Photo: West end of Isla Tequile
I stayed the night at the home of a local man that ran a restaurant. Most all of the island was used for agriculture purposes or housing. Both men and women dressed in colorful native costumes. The men wore white pants (possibly black pants over that), a long sleeved, white wool shirt, and a vest. Women favored red or fuschia dresses. The men did most of the weaving that the island was known for. The people had no electricity, but some did have television, powered by batteries.
Photo: Ralph and terraces on Isla Tequile
May 26, 1992 The next day I took the 2:30 PM boat home. When I arrived at the dock the man from the first day at Puno was there, and asked if he could buy a train ticket for me. No way!
May 27, 1992 I left Puno on the train to Cuzco. We had an armed escort all the way. Even though I was in 1st class, someone in the same car had a bag stolen. Late in the day I got off at Urcos and checked into the Alojomento Municipal in the main plaza. It was easily the worst place I stayed: dirty, smelly, and loud until midnight.
Photo: Guest room on Isla Tequile
Photo: Ruins on Isla Tequile
Photo: Main square of Urcos
Map of South America Trip
