elevation 12,507 ft.
Puno - Lake Titicaca
The air is thin and its hard to breathe. Im a little bit dizzy. Its also really cold. Im wrapped up in alpaca wool. Its so cold that I should be able to see my breath, that is if I had any.
I was going to take a boat across the lake to Boliva today, but no. Theyve closed the border, something about rioting and the potential for civil war. <sigh> and I really wanted to join the revolution.
The air pressure is so low, coke bottles will fizz over with only a tap.
I cant walk anywhere without getting hit up by multiple vendors or beggars. There is so much poverty, it makes me sad and guilty. I gave a little girl today seven sols. Its not much, all that I had in my pocket. Still, she didnt look healthy.
I know I cant save the world, but I refuse to grow bitter and cynical. Though some would say I already have.
This doesnt even cheer me up, but its because Im just dizzy and suffering from altitude sickness, nothing else.
Animaniacs
Lake Titicaca, oh Lake Titicaca
It's between Bolivia and Peru
Lake Titicaca, oh Lake Titicaca
With waters tranquil and blue.
Oh Lake Titicaca, yes Lake Titicaca
Why do we sing of its fame?
Lake Titicaca, yes Lake Titicaca
'Cause we really like saying its name! Titicaca!
