After Arequipa/Colca Canyon we headed for Puno, a town on the shore of Lake Titicaca, one of the highest lakes in the world. We took a day trip to Uros Islands, 40 floating islands made of reeds. They are unique to the lake and to the world. The Quechua people still live there and use the reeds that surrond them to make many things, such as the island it self, boats, houses, and kites. They also can eat parts of the reeds and use the reeds to make medicines. Here are some pictures:
Dad getting off the bus on the first reed island.
Bird's eye view of the island.
Sweet boat, no?
Then we went to Taquile Island, a natural island where Aymaras live. We had to climb up to get to our lunch spot and the views of the lake were amazing. 
Mom making it up the first "hill."
The cutest little girl, who played peek-a-boo with us behind a rock.
A view of the lake.
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