Today we went on a full day trip to Isla del Sol. Not one of those package trips - simply show up at the beach and buy tickets for the first boat that would take us there. Pretty easy since they all leave at 8:30 in the morning. We got on the first boat, sat on the roof top seats and waited for the skipper to decide when the boat was "full". Not being the high season Copacabana feels a bit slow also when it comes to day trips to Isla de Sol. The advantage was that it gave us time to shop for food before the boat left. A guy selling sandwiches right next to the boat.
Then we headed out and slowly made our way up the coast enjoying the scenery and the morning sun. In the distance Peru was visible and to the other side the coast of mainland Bolivia with the mountains in the far distance. Very nice for the 1½ hours it took for the boat to make it to the first stop at Isla de Sol. Only a short stop since we were heading to the other end of the island for the start of our hike.
After having bought some extra food for lunch and doing other practical things we set out, the first stop being the ruins of a small village some 30 minutes walk from the docks on the northern tip of the island. We knew the walk, the distances and most importantly when to be at the boat at the other end of the island to make the return back to Copacabana. Originally we considered staying on the island but there would be too many one-night stays that way.
The walk was fairly easy with good foot paths from the beach going up in the hills. There are three different communities on the island and each one charge a small fee for using the trails and it seems that most of the money goes back to maintaining the paths and the surrounding areas. Which is good - we had a great experience walking. Stopping a few times for food or for enjoying the scenery. The sun reflecting in the lake everywhere you look. Impressive. We made it back to the other village on the island with plenty of time to spare so we sat down for a cup of tea.
Our boat back to Copacabana left at four in the afternoon - almost. We just had to wait a bit more. 4 PM Bolivia-time. We only sailed for a short while before stopping at some temple ruins that were accessible from the beach. We just wanted to get back to Copacabana. After the stop at the ruins our skipper decided to slow-boat back to the port going so slow until after 1½ hours he stopped the boat and started to check tickets. We made it back to the hostel, a bit sunburned and had a shower and rested a bit before heading out for some dinner. Trying to find a place with other people turned out to be difficult. Eventually we ended at place that served maxican-ish food. Mikkel had instant-soup for starters and the hottest burito in the world 50% pancake and 50% chopped chili. Sharing the place with two other couples best describes how quiet Copacabana was.
We headed back to the hostel noticing a few extra people looking for places to eat but still very quiet. Last full day in Bolivia this time coming to an end. The bus for Puno - and Peru leaves at 9 tomorrow morning. Got to get the back packs ready, again.
Then we headed out and slowly made our way up the coast enjoying the scenery and the morning sun. In the distance Peru was visible and to the other side the coast of mainland Bolivia with the mountains in the far distance. Very nice for the 1½ hours it took for the boat to make it to the first stop at Isla de Sol. Only a short stop since we were heading to the other end of the island for the start of our hike.
After having bought some extra food for lunch and doing other practical things we set out, the first stop being the ruins of a small village some 30 minutes walk from the docks on the northern tip of the island. We knew the walk, the distances and most importantly when to be at the boat at the other end of the island to make the return back to Copacabana. Originally we considered staying on the island but there would be too many one-night stays that way.
The walk was fairly easy with good foot paths from the beach going up in the hills. There are three different communities on the island and each one charge a small fee for using the trails and it seems that most of the money goes back to maintaining the paths and the surrounding areas. Which is good - we had a great experience walking. Stopping a few times for food or for enjoying the scenery. The sun reflecting in the lake everywhere you look. Impressive. We made it back to the other village on the island with plenty of time to spare so we sat down for a cup of tea.
Our boat back to Copacabana left at four in the afternoon - almost. We just had to wait a bit more. 4 PM Bolivia-time. We only sailed for a short while before stopping at some temple ruins that were accessible from the beach. We just wanted to get back to Copacabana. After the stop at the ruins our skipper decided to slow-boat back to the port going so slow until after 1½ hours he stopped the boat and started to check tickets. We made it back to the hostel, a bit sunburned and had a shower and rested a bit before heading out for some dinner. Trying to find a place with other people turned out to be difficult. Eventually we ended at place that served maxican-ish food. Mikkel had instant-soup for starters and the hottest burito in the world 50% pancake and 50% chopped chili. Sharing the place with two other couples best describes how quiet Copacabana was.
We headed back to the hostel noticing a few extra people looking for places to eat but still very quiet. Last full day in Bolivia this time coming to an end. The bus for Puno - and Peru leaves at 9 tomorrow morning. Got to get the back packs ready, again.
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| Super charming place for breakfast |
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| Copacabana bay |
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| Tilføj billedtekst |
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| Isla del Sol in the horizon |
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| Always room for juice |
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| Hello world |
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| Ruins |
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| Lunch stop |
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| Pay 2 Bolivianos for llama photo |
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| Temple stop on the way back to Copacabana |
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| Later afternoon arrival in Copacabana |
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