Wednesday 16th April
This morning we caught a boat at 0830 to Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca (which is the island where the Inca god was created) and spent the whole day there, visiting ruins and walking from the Northern to the Southern end.
Our transport was definitely "the slow boat to China" and it took 2hrs to get to Isla del Sol, which really isn't that far from the mainland - but, what can you expect for less than NZ$4 return.
Once we arrived we visited a small museum of artifacts from the island and then walked about 30 mins to see the Incan ruins which represent the birthplace of the Sun. The ruins were not as well constructed as others we have seen in Peru, but were just as special in their own way - they certainly chose a spectacular setting.
The island itself is absolutely beautiful, with new stunning vistas around each corner - it would be a great place to chill out for a few days that's for sure. The walk from the Northern to the Southern end took about 3 hours and we loved every minute of it. We just wish we had a bit more time to spend on the Isla. There are some really nice looking hospedajes (people's houses that they open up for guests) and restaurants on the island as well.
At 3:30pm we caught a boat back to the mainland, and now we are just chilling out at an internet cafe.
In some ways we wish we had more time here, but on the other hand I can't wait to get to La Paz tomorrow evening and catch-up with Anna and Dave! It is going to be so nice to see some familiar faces again.
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It all sounds sooooo awesome. Say hi to Anna and Dave, I can just imagine what the reunion is going to be like!! Andrew - perhaps you should make sure that you have some ear plugs as the girls tongues will be going non-stop.
Nothing much has happened since I wrote last night. It continues to rain (day 3, I might add and still no morning run). Still busy doing rally stuff etc etc.
Been asked to be timing crew chick for Rally Taranaki. Have to go anyway cos silly Poppa Goat volunteered to be Series Co-ordinator for a new series being run in the upper half of the north island - "la Series de Rallye". So now we have some extra events to go to. I did berate him, cos it's not like we didn't have enough to do already.
Anyway, that's about it from me.
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Great to see you are enjoying yourselves! Things are as mad as usual around here. Jason is moving to Hamilton as we speak and is going to the V8's this weekend. Poor boy thinks Holden will win! I think he needs reprogramming.
Mothers cat had to be put down, he was like part of the family and she is really feeling it right now.
Your mother is trying to get road closures for HB right now and abusing my paperwork. Apart from that we are getting thew much needed rain right now so work has dropped to a crawl. Any way time to go Ramsey is calling. Great to hear from you. P Goat
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Hey guys!!!!!
Sounds like you are enjoying yourselves. Auzzie was tiring but awesome. We stayed in Bowral for 4 nights and in Chinatown for 2nights. We will have to have a photo night when you get back which is not long now. Will cach up when you get back.
Enjoy the rest of your trip
lots of love Pindy, Arwie and Gran
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