Peru Diction Quiz

Alberto and Che arrived in Tacana first. They walked throughout the entire day looking for any civilization they could find. Unable to find civilization in the DESOLATE desert, they decided to spend the long, cold night on the ground. They were able to build a small fire using some small twigs put other than that, they were left to freeze. Early the next morning, they continued on their treacherous journey to Cuzco. They arrived at what the MESTIZOS called the “Land of Peron” There; they boarded a train with other animals and a few laconic Indians. As they traveled further, they realized how much of a language barrier there really was. Finally, a man representing the American Popular Revolutionary Alliance explained about the ritual the people of Peru do when they pass the famous stone pyramids. As they approached the pyramids, the Peruvians crossed themselves and the APRA man explained that the people used to bring stones as an offering to Pachamama, or Mother Earth, and when the pyramid of stones were completed, they placed a cross at the top. Finally, they reach bay Puno and head into a small market in Sicuani. They are told that when hey arrive in Cuzco, Dr. Hermosa, an ex-leprologist, will be helping them. After experiencing the town and the Indians, Che denounces that “the destiny of those unhappy individuals is to STAGNATE in some minor bureaucratic position and die hoping that one of their children thanks to the miraculous powers of a drop of colonizing blood in their veins might somehow achieve the goal they aspire until their last day” (97). Finally, they arrive in Cuzco. Che describes this place as “EVOCATIVE” and he seems in awe at first. They then discuss the history of the Incan civilization while on their way to Machu Picchu (Old Mountain). They travel to the Cathedral of Maria Angolo and find hospitality with Senor Soto for a while until they stop in Huambo and Huancarama Through their travels and the people they encounter, they glean together a lot of information about not only Peru, but also Latin America. Unfortunately, the truck driver IMPEDES their adventure when he explains that they cannot drive during Easter so the two must stay. Alberto and Che decide to go to church, but they soon discovered that the priest goes off on many TANGENTS, and the service became very long and near the middle, Che is BEFELLED by an asthma attack which forces them to leave. After another couple stops, they arrive in Lima where Che is ALLURED by the artistic style of the city. The stop at the Hospital de Guia and attend their first bullfight, and are taken back by the TUMULTUOUS crowd when they play the game of 21. At the end of their time in Peru, Che turns 24 and realizes how IMPETUOUS his life and journey has been.