Spanish as spoken in Peru has adopted many words from the predominant indigenous language, Quechua. Uquspa is a Quechea word that means the first rain of the year. If it occurs in August, it's considered a sign that farmers will have a good harvest. The earlier that it arrives, the better the prognosis.
The uquspa arrived today, the day that we found a house to rent in Huaraz. So we'll consider it a good omen for our stay here as well.
The rainy season -- when it rains almost every day -- won't begin until late September or early October.
The uquspa arrived today, the day that we found a house to rent in Huaraz. So we'll consider it a good omen for our stay here as well.
The rainy season -- when it rains almost every day -- won't begin until late September or early October.
