Friday, January 24, 2020

Beautiful Taquile

RICH GREEN OF THE RAINY SEASON

Southern Hemisphere summer brings rain and agricultural growth. This post is mostly pictures of the breathtaking beauty of this island.
View from the highest point on the island, the Ceremonial Site, Mulcina

Classic gate used to keep sheep in place. Note sandal soles for hinges.
 Many rocks are sedimentary, able to be split along the layers.
Note strata

Thatch roofs

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 Some say you cannot swim in Lake Titicaca, but this beach curvs around a relatively shallow bay that can warm quite nicely on a sunny day. White sand perfect for beach volleyball, sand catles, or just hanging out. Once in a while the family makes it an outing. Not yet this year, but we will!
La Playa
 
Two Taquile women round the corner.
 Many sheep are being born this time of year.
Baby black sheep huddles from the wind.
 Look closely at the horizon line below, the magnificent snow-capped peaks of the Bolivian Cordillera Real appears among the clouds. In rainy season, we are always blessed for this view. I thought the arch made a fine frame, but here we have one of many half-finished houses on the Island.

moist, mossy wall along the trail.


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