Water is life.

Puno’s high altitude is quite something. Even with Colorado Springs being about a mile above sea level, the extra 6,000 feet closer to the sun leads to quick sun burns, crazy temperature swings, and altitude sickness.  That means headaches and deep red farmers tans.  Today turned out to be a  planning, talking, shopping, and napping day. Summer was exciting to watch as she bartered a native Andean blanket and Alpaca scarf down in price. 

Most things are cheaper here, but I swear that every vendor’s initial price is overly high.  Oh well.

While walking the edge of Titicaca, I couldn’t help but noticing a number of things about the buildings.  Much like Machu Picchu ruins showing signs of continual growth and expansions, buildings in the cities and towns never seem complete. Many buildings have exposed rebar in their vertices columns as if they plan on building another level.

Buildings might be complete, but the neighboring buildings still need work.

This isn’t just in the cities, countryside buildings too

I could go on about the various architectural differences I’ve seen, but that would be a novel. All I can say is that I love to travel!