Amantani

This morning we board a boat on Lake Titicaca. We head to Taquile Island for lunch in a local restaurant and the chance for some
shopping in the local weaving cooperatives. From there we head to Amantani where we overnight with a local family and enjoy
typical music of the area. The following morning we will visit the floating islands of Uros en route to Puno.
The Totora reeds that grow in the shallows of the lake are used for making everything from the islands themselves to the model
boats that the islanders sell. The islands are made up of layers upon layers of reeds; as the layers closest to the water start to rot,
they are replaced with fresh reeds on top. The reeds are also used to build their boats, which if constructed well will last up to 6
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