Thursday, November 5, 2009
Did you know today is Puno Day?!!
Arrived in Puno this afternoon smack in the middle of Puno Day - the town´s annual celebration of the birth of Manco Capac, the first Inca. Haha we couldn´t have planned it better if we tried. The town is one big parade, full of marching bands and dancing children in feathery glittering costumes and smiling women looking on in bowler hats. Apparently the festivities last a week. Though probably the parade and celebrations have something to do with my first impression so far, I am really digging the vibe of Puno, the streets more windy and maze-like than Arequipa begging to be explored, the feeling in the streets more communal and cheerful. At the very outskirts of town too is Lake Titicaca, which we caught a shimmery, blue glimpse of through the hills as our bus drove on in. Tomorrow we shall set early sail on it. At 3830 m, it is the world´s highest navigable lake and all afternoon I have been feeling a slight headache from the altitude - though really not so bad. Hmmm maybe tonight I will try alpaca steak...?
14 comments:
Still, no pictures :(
i have so many, but so hard to upload at these internet cafes. they take forever. i promise to send some soon. love you
Hi Karen,
Your blog is so enjoyable; I can just imagine how great it is being there. Your descriptions are so beautiful.
This one trip is actually turning into numerous trips, each one just as thrilling as the other. Keep the information flowing.
Shusha is sending her regards. She is very well taken care of (I saw her yesterday). Will write you a more detailed separate email later today (photographs too).
Love,
Moni
I am glade you taking pictures.Just don't loose them, please. Missing you. Be careful.
Hi! Indeed we want to see your pictures! Como va tu espanol??? Espero que a tu vuelta no me hables en ingles! bs
Pali
Cara Karen,
I love to read your blog!!!
Ciao
Fausto
Hey Karen,
This Puno day is already Puno week.
We are all seating and waiting for the next entry.
Srulik, can you do something about it? it's your daughter, you know?
i would be really impressed if karen was able to add a blog entry from her trek to machu piccu. We will all just have to wait patiently. . . Karen, are you there yet? Can't wait to hear all about it!!!
xx
your lil sis
Well, let's make it a family affair
Karen,come on already !!!
with mucho love
mim
where are you now? where are you going to be over thanksgiving weekend ? this is a beautiful blog, xo, gillian
wow! I lost a lot of action during my vacation! you moved on from Arequipa! and now it seems (from the comments of other friends in this comment box) that you're in Machu Pichu already!! can't wait to hear all about it!
Yeh, We are all waiting to hear from you.
Just so that we know you are OK.
Give us a sign! Now!
Yes yes!!! Will write about Macchu Piccu... trek of a lifetime. I am still trying to figure out how to describe in words. Please stay tuned (and thank you for reading :) love, keren
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