Up and on the bus by 7:30 headed to Puno. We will be at our highest altitude at 12,500 feet. We made a stop along the way at a panaderia for some Chuta, a huge round loaf of bread. We learned about the history, education etc. we watched a movie about Peru, Nebraska where true Peruvian came to share their food, dance, games, music etc. Our second stop was Raqchi, another Incan ruin. It is astonishing how some of these building have survived this long. Those that the Spanish didn't destroy. Our next stop was La Rays. Just a pull off with bathrooms and vendors. Ron bought a pair of baby alpaca slippers. Our last stop before Puno was Pucara. Another bathroom and opportunity to shop. We arrived in Puno at about 5:00 and had the rest of the evening. We walked to the town square only one block from our hotel and looked around. Then we stopped for another light supper- soup and bread. We definitely could feel the altitude so we were in bed by 8:00. Have to be ready for Lake Titicaca tomorrow!!!!!
Views on the Road to Puno
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| Stopping at the bakery for Chuta bread |
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| A mural at the bakery |
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| Our group buying Chuta bread |
Views of Raqchi
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| The Church |
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| What the site looked like before the weather and Spanish destroyed it. |
Views from the bus to Puno
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| The city of Juliaca - where the airport is |
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| The University |
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| Made it to Puno after a 6 hour drive |
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| Our first glimpse of Lake Titicaca |
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| Our hotel in Puno |
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| The Royal Inn at Puno - just a block from the main square and 2 blocks from a pedestrian street with shops and restaurants |
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| The stadium - we were going to go with a few couples to see a soccer game but that was the day Ron was sick |
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