Theodore Discovers the Two-Colored Lake

Theodore the Turtle loved to explore, and today, he was traveling through the high mountains of Peru. The air felt cool as he climbed higher and higher, his little feet moving slowly but steadily. Theodore had heard of a special lake called Ticllacocha, and he was very curious to see it for himself.

As he got closer, the mountain peaks of Ticlla and Huayna Cotoni stood tall in the distance. They seemed to watch over the land, like quiet giants. Theodore knew he was close now because the lake was hidden nearby, at a very high spot in the world—so high that even clouds seemed to rest on the mountains.

Finally, Theodore reached Ticllacocha, which was nestled in the Yauyos Province in a place called Tanta District. At this height, 4,475 meters above the ground, Theodore felt like he was at the top of the world!

Ticllacocha wasn’t just any lake. Its name came from the Quechua language, where "tiklla" meant two-colored, and "qucha" meant lake. Theodore noticed something amazing. The lake shimmered with two different colors, depending on how the sunlight hit it. Sometimes it looked blue, and other times it sparkled with a silvery-white shade. It was like the lake had two personalities!

Theodore liked learning the names of other lakes nearby, like Paucarcocha, Chuspicocha, and Piscococha. They weren’t far from Ticllacocha, and together, they created a magical place in the mountains.

As Theodore rested by the water, he thought about how special Ticllacocha was, not just because of its beauty, but also because it lived high up where few creatures ever traveled. It was a hidden wonder of the world, and Theodore was happy he had come to discover it.

With his curiosity satisfied for now, Theodore knew he would continue his adventures, always eager to find out more about the world around him.