Totora Rafts
These artificial islands float in Lake Titicaca, a body of water high in the Andes Mountains between Peru and Bolivia in South America. Living on the islands are a native people called Uros.
These days, most Uros live on the mainland. But those who remain on the lake host a parade of tourists who are eager to glimpse their unusual lifestyle. Makes about four dozen islands. Small islands can hold a few families; larger islands may hold a school.
Phumdis
Loktak Lake, a large body of water in northeastern India, is chock full of drifting islands called phumdis. These spongy rafts carry local fishermen and their huts. Serves about 4,000 people.
Ingredients
- Loktak Lake
- vegetation
- fish
- sangai deer
- waterproof boots
Ingredients
- Lake Titicaca
- large supply of totora reeds
Directions
- Weave totora reeds together into a mat of the desired size.
- The roots of the reeds will form a dense layer at the bottom of your island and keep it afloat.
- Be sure to anchor your island to the bottom of the lake so it doesn't drift!
- As the underside of your island rots away, you'll have to periodically add new layers of reeds to the surface.
- Totora reeds may also be used for food, tea, or medicine.
Directions
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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