(Stein) Runar BergheimWe had just arrived at Bluff Beach and were looking out at the decidedly violent waves that were pounding the shore. An unspoken question formulated […]
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The floating islands of Uros
Except for lake-fishing, the career paths that lie open to the people of Uros are limited on the islands. They could go ashore, but many […]
Notes on renting a boat in Puno
I had read up on the floating Uros Islands before arriving in Puno. I had become particularly fond of a message board, that discussed the […]
Sunrise over Lake Titicaca
My mid-life crisis had primarily been a peaceful experience; there was no motorbike in my garage. Notwithstanding, some profound change had come over me. I […]
Towards Journey’s End
Ten and a half hours on a train IS ten and a half hours on a train, no matter how nice that train may be. […]
Mixed Land-Use in Juliaca
As the afternoon drew on, the Titicaca Train slowed down as it passed through the city of Juliaca. I have spent much of my working […]
Of deep fried rodents and raw eggs
My journey across the Peruvian altiplano on the Titicaca train continued. No trip to Peru, I was told, would be complete without experiencing the national […]
A train to the top of Peru
About midway between Cusco and Puno, the Titicaca train makes a stop at La Raya, the highest point on the route at 4 313 m.a.s.l. […]
Travelling in the Company of the Urubamba River
Travelling by train up the valleys and across the high plain between Cusco and Puno is a slow business. It takes every minute out of […]
The Titicaca Train: A Long Day of Luxury
I had just installed myself in my seat on board the Perurail Titicaca Train in Cusco. My carriage was elegant with wooden panels, white table […]