Day 260 - Sillustani

(Ursula) A visit to the town of Pisac was on the program for today.

Unfortunately, that didn’t materialize because we both felt sick. I vomited during the night. Heinz went to the Pharmacy to purchase flu and food poisoning medication.

We drank lots of tea and rested at the hotel. Late afternoon we obtained 1st-Class train tickets to Juliaca. Two hours later, we sat on the train and closed our eyes in luxurious velvet seats. Expenses $13.10

January 18th
(Ursula) Still feeling sick, we arrived in Juliaca early this morning and managed to rummage through the open artisan markets and purchase a wool hat and scarf. Then we hired a Taxi to take us back to Puno, where we had left the camper.

It was a significant relief to see that it had been well-guarded. We only noticed that someone had tried to steal the spare wheel. But whoever it was, was unsuccessful, thanks to the security nuts that Heinz installed in Mexico.

Today, we camp on Lake Umayo near Sillustani by pre-Inca burial sites, in the shape of large, cylindrical stone structures, about 30 ft tall and 18 ft in diameter. It was interesting to see. How did they manage to stack those large stones?

However, we were glad to rest more and go to bed early. I was on the mend and feeling better, but Heinz had the flu: chills, profusely sweating, and a high fever. I boiled a large teapot, and he started taking the medication.

The poor man had to change pajamas three times that night!

Stats: Miles 20, Expenses $9.05Read more