Puno late at night. Walked around the town square at night and like most cities it was dominated b a huge stone (unattractive) church. During my brief walk I listented to a musical group (guitars and andean flutes), saw a parade bringing a huge float of Jesus into a church ( supported by a 30piece band) and then later came accross a street concert (two drummers and about 10men playing flutes). That was a lot to see in one night.
In the morning took a boat ride to the floating islands of Lake Titicaca. It sure was touristy but interesting. The islands were made of reeds and they really float. Some natives still live on them. it was cool to walk on the islands....it was like walking on the softest carpet you can imagine. The natives really ham it up for the visitors.
Later in the day took a long hike up a side of a mountain in the town. because of the altitude had to stop a few times to catch my breath. Specatcular views of the lake. I could hear the sounds of music in the distance.
At night ate in a pizza joint. Everywhere I go in Bolivia and Peru there are more pizza restaurants than all other restuarants combined. During my meal a band walked in and played us some traditional tunes. After dinner I walked right into a huge procession of students (and music) that went on late into the night. There were hundreds of college age students doing their dances as they marched down the street to the capital. It was fun visiting Puno because of the music. if it were not for this, there wasnt much to see or do. The town is somewhat run down and the sidewalks are only about 2ft wide so it made getting around difficult.
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