On the shores of Lake Titicaca

Sunrise over dusty Puno.

Lake Titicaca! Oh the sludgy green waters! Actually very blue and calm further out.

Made it to the lago! After a nine hour train ride that rose thousands of miles in elevation, we tripped out the train with heads reeling from the elevation change. we got to see a beautiful landscape of snowcapped mountains, yellow plains, glassy rivers, and pink spraypainted sheep. I guess that is so that ppl can identify which are theirs but it was strange to see nevertheless. also lots of llamas tied up and many small peruvian children in very cute crotchetted hats. we arrived in puno, on the shores of the lake, and checked into a really great hostel that we bargained down perhaps too much. some bad feelings may persist. spent the next day checking out the dock and different tours and walking up the mountain to a gigantic condor statue. for that hike we climbed 619 stairs! intense, especially with the elevation, but i absolutely loved the climb and the view was spectacular. also enjoyed fantastic mini ice creams. oi, traveling is stressful though. constantly moving from place to place. living out of a backpack. having to shop around for affordable lodgings, food, and transport. i think it is a lifestyle that i will just have to get used to. tomorrow, the floating islands of lake titicaca! ah, what beautiful green waters.