Taquile rises up from the waters of Lake Titicaca almost 30 miles and two hours by boat from Puno. It’s not very big, and less than 2,000 people live here, farming, fishing, and catering to tourists.
- The Terraced Fields of Taquile
From the boat dock, we wove our way across and up the terraces to a home where we were served the simple, but delicious lunch I discussed in an earlier post on food. What had started out as a cold, dreary day was now warm and sunny.
Our Lunch Location on Taquile
The Town Hall
Everyone on the island spins, weaves or knits, even the men who are responsible for knitting their own hats.
The islanders restrain their sheep by tying a cord around one of their legs. This sheep had just been decorated with red paint as part of some celebration.
Like in most places without electricity, laundry is a time-consuming, weather-dependent task.
On this island, I finally managed to get a pretty got shot of a pair of Andean Lapwing.
