1. In Peru, pedestrians are valued as potential taxi customers; if this does not describe you, get out of the way.
2. Dusty and/or muddy Peruvian roads + white pants = bad packing choice.
3. Carne means meat; watch out for menus having no other qualifiers.
4. Breathing and digestion are affected by altitude. So is the temperature of my morning coffee. ‘Nuff said.
5. Double-decker, long distance night buses offer a unique tourist experience. Also ‘nuff said.
6. In spite of its name, toilet paper does not actually go into the toilet; it is not cool to forget this.
7. In terms of time, be clear on whether Peruvian or non-Peruvian is being used— neither one actually matches the clock but the latter one can often happen before you get there.
8. “No gracias” can be said at least 85 times while hanging out in the Plaza de Armas (but not more than 5 times to the same person).
9. There are more fiestas, siestas, parades, processions, and holidays (i.e. times when stores, schools & offices are closed) than one could ever imagine, or plan for.
10. Speaking Spanish with a maritime accent is bound to elicit even the most basic English skills of Peruvians.
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