Click for a high resolution panorama of the Urus Iruitos floating island.
The island is made of Tortora reeds piled into a giant floating mat, upon which houses can be built.
Catch of the day.
Taking a ride in the reed boat.
Our next stop was the island of Pariti. Here is the old church.
Building materials old and new.
Pariti is now famous for the discovery of amazing pottery. The small museum contains many fine pieces.
The ancient tradition was to smash the pottery at the completion of the ceremony, so there are almost no intact pieces.
Continue on to read about our daytrip to the Tihuanacu ruins!
Or go back to see astro photos taken during the Star Party.
