jgm13 3 contributions
Arlington VA
Jun 15, 2009
As we were driven in the dark from Juliaca airport through Puno to Hotel Titilaka I wondered where we were going. In the morning I understood. Right on Lake Titicaca. The hotel is all glass, floral arrangements, candles, unusual art, and comfortable furnishings and the best service anywhere. The waiters and staff are friendly and efficient. For one night we were the only guests in the 19 room hotel. Our dinner table was set with candlelabras and their many pillar candles were lighted just for the two of us.
Now to Armando, our tour guide. He is the brother of Julio mentioned in an earlier review. Meeting his family living on the floating island was a treat. Although language was a barrier with them, we knew they were smart, a proud family and happy. Fun to witness their traditions. And this was the real deal. Armando's father had captained the small power boat that took us to the islands. He returned us to Puno , then rowed himself back to his floating island home in the dark!
Peru was amazing and Hotel Titilaka was a perfect ending to a great trip.
