Islas Flotantes, Lago Titicaca
The floating islands of the Uros people on Lake Titicaca- the isla de ´Amanecer´. The Uros are a small tribe who created the islands to isolate themselves from the warrior tribe Colla and the Incas. The islands are made of blocks and layers of reeds. As the bottom level rots, a new layer is placed on top every 15 days. 
Around 12 families live on this island made of totora reeds. A family making empanadas. Several hundred people live on the Islands and make a living from fishing and tourism.
posted by Lou @ 9:57 PM
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