could pass on land. Was no school, hospital, church, market and even a place for social activities and sports. Electricity had
po r using solar energy, radio and TV. Only instead of streets we sailed along the canals where people went from one villager to another side in their barges. Both
islands, such as boats and houses were built in Totoro - which also served as their food-(of course I tried to know its flavor), but also ate very tasty baked muffins. Its main source of income was tourism and various craft items traded currency or barter system (According to your needs) Each island had a name. I had the opportunity to meet was called Santa Maria. We were welcomed with great joy, and sat on reed rolls prepared by way of sidewalks in the center to introduce the miemb
ros of this community and give explanations. The costumes of the women were some beautifully embroidered, had tapestries, baskets, curtains and hand made miniatures that were sold at very competitive prices.
Children played happily as anywhere else, despite the proximity of the water. The boats had a lifespan of about two to three years, after which he went to be part of the floor the island So it was building a constant.
We took pictures, wandered in these big boats, beautiful, light and very similar design with Viking boats and continued our journey, after buying some memories and say goodbye to our hosts.
sailed d uring
a long time, until they sighted the island of Taquile Indians. Beautiful, colorful vegetation and surrounded by fields. Island forming a cone protruding broad based, with its winding paths that led to the summit, which was located the main square, the church, the Cultural Center and other important buildings made of stone. Their adobe houses and stone roofs red, stood out amid the vegetation in different parts of the island.
navigation Along the way, we were informed that although this island was in Peruvian territory, customs and laws were patterned differently. Each family problems or crimes that could happen in their territory, were presented to the whole community out loud and tried by all the people a special day each week.
The Head of R
sla (and family) dressed differently to the rest of the inhabitants and was the only one who can wear a hat and a red sash around the waist. The other men carried in his head a knit hat of many colors, and how it is positioned indicated their marital status or situation (single, married, committed, in search of a bride) women wear a suit whose skirt (wide and several petticoats) is embroidered in different colors, and black color woven blanket, at the ends has a colored pompom whose wool is dyed in three colors, concentric circles. How to place a blanket or place the pompoms, means something similar to what it symbolizes the cap in men, with the difference that can also express your mood. (I even used to warn the rest of the community that their husbands in
yelped and so embarrassed in front of all people)
Another feature of this community is that men are weavers and get beautiful designs on the items they sell. Some traded gemstones that are available in the place at bargain prices. Women are engaged in housework and agriculture, children learn to knit or tending cattle.
The Head of Taquile, we went to welcome in the dock with his wife and two children. Then we went to the center of town, typical food lunch (quite spicy but tasty) enjoy their music and dance and started back after going through the Cultural Center, where the men had to sell their tissues. That
day was amazing; the good time we had together, the people we met were very different customs, but the whole environment breathed peace and harmony.
The landscape and nature to provide full, but also its people bronzed face and sparing of words was giving a lesson of coexistence and respect for what she was giving them.
happy I went back, his eyes filled with many colors, but should continue road. Approached the most important moment. My next destination kept the root of a great civilization. Morning depart for Cusco. Montero Magui
stas boats, to get into the lake. This time would be two different communities to which he had opportunity to meet the Bolivian side. most guides speak more than one language fluently, groups of people were separated according to language that would give the explanation and departed.
Little by little we got deeper into the lake, we drove to an area with plenty of reeds, until the appearance of the first islands. Each housed about a dozen families, with their homes. They had poultry and life differed little from that which could pass on land. Was no school, hospital, church, market and even a place for social activities and sports. Electricity had
po r using solar energy, radio and TV. Only instead of streets we sailed along the canals where people went from one villager to another side in their barges. Both islands, such as boats and houses were built in Totoro - which also served as their food-(of course I tried to know its flavor), but also ate very tasty baked muffins. Its main source of income was tourism and various craft items traded currency or barter system (According to your needs) Each island had a name. I had the opportunity to meet was called Santa Maria. We were welcomed with great joy, and sat on reed rolls prepared by way of sidewalks in the center to introduce the miemb
ros of this community and give explanations. The costumes of the women were some beautifully embroidered, had tapestries, baskets, curtains and hand made miniatures that were sold at very competitive prices. Children played happily as anywhere else, despite the proximity of the water. The boats had a lifespan of about two to three years, after which he went to be part of the floor the island So it was building a constant.
We took pictures, wandered in these big boats, beautiful, light and very similar design with Viking boats and continued our journey, after buying some memories and say goodbye to our hosts.
sailed d uring
a long time, until they sighted the island of Taquile Indians. Beautiful, colorful vegetation and surrounded by fields. Island forming a cone protruding broad based, with its winding paths that led to the summit, which was located the main square, the church, the Cultural Center and other important buildings made of stone. Their adobe houses and stone roofs red, stood out amid the vegetation in different parts of the island. navigation Along the way, we were informed that although this island was in Peruvian territory, customs and laws were patterned differently. Each family problems or crimes that could happen in their territory, were presented to the whole community out loud and tried by all the people a special day each week.
The Head of R
sla (and family) dressed differently to the rest of the inhabitants and was the only one who can wear a hat and a red sash around the waist. The other men carried in his head a knit hat of many colors, and how it is positioned indicated their marital status or situation (single, married, committed, in search of a bride) women wear a suit whose skirt (wide and several petticoats) is embroidered in different colors, and black color woven blanket, at the ends has a colored pompom whose wool is dyed in three colors, concentric circles. How to place a blanket or place the pompoms, means something similar to what it symbolizes the cap in men, with the difference that can also express your mood. (I even used to warn the rest of the community that their husbands in
yelped and so embarrassed in front of all people) Another feature of this community is that men are weavers and get beautiful designs on the items they sell. Some traded gemstones that are available in the place at bargain prices. Women are engaged in housework and agriculture, children learn to knit or tending cattle.
The Head of Taquile, we went to welcome in the dock with his wife and two children. Then we went to the center of town, typical food lunch (quite spicy but tasty) enjoy their music and dance and started back after going through the Cultural Center, where the men had to sell their tissues. That
day was amazing; the good time we had together, the people we met were very different customs, but the whole environment breathed peace and harmony. The landscape and nature to provide full, but also its people bronzed face and sparing of words was giving a lesson of coexistence and respect for what she was giving them.
happy I went back, his eyes filled with many colors, but should continue road. Approached the most important moment. My next destination kept the root of a great civilization. Morning depart for Cusco. Montero Magui
NOTE: Photographs 1, 2, 3 and 4 Reserve Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca (Uros Indians)
Photographs 6 and 7 Indians Taquile Island on Lake Titicaca.
Photo 5 typical Indian clothes Taquile (Photo downloaded from the internet).
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