The ride was slow, relaxing, and very enjoyable.
Lake Titicaca
(Uros Islands)
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The ride was slow, relaxing, and very enjoyable. |
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That is, until they offered me the oar, and let me tell you, this was a lot more difficult than it looks, but one gets the hang of it. |
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Everything is built with reeds, even the universal symbol of Inca power, the condor. |
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The main island had it all, souvenir shops, restaurants, and observation towers, one of which I quickly climbed. |
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From up here (up a very rickety ladder) one has a great view of the whole operation. |
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You can get a good idea of the vastness of the reed field from up here. |
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And so ended a very rare and special experience. You go there, know what's coming, but find out that being there is a whole different and unexpected sensation. |
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