SRU in Peru: The Tradition Continues: Peruvianisms!

In order to keep with the going tradition of the previous SRUinPeru groups, we have made a list of Peruvianisms that we've collected during our stay. They're all things we've learned from Peruvians or members from our group. There are some Canadianisms and Englandisms mixed in there too from some of the members. Here it goes!

1. Stop signs are only a suggestion (that is often ignored)

2. Every bus ride feels like its going to be your last. As Logan said so eloquently: "It's kind of like a rickety roller coaster...that's not on a track....and a crazy Peruvian is driving it."

3. Guard rails are rare, especially when driving 2 inches away from a cliff

4. Injections heal all things

5. If you get wet then you will get cold, and if you get cold then you will get sick. Therefore don't shower.

6. If you're white, you need to buy something

7. Peruvians don't smile for pictures

8. Toilet seats are overrated

9. You need at least 3 pairs of socks on at all times

10. If you have flat feet, its the end of the world

11. It's not a meal unless it has potatoes. And sometimes rice and potatoes together.

12. Vegetarians aren't normal. And they must only eat eggs.

13. If you're 5'10" then you're a skyscraper

15. Getting a pillow in your hostel is overrated

16. Booger is a swear word in England

17. CLARO!!

18. Empanadas are amazing

19. Some Canadians will search all of Peru to find the right kind of alfajores. But understandably so.

20. If it ain't 3 liters of pop, it ain't nothing.

21. Peruvians sure can make some excellent chocolate.

22. Some desserts are like melted air fresheners

23. Ostriches would love Peru

24. Do dragons even have legs?