Is it the highest lake in the world??

First views of highest lake in the world… or is it? Certainly I think one of the largest, highest lakes .

I had another bad nights sleep. It was funny when the girls were here I slept really well most of the time but since they have gone not sleeping well again but it doesn’t really matter, its not like I’m having to get up to go to work!

Travelled with Peru’s best bus company today and it really was luxurious and I wasn’t even travelling in the VIP section. Saw two good films, had the vegetarian option for lunch and relaxed. It was only a 6 hour trip and I decided during the journey to not continue to Copacabana today, it would have meant arriving in Bolivia in the dark and I hadn’t booked a hostel. I am staying overnight in Puno which is on the northern shore of Lake Titicaca at 3,800 meters. I felt excited seeing Lake Titicaca for the first time, one of those places that I think everyone remembers from their geography lessons, the highest lake in the world.

I found a hostel, it is a proper backpackers place but I have my own room and the owners are very sweet. The room however, does appear to be in the middle of the hallway and will be very noisy so looks like another sleepless night! I have had a quick look around which I think is all that is needed. Puno is a stop off point for travellers exploring the Lake and going to Bolivia. A lot of the women here wear the traditional bowler type hat with all their bright scarves and skirts, I keep trying to take sneaky pictures but they really don’t like it.

I have bought a ticket which leaves early tomorrow and takes me all the way to La Paz, I have decided to spend a couple of days in Copacabana on the way back, when I can go and see some of the islands. I had been thinking that after the salt plains I might come back up through Chile but have decided against that now (I think!) as I will be running a bit short of time.

I must once again point out how cheap it is here. I paid my bill at the lovely hostel in Arequipa before I left and for 4 nights with a good breakfast, wifi, cable TV, hot showers and lots of help, plus the trip to Colca canyon with 1 nights accommodation, plus my bus ticket today and my laundry, altogether it cost £70.

Right, off to drink more coca tea, I am feeling a bit dizzy here, mind you thats probably tiredness and not just the altitude!