Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Peru
Modern power for traditional living
Uros islands are floating reed islands found on Lake Titicaca, the largest fresh water lake in South America, situated between Peru and Bolivia.
Uros Islands – Lake Titicaca – Peru – January 2016
The floating Uros islands were originally created in pre-Colombian times when the small Uros tribe needed to find a solution for being attacked by various other tribes.
Solar Panel between reed homes – its “stem” camouflaged with reeds.
Today many of the floating islands have solar power, which has modernised their lifestyles. Urus people can now cook without having to make fire, reducing the accompanying hazards. The islanders can also charge their cell phones and even watch television and run small refrigerators.
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Visiting Peru – January 2016
Photography by Jean-Jacques M.
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