Fruit is prohibitively expensive for islanders, and stationery is a very welcome gift for the children.
If staying overnight, you'll be allocated a family home to stay by the island council or elders. This is to ensure income from tourists gets spread fairly.
You can buy the fruit on the edge of Lake Titicaca, and just give it out to islanders you encounter walking up from the boat and in the town.
If you would like to visit the school, go with your guide to ask to donate stationery for/to the children.
You may find it one of the most rewarding aspects of your trip.
Lake Titicaca
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