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A Visit to the Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca

By Bonnie Hamre, About.com

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Reed Boat Building on a Floating Island

Reed boat building

Reed boat building

Peter and Jackie Main

Boat building in the islands is a traditional craft. Note the stacks of drying reeds which will be layered and woven into shape.

The reed boats quite often have an animal face or shape on the prow and are a favorite photographic subject.

Daily life revolves around the reeds, the lake and fishing and hunting the birds who live in the reeds and provide an addition to the diet.

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