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  • What was one of the main lessons the writer learned from this trip?
    Appreciation of local culture and community life
  • What was the name of the family the writer stayed with?
    Juan and Elsa
  • Why did the writer feel uncomfortable?
    Because it was someone’s private house and they didn’t know how to say “thank you” in the local language
  • What kind of views did the writer mention?
    Spectacular views
  • What did the writer say about the local people in the photos?
    They were friendly and happy to be photographed
  • What did the writer buy as souvenirs?
    A keyring and a colourful model of a bird
  • How did the writer feel about the guided tour’s cost?
    It didn’t cost a lot of money
  • What city near Lake Titicaca did the writer visit?
    Puno
  • What was on the bigger island?
    Little shops and a restaurant with local food
  • What lake are the Uros islands on?
    Lake Titicaca
  • How often do the Uros people replace the totora floors now?
    Every few months
  • What kind of boat could tourists go on?
    A traditional Uros boat
  • Why should they bring warm clothes?
    Because there is no heating
  • What emotion does the writer express overall about the trip?
    Excitement and enjoyment
  • What advice does the writer give about reservations?
    Make a reservation in advance because it’s a popular place
  • How did the writer visit the islands?
    On a guided tour
  • How did the writer describe the experience?
    A great experience
  • Why does the writer recommend staying there?
    To escape busy modern life
  • What continent is the writer travelling in?
    South America
  • Why did the writer think it was important to buy something?
    Because the local people don’t get much money from the tours
  • What makes the beds warm at night?
    Hot water bottles
  • How did the writer feel about going inside someone’s home?
    A bit uncomfortable
  • What did the writer learn about on the tour?
    Local culture and history
  • What did the writer learn by staying with the family?
    A lot about the Uros culture
  • What problem did the writer notice on the islands?
    There were lots of tourists
  • What are the floating islands made from?
    Totora grasses
  • What did the writer know about the islands before visiting?
    people
    or culture
    Nothing about the place
  • How did the local people react to visitors entering their homes?
    They seemed happy to welcome them
  • What kind of food could visitors find on the big island?
    Local food
  • Where are the Uros floating islands located?
    On Lake Titicaca in Peru
  • What should visitors bring with them?
    Warm clothes
  • What do the Uros people use the totora for?
    To make the strong floor of the island
  • How was the accommodation described?
    Simple but comfortable with spectacular views
  • What positive effect has tourism had on the community?
    They now have solar panels and more money for young people
  • Did the writer go on the boat?
    No
    they didn’t have time
  • What happens to the totora at the bottom over time?
    It becomes old and starts to break
  • What modern improvement did tourism bring?
    Solar panels
  • Why do the islanders have to make new floors every few months?
    Because of the large number of tourists walking on the islands
  • Where do the totora grasses grow?
    Around the lake
  • What type of accommodation did they have?
    A guest house
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