The Amazing and Grand Lake Titicaca

     

     Titiqaqa (as it is spelled in Aymara and Quechua) is renowned as South America's Largest Lake

and also the World's Highest Navigable Lake (3812 metres (12,507 ft) above sea level). Some believe it  to be the 2nd Chakra of the Earth. It is a place of power, mystery and majesty. It feels close to the sky, with wonderful clouds, islands, and traditional peoples living on the islands.

Evening boat ride to Amantani Island

 ¡ Familia !

 After coming together in Pisac in a wonderful way, we invited our newly-found "familia" to join us for a very special Soulstice excursion to Amantani Island, in the blue waters of Lago Titicaca. We converged at the guest house of Amadeo, and walked together up to the high point of the island.

Breakfasting with our adopted family at Amadeo's

Bjorn relaxes in the courtyard at Amadeo's house

Centuries-old terraces still used by local farmers

Archway at the start of the walk up to the temples
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Following the marvellous path up to Pachamama temple

La casa de Amadeo, a wonderful guest house on Amantani Island

Andean Gull

Duck family near Puno harbor

Girls with their dolls, followed by a local boy on his way to school