Today’s blog post is about learning Quechua! Quechua, the language of the Incas. Also known as Runasmi (runa, roughly translated as ‘people’ and simi, meaning ‘speech’), it’s an expressive language family spoken in the Andes. We’ll be learning some useful phrases, as well as some interesting things about the culture! Overview of Quechua Language Quechua...Read More
Across the world many are going into quarantine, either self-imposed or government ordered. As Ayni is located in Cusco, Peru, we’d like to give you a look at quarantine here, as well as some personal experiences of those in the city. What’s it like in a day in quarantine in Cusco? Everything for necessities such...Read More
What you need to know about traveling to Peru, as the coronavirus crisis intensifies. Thinking about traveling to Peru soon? Here’s what you need to know about how coronavirus has affected traveling within and to the country. In an effort to to help combat the spread of this upper respiratory infection (known as COVID-19), the...Read More
The Myth, The Meaning, and the Custom If you ever visit Peru, especially the areas of Cusco, Puno, or Ayacucho, you’re sure to see a pair of clay bulls resting on the rooftops. I always wondered about the reason behind these ‘Toritos de Pucara’; the answer is fascinating! Toritos on a roof in Cusco, Peru...Read More
A llama blessing ceremony is an unforgettable experience. Site of the llama blessing ceremony. The day began with a drive through stunning scenery: majestic mountains, waterfalls, rolling green hills dotted with stillwater ponds (the glassy surface occasionally interrupted by the calm drip-drop of rain from the clouds above). As we rose in altitude, we saw...Read More
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