Comments on: The Uros of Lake Titicaca

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:45:32 +0000

@Michael Hodson Definitely worth a stop on your next trip. Interesting group of people.

@Anna – She had a lot of personality.

By: Anna P

Anna P — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:43:07 +0000

The colors of the clothing for the Uros women is so beautiful. That last women looks like she’s looking for a wedding rings with the pointing at the hand. Huge smile too.

By: Michael Hodson

Michael Hodson — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:57:44 +0000

Missed this on my last trip though, but will not miss it the next time. Thanks for the post. Great stuff.

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:30:59 +0000

@Ruth – Amantani sounds great.

@Donna Hull – Thank you.

By: Donna Hull

Donna Hull — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 02:15:56 +0000

Wonderful photos that really captured the spirit of Lake Titicaca.

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By: Ruth

Ruth — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:34:39 +0000

Great article and photos. I too love the traditional dress and really admire the Uros people; your photos capture them perfectly. I work for Exodus who visit Lake Titicaca on their Peru trips (how could you not!?) and really recommend Amantani as an island to stay on-less-visited, but the most hospitable!

By: Nadia-Happy Lotus

Nadia-Happy Lotus — Thu, 07 May 2009 21:44:47 +0000

Hi Gennaro,

I love the colorful pictures. You really captured the essence of the people. And thank you for expanding my awareness of how other people live in South America. I have spent a lot of time in South America but never made it to Peru. So this was a great education!

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By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:51:04 +0000

@Kelly

It really is a unique life and I agree that it would ne a shame if it was gone.

@Linda

Their smiles are captivating. So sincere. Something that I felt strongly being there.

By: Linda @ Lime in the Coconut

Linda @ Lime in the Coconut — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:48:34 +0000

Wow…what a gorgeous post! Those smiling faces are so beautiful!

By: DesignTies

DesignTies — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:31:26 +0000

Fascinating post. Thank you so much for sharing your pictures and telling us about the Uros.

It would be sad if all the Uros moved away. I can imagine it isn’t an easy life, but it’s a unique life that will hopefully continue for future generations of Uros.

Kelly @ DesignTies

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:47:12 +0000

@Venus

That’s true. Lots of simplicity and joy. I’ve done a lot of traveling. About 3 months per year for more than a decade. It’s a passion. Bella has lived in several countries and travel a bunch too.

@flygirl

It really is an amazing culture. Their story is one that returns to mind mind quite often.

By: fly girl

fly girl — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:26:07 +0000

What an intriguing exploration of the Uro culture. You really did an impressive job of showing the beauty and reality of their lives. Thanks for the trip!

By: Venus

Venus — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:26:04 +0000

What a great bit of history and such vibrant, colorful people. The woman in the last picture has a beautiful smile. Isn’t it amazing how often it is the people who have little, who are living simply, close to the Earth, who seem to radiate such joy that we, with all our modern conveniences, find so elusive?

I am curious – do you travel to all the places, do you and your partner split up the traveling, the writing? I need to find a job that lets me travel full time.

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:16:20 +0000

@Ella

The issues are beyond tourism for the Uros. I’m sure the Peruvian government want some to remain there to continue the flow of travelers. They’ve help to bring some modern amnesties incuding electricity to the islands. That girl was an attention magnet. Very sweet.

@Sire

It always fascinates me the beauty of the colors that indigenous groups come up with. Not to mention the detailed work that goes into the garments.

By: Sire

Sire — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:41:41 +0000

An interesting story, especially the part of the man mad islands they people live on. I love the colors of the traditional clothes as well. Some truly great shots.

By: Ella

Ella — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:16:56 +0000

Peru just moved up on my places to visit. That looks like a fantastic spot. Sad that so many of the Uros are moving to the mainland though. Wondering if the tourism is making it worse or is it the last thing keeping it going?

Great photos too. Impressed with how close you got an the reactions. That little Uros girl is too cute.

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:13:06 +0000

@Arn

Arequipa is underrated. Love it. The other too, of course. Taquille was enjoyable too. Interesting clothing worn by the local boys. We’ll have to feature shots of them another time.

@jen laceda

With a place like this, it makes shooting much easier. Thanks.

@J.D. Meier

Feel the same way about cultures and traditions. One of the best parts of traveling.

By: jen laceda

jen laceda — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:10:46 +0000

These are all stunning photos!