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Peru, South America

treacle asks,

“We are planning our route at the moment and have a few questions. Firstly, we want to stop around Lake Titicaca. Is it worth visiting the islands from the Peru side? Or is the best thing to appreciate the Lake? Obviously if we had more time I wouldn”

Jen answers,

Lake Titicaca was a highlight of our trip (after Machu Pichu of course). We spent a night staying with a family on Island Tequile (spelling?). Sorry – I don’t remember how we organized this, it was a while ago.

We saw people living on floating islands and got to visit. It is a very strange feeling standing on a floating island.

Puno itself wasn’t very nice.

Peru, South America

MillenniumT asks,

“Without trying to come across as a stupid American, I am planning a trip this summer, and Peru is one of my top choices. One of my main concerns is I don't know a lick of Spanish and neither does my traveling partner. Obviously I will try and learn as mu”

Jen answers,

I always learn “hello” and “Thank you” in every country I visit. I find that most people appreciate the effort and will try to communicate with you via charades/pictures after that.

Actually Spanish is the second language in Peru. Many of the locals speak Quechua, their own language from before when the Spanish attacked.

Lonely Planet has a good section on language that you will probably need to book a room, eat some food, etc…

Cheers,

Jen