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“We are expecting guests who are only coming to see our 1914 4-cylinder hot-bulb semi-diesel Bolinder engine fired up, and have subscribed generously for the experience. Here, under the leadership of Chief Engineer, Maximo Flores, the engine is being prepared and, as a trial run, proved to be in good working order!

We also appreciated the transformation on the main deck. Now that the bulkheads have been installed and deck beams repaired the vibration of the deck has been totally eliminated and all is now firm under foot.”

“I spent a very pleasant day investigating Luquina Chico which is a small community on the northern coast of Chucuito, the southern peninsular which forms the “gateway” to the Lake from Puno.

By express launch 45mins. By slow launch 2hrs. from Puno.

The community offers full board and lodge with families. The programme is an initiative to promote rural tourism and although the homes are modest, they provide hot water and all meals. The location and views of Lake Titicaca are beautiful and the people, like Sra Flor de Maria, pictured, very hospitable. As yet, this community, of fishermen and smallholders is not “touristy” nor do they have wifi so best to contact via Manuel Quispe: email. manuel0117@hotmail.com”