Floating On Titicaca

On Lake Titicaca, off the shore of Puno Peru, there are some 300 floating islands that the locals have constructed of dried reeds. As you step onto one of these over sized rafts, the "ground" squishes a bit below your feet. As the reeds on the bottom rot, new reads are added to the top maintaining the integrity of the island. Usually one large family or several small families live on each of these islands. If there is fighting among the islanders, they simply sever the island and float away from each other.

The local ladies.

The boats are also made of reeds.