Legs aching and feeling ravenous from the trek, you wonder if you'll be pitching your karpa for one more night. Suddenly the truck stops and it's clear that lawa and kuka mati are on the cards. 'Añay tayta' you say gratefully with a full belly, and that's when your dinner host offers you a bed for the night ...

You realise it's true - a few Quechua words can work wonders !

- your key to genuine encounters with Quechua speakers

- covers all your travel needs in the Andes - practical and cultural

- sections on trekking, homestays and Andean cuisine

- detailed grammar chapter helps you harness the language

- easy-to-use pronunciation guide throughout