After coming down from Machu Picchu, I set out my trip to Puno, Lake Titicaca specifically. Tired yes... But my excitement level was beyond comprehension. Why? Because I got to stay on an island with a local family. I'm sure tons of people have done this, as this travel package only costs around $135 U.S. Dollars. The idea, however, just seems so F-ing cool. F-ing cool, that an amateur travelist, like myself, was able to stay with a local family. This is something that I only thought people like Anthony Bourdain do! Le freaking cool. I'll let the pictures tell the story as I did in the previous blog.
Enroute to awesomeness, or Uros
Lunch
My wonderful friend, Catalina with a Uros-ette
For the little people... I joke. I joke.
The room where I stayed.
Hello Chicken friend
Lunch cooked by my family, and yes it revolves around sides of potatoes
My Mammi on Amantaní
My papi on Amantaní
Night life on the island and looking for my Peruvian mate
Ummm, sheep?
Yes, I'm just that happy... Please excuse the double chin.
Altogether, I stopped by 4 islands:
Each island has their unique culture; each island was awesome. However, Amantani has a hold on my heart like these fuzzy sheeps (above). My Amantani host family are the most amazing and gracious people. We didn't speak each other's language, but we bonded over fire, warmth, sign language and potatoes.
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