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Copyright: michael shalter (retlash) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 68 W: 1 N: 145] (955)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-21
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Exposure: f/3.3, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-11-30 6:33
Viewed: 270
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Isla del Sol is an island in the southern part of Lake Titicaca. The origin of the word is unknown but many think that it's a corruption of "Titi" (puma) and "Kala" (rock). Artcheologists have discovered that people lived here as far back as the 3rd millenium B.C. There are over 180 Inca ruins on the island, most dating from the 15th century. According to the Inca religion, the sun and moon were born here. Today the island is home to about 800 families. The little boy in the photo is sitting beside an inca "aquaduct" of artesian well water. According to tradition, one should drink from it before leaving the island in order to assure a safe journey. It's ill-advised to drink tap water in Bolivia, but this water is not only potable but delicious. And, what's more, my boat didn't sink on the way back to Copacabana!
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Really nice colors- they contrast great. Good crop and note also.
TFS!

Hi there many tourism books say much about tap water I drink tap water all my life in Peru , Bolivia ,Argentina, Chile every country I have been it is not only great and quick to get but it tastes good I hate boiled water.

I have been to copacabana it is wonderful isn't it? I love it

have great day

Tyanne

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