May 13

4 blankets was just about right. 

In the morning we headed back down to the water to re-board our boat. But not before an ankle dip in Lake Titicaca. 

I note that not once did I see someone swimming in the lake … 🤔

Today’s morning destination was Taquile Island a little further out into the lake. Taquile is a UNESCO site on the basis of its traditional textiles. The knitting is traditionally done by the males. 

Here we were given demonstrations of the local crafts and dancing. And once again we demonstrated that gringos can’t dance. Especially at altitude. 

After a short walk to a beautiful spot for  lunch we continued our walk across and around the island back to our boat and back to Puno. A boat journey just long enough to listen to Taylor’s new album apparently. 

Back in Puno we found that “Puno’s Best Coffee” was just across the square from our hotel. 

At dinner we were treated to some more traditional dancing for our list night in Peru. Tomorrow it was off to Bolivia.