Return to Peru

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Following our brief love affair with Bolivia, we somewhat reluctantly returned across the border (where we were greeted by a generous sized can of Cuzqueno beer)to Puno, Peru. Since I was finally getting acclimatized to the altitude, it was time to explore what Puno had to offer. We had gotten back to town too late to join an organized tour to the pre-Inca burial site known as Sillustani, but with the help of the friendly folks at the Arequipa Hotel, we were able to get a driver to take us out there. The reason to visit Sillustani is to see its beautifully constructed burial towers, or chullpas, which were built by the Colla people to house the mummified remains of noble families. The towers, many of which are still in excellent condition, are graced with the dramatic backdrop of Lake Umayo. Fortunately for us, there were just enough tour groups present so that we could eavesdrop and learn about the history and symbolism of the chullpas, yet few enough tour groups so that we could wander contently undisturbed through this mysterious landscape. The fact that the sun was setting only made it that much more beautiful. Perhaps, being back in Peru was so bad after all....

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  1. AnonymousJuly 1, 2007 at 10:09 AM

    Dear Berti i am very happy you gotto see the beauty of my country, you look so happy in your pictures and i am happy for you, I always remember you with lots of afection, you defenetely got me at hello when we met for the firsttime, i think yu are a very special person, dont ever change, i think the worls about you and i feel lucky to have you as a friend. i miss you

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  2. L@ur@July 3, 2007 at 4:03 AM

    I do think that both Bolivia & Peru were some interesting experiences!!! it would be fun to find there a huge beer can with URSUS ;-)))

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