Hired a boat to go and see the Uros Islands. The islands are actually reeds and root mass approx a metre deep.
Were shown a demonstration of how the people cut the roots and overlay reeds until they have a stable (-ish), dry-ish habitation. The fishermen on these islands are supposed to have black blood and cannot drown. They have coppery skin to reflect the sunlight. And they are very good salesmen. the inevitable textiles were spread out for us to buy, with the plea that the people cannot survive without us tourists buying their goods.
The second island fed us fresh trout - the freshest I can remember tasting. In the afternoon, got a tour to the Sillustani peninsular to see the round tombs built by pre-Inca and Inca people. Beautiful countryside, and an interesting day out. How on earth these people built structures with blocks of stone the size of a Smart Car, measuring the joints to create tight fits, up to 40 feet high, is quite staggering.
Stopped at a smallholding on the way back to town and tried some local food including edible clay. Multi-storey guinea pig houses out back.
Alpaca for dinner, yum!
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