Peru (5):
Puno and Sillustani

Photos by Adam Jones

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I.
En Route to Puno

The route, now completely paved, takes one over high mountain passes at about 4200 metres.

II.
At a Roadside Stop

Taken out the bus window.

III.
Overlooking Puno

A nondescript dun-coloured city on the shores of Lake Titicaca, but a vibrant
and gregarious place, with a university of some 17,000 students.

IV.
Preparing for Fiestas Patrias

Peru's independence holiday, July 28-29, is the country's biggest festivity.

V.
A Reed Boat and Its Owner

Along the shore of Lake Titicaca.

VI.
Sillustani (1)

An ancient burial site, with some tombs (those visible in the middle distance
here) dating back 1200 years; later taken over by the Incas.

VII.
Sillustani (2)

VIII.
Sillustani (3)

Overlooking Lake Umayo.

IX.
Sillustani (4)

Sunset over Lake Umayo.

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