Catch the Waves, Speak the Language: Spanish for Travellers
Are you planning an adventure to Latin America or Spain? Maybe you are dreaming of visiting Machu Picchu or Chichen Itza, surfing the legendary long waves at Chicama in Peru, or catching barrels in Puerto Escondido, Mexico? Or perhaps you are heading to Europe to tackle the famous left-hand break in Mundaka, Spain, or walk the historic Camino de Santiago?
Before you pack your bags, make sure you grab a copy of "Spanish for Travellers." It even includes a dedicated page of essential vocabulary just for surfers—incredibly handy for when you need to ask the locals where the best breaks are!
What can you expect? By using her book, you will easily navigate everyday situations like chatting with locals on the beach, ordering drinks at a bar, or hitting the local markets.
The Aussie Connection
The book's roots go back to 1997 in Lima, where Lourdes met Mark Riley from Riley Balsa Surfboards while he was surfing and doing business in Peru. Mark became her very first Australian student. He proudly passed his first real-world test by ordering "Dos cervezas, por favor"!
Why This Book is Different
"There are plenty of travel Spanish books out there," Lourdes says. "However, many are just simple phrasebooks with zero grammar explanations, while others are dense textbooks bogged down by overly complicated rules.
This book strikes the perfect balance. It is a combination of a textbook and a phrasebook, featuring basic grammar breakdowns, practical exercises, and contextual dialogues. It is fully illustrated with vibrant drawings and pictures, and best of all, it is small and lightweight, making it the perfect travel companion."