The boat docked at Uros Island. Jose came to meet us with a smile on his face and a totora reed in his left hand. Totora are the living reeds that float around Lake Titicaca, a massive body of water between Peru and Bolivia that is almost 13,000 feet in elevation. It’s known as the highest navigable lake in the world. I’d wanted to visit … Continue reading Water, water, everywhere: Gaining perspective on New Year's Day