Tuesday, March 26, 2013

The Island of Taquile

On the same day we went to the reed islands we also went to the beautiful island of Taquile. 

 The people that live on the island were born there and live their entire lives on that island.  The men and boys knit- hats, scarves etc.; and the women and girls weave- all manner of cloth.




 Joel at one of the entrance arches, before we climbed the hill of death!



 The island is as peaceful as this picture suggests.  The people are shy and quiet and there are no dogs like in most other places in Peru



 enjoying the scenery



 we thought this was a creative use of old shoes!



 our lunch started with a pot of quinoa soup



 we finished with local fresh trout, rice, potatoes, and vegetables



 cute little girl in the town square







 this girl was selling the bracelets she had woven,  we bought 5 for about 35 cents



 getting ready for the town meeting



 just so lovely!



what happened to our boat?

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