The magic of Lake Titicaca is not only to be found in nature but also in its people. Getting to know the ancient culture that surrounds this place is captivating. From the veneration of the mamacha Candelaria, the worship of Pachamama, the traditional dances of the area and many more historical and cultural events, make this an unforgettable experience.
It is New Year’s Eve in Puno, Peru and I lie awake in bed. I hear the revelry outside – excited and happy voices mix with songs and instruments and eventually the loud bang of fireworks. The plaza fills. I turn on my side. I once celebrated New Years with the vigor and vitality of a Christmas Eve’s child. Now the exhilaration has evaporated into a dull apathy. The night carries heavy expectations and inevitably breeds light disappointments. Another year blends into the next – nothing more or nothing less. Tonight, however, I have a more pragmatic reason for an early night: I rise early in the morning for an excursion to the islands of Lake Titicaca.
