Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Vocabulario

FLORERO- Literally a vase (flor is flower), but used to described a grand orator who does little after the talk. Often used to describe the very chatty Peruvian president, Alan Garcia.
Q'OSQO- Quechua spelling of Cusco, which means the belly button of the world, as this majestic city used to be in the center of the vast Inca empire.
SAQSAWAMAN- Inca ruins close to Cusco. Now read out the name. Separate "saqsa" from "waman". And you'll understand why everyone here calls the remains "sexy woman."

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