Puno exists for tourism and it's main attraction, Lake Titicaca is flanked by humble farmers working the land and trout farmers plying the lake.
At 3800m above seas level, this is more than just one enormous navigable lake. It's cold nights, floating islands, vicious sun, micro-climate and lakeside communities (among many other things) make it an unusual and fascinating place to be in.
I got up early, very early to see Puno getting ready to serve the tourist hordes. I was left alone to wander as the sun came up over Titicaca and gradually the locals set themselves up to greet the gringos. Only at this time, over a period of 4 days, did I find Puno with it's guard down, sort of. It was one of the most beautiful mornings i'd had yet.
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