Floating on the Islands of Puno

After leaving Cusco, Nath and I headed to the floating islands of Puno, hoping for a peaceful stay. Upon arrival, we met our host, Cesar, who shared the challenges of the two-year drought affecting the lake. The water levels were visibly low, further impacted by the pandemic and recent local protests, which had taken a toll on tourism.

During our first night at Samaraña Uta Lodge (aka La Casa del Descanso), we had a lovely time sharing stories and laughs over dinner with other guests. 🍽️

The next day, Cesar guided us through the islands, offering insights into their construction and the local way of life, which felt like a step back in time. We admired their simple yet challenging lifestyle, involving island maintenance, fishing, duck hunting and egg collection.

When we got back to our cozy island spot, we enjoyed a simple lunch and spent the afternoon by the lake, painting and sipping wine. 🎨

The day wrapped up with another delicious dinner among good company as we would leave very early the next day to La Paz. 🎣

Staying on the floating islands was the perfect way to unwind and recharge for the next leg of our journey! It also felt very humbling to be there, being thanked for picking a native local for our stay. 🤍Read more