I was in Copacabana for a night but there was really nothing much to do in this quaint little town. As I walked my loneliness away, I bumped into this Chinese Canadian girl I met in Bali some 2 years ago. It is such a small world for travelers. I was too tired to meet her again or maybe I was just not excited to be with anyone that night. So I just slept.
The next day, I went to the waterfront to catch the public ferry to this place called 'isla del sol' or island of the sun. It is the largest island on Lake Titicaca, an ancient holy site of the Inca. It is just a 2-hour boat ride away from the town and I thought the place might be worth checking out.
I found a cheap private room in front of the lake. Fortunately, there were no wifi, fancy bars, and restaurants on this little island. This is a perfect place for anyone who's looking for solitude in nature. A good opportunity to release your creative juices. If you can't stand to be alone here, then make sure to bring someone with you. It takes some practice to be alone and not feel lonely... especially in a place like this.
You can swim in the lake when it's not too cold or you can just do some trekking around. The terrain is harsh, rocky and hilly. The roads are undeveloped and there are no motor vehicles. There are some extensive walking tracks to make your exploration easier but the sun and altitude might really tire you.
The main economic activities of the locals in the surrounding villages are farming, fishing, and tourism. There are about 800 families living on this island.
There are more than 80 ruins on this island and most of these date to the Inca period 15th century AD. Many hills on the island contain agricultural terraces.
There's also a lovely sandy beach where you can enjoy an afternoon of freedom and idleness. My recommended activity is to silently stare at the cloud-studded sky and calm lake. Or just read a book while enjoying the tranquility. It was just pretty much what I did on the island of the sun. But one day was enough. I was back to the civilization the next day.