Sun Gate
31 октября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
The object is approximately 3.0 m tall and 4.0 m wide, and is constructed from a single piece of stone. The weight is estimated to be 10 tons. When rediscovered by European explorers in theЧитать далее
Pumapunku
31 октября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
The Pumapunku is a man-made platform built on an east–west axis like the Akapana. It is a rectangular, terraced earthen mound faced with megalithic blocks. It is 167.36 m wide along itsЧитать далее
Pumapunku gate stone
31 октября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
A prominent feature of the Pumapunku is a large stone terrace; it is 6.75 by 38.72 meters in dimension and paved with large stone blocks. It is called the "Plataforma Lítica". The Plataforma LíticaЧитать далее
El Alto Market
31 октября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
On the way back to La Paz, we were dropped off at El Alto. We were to catch the bus to Copacabana from here. We had to walk through the local market to reach the bus station.
The marketplace was aЧитать далее
Путешественник
Like India ,mangoes,sugarcane,grapes (of course big size like local population) all at the same time? Here we have grapes in Jan,mangoes in June etc.
Off to Copacabana
31 октября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
At the bus terminal, there was a mini bus leaving for Copacabana in 10 min at 16:30. We bought the tickets for 25 b$ per person and got the last seats on the bus. But, we were off to Copacabana now!!
Kalasasaya
31 октября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
The Kalasasaya is a large courtyard more than 300 feet long, outlined by a high gateway. It is located to the north of the Akapana and west of the Semi-Subterranean Temple. Within the courtyard isЧитать далее
San Pablo to San Pedro Tiquina crossing
31 октября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
On the way to Copacabana, the bus has to cross lake Titicaca and there is no bridge across. The bus goes in a raft and all the passengers disembark and cross via a launch. Then everyone gets on, onЧитать далее
Sunset on Titicaca
31 октября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
While we were crossing, the sun started to set. It was stunning mix of colors.
San Pedro de Tiquina
31 октября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
On the other side, of the lake, the bus was removed from the raft and we continued our journey to Copacabana.
Copacabana harbor
1 ноября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We were up early a bit before 7 am. Had our breakfast at 7:30 and then walked down to the Copacabana harbor to catch the 8:30 am boat for a trip to the Isla del Sol (Island of the Sun) and Isla delЧитать далее
Off on Titicaca
1 ноября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
At 8:30 am, we were off on Titicaca lake. The 1st stop was after 90 min at the Isla del Sol where those who were planning to stay overnight got off. We stayed on the boat and continued to the Isla deЧитать далее
Isla de la Luna
1 ноября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
About 45 min from the Isla del Sol, we reached Isla de la Luna at about 11 am.
Isla de la Luna is a tiny island in Lake Titicaca, Bolivia. It is known for its mythological significance to theЧитать далее
Community of the Isla de la Luna
1 ноября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
We stopped at the harbor and paid an entry fee of 10 b$. The walk up was a short but steep one. From the top, the views of the harbor and the Lake Titicaca were amazing...
Temple of the Virgins (Isla de la Luna)
1 ноября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Tje Moon Island, also called Coati or Coata or Coyata was a place of worship of the Sun's woman, considered his wife. Iñak Uyu or house of women, also called Ajllahuasi or place of gathering of theЧитать далее
Temple of the Virgins structure
1 ноября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
There is a central courtyard with stone roofs, walls, trapezoidal door and some interesting crossing forms. The interior and the exterior decor incorporates niches within the framework of a structureЧитать далее
The Inca Wall on Isla de la Luna
1 ноября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ 🌙 5 °C
Also located at the base of the temple was an Inca wall with neatly cut stones beautiful put together to match the edges. The stone edges are so finely matched that its hard to even pass a blade ofЧитать далее
Pilko Kaini Harbor (Isla del Sol)
1 ноября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ 🌙 5 °C
Isla del Sol ("Island of the Sun") is the largest island on Lake Titicaca, and part of Bolivian territory.
Inca legend says that Viracocha, the bearded god who created the universe, emerged fromЧитать далее
Sun Temple (Pilko Kaini)
1 ноября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Temple of Pilcocaina is the only surviving remains of the huge, pre-Incan city of Tiahuanco, now buried beneath the waters of Titicaca.
The stonework is quite rough. There are many triple-recessedЧитать далее
Rooms and windows at Pilko Kaini
1 ноября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
The triple recessed entrances and alcoves are everywhere.
Triple recessed doorways (Pilko Kaini)
1 ноября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
It was a maze of triple recessed doorways and alleys going at different levels.
Trek Pilko Kaini to Yumani
1 ноября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
The trek to Yumani starts from the steps leading up behind the Pilko Kaini. The views start getting better and better as one climbs higher. The Isla de la Luna is visible opposite and one can also seeЧитать далее
Views from top Isla del Sol
1 ноября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The views around Lake Titicaca from the path leading from the Pilko Kaini to Yumani were stunning. There were terraced farms where the locals grow the crops. There were even domesticated llamas andЧитать далее
Down to Yumani
1 ноября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Just a few meters after the harbor of Yumani was visisble, the path started to go down steeply. There were local ladies sitting along the path selling souvenirs, sweaters and other hand made items.
Fountain of Youth & Inca Steps
1 ноября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Leading up from the Yumani harbour are a set of steps called the Inca Steps (Escalinata del Inca). At the top of the steps is a triple channel for the water from a natural spring called the FountainЧитать далее
Yumani harbour (Isla del Sol)
1 ноября 2017 г., Боливия ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Down from the Fountain of Youth, along the Inca Steps, we reached the Yumani harbor. There are 2 big statues of an Inca king and queen there. The water streams from the Fountain of the Youth, end upЧитать далее
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Very relaxing for us to see both you having something to munch after a very rough & tiring journey