Monthly Archives: June 2013

Day 177-178 – Our humble abode, Cusco

Posted on June 29, 2013 by fleesee

Nobbies are finally staying put for 2 weeks in Cusco. Found a quirky studio with kitchenette, fast internet and lovely views over the city for $27pn. This is our home whilst we go to Spanish school each day 8am-12 noon … Continue reading →

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Day 176 – All aboard to Cusco

Posted on June 28, 2013 by fleesee

Nobbies break the budget for their birthdays and travel in luxury for the first time by train (jointly owned by Peru Rail and Orient Express) from Puno to Cusco. A spectacular 10 hour day trip through the Andean mountains reaching … Continue reading →

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Day 175 – Pre Inca burial, Sillustani

Posted on June 27, 2013 by fleesee

Returned to Puno after a fabulous stay on the Uros islands. The afternoon was spent visiting Sillustani a pre inca burial ground. The stone cylinder towers called chullpas were built for the elite community members and usually held extended families. … Continue reading →

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Day 174 – Uros floating islands, Peru

Posted on June 26, 2013 by fleesee

Nobbies take up a recommendation from our Canadian travelling buddies to stay a night with Cristina and her family on one of the Uros floating islands on Lake Titicaca. About 150 floating islands made of reed with 3-10 Aymara families … Continue reading →

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Day 173 – Adios Bolivia, Hola Peru

Posted on June 25, 2013 by fleesee

After almost 30 days in Bolivia (only one day short of becoming an illegal immigrant) we cross the border into Peru from Copacabana to Puno on Lake Titicaca. Adios Bolivia, you certainly offered a diverse landscape & culture. We have … Continue reading →

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Day 172 – Rough seas ahead Captain!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by fleesee

After a pure tranquil 24 hours on Isle de Sol, time to head back to the mainland. Large blue sunny skies but strong winds make for the roughest crossing Nobbies have endured in a long while. A lake with 8400 … Continue reading →

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Day 171 – Isle de Sol – Lake Titicaca

Posted on June 23, 2013 by fleesee

Nobbies take the first ferry from Copacabana (well a tiny boat with far too many fumes), 2 hours across Lake Titicaca to Isle de Sol. Inca legends state this is is the birthplace of the sun. Ruins and the inca … Continue reading →

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Day 170 – Witches market, La Paz

Posted on June 22, 2013 by fleesee

Our last day in La Paz heading to Copacabana on Bolivia’s Lake Titicaca, but not before a visit to the witches market close by to our hostel. One ancient tradition is to bury a dried llama foetus on the lot … Continue reading →

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Day 169 – Ben at Death Road, La Paz

Posted on June 21, 2013 by fleesee

after a nip of 98% pure alcohol for courage Ben embarks on the infamous Death Road of Bolivia on a mountain bike. Descending from a starting altitude of 4650m with freezing cold altiplano snow caps the trip entails riding 5 … Continue reading →

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Day 168 – Flight back to La Paz

Posted on June 20, 2013 by fleesee

Time to fly back to La Paz. From sea level back to 4000m and back to cold winter days again. Our flight back is somewhat interesting from lush jungle to high snowy cap mountains but still very small plane equals … Continue reading →

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