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RE: My Upcoming Solo Travel to Himalaya mountains in India in 10 days but I am having mixed feeling
Maybe take the altitude sickness pill.
I was staying in the highest cities in South America, around 4000+ m, and the first 2 days were like hell for me. Good thing there's coca tea lol. Now I miss the altitude, ;)
Good luck on your trip, I'd be waiting for your post!
I am worried , again of the side effects from pill. May be it will be worse than actual AMS. haha. What is coca tea? oh it makes me more worried now that you have similar experience. :( Thank you.
Coca is a plant, native to South America - Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is used by the natives for the altitude sickness, and as a mild stimulant that suppresses hunger, thirst, pain, and fatigue. Also used for other shamanic purposes lol .
But it is also abused by some countries in South America by turning it into unlawful chemical (coke), that becomes a cash crop and a major product being exported illegally to all parts of the world.
I was just feeling dizzy and like drunk walking around the town of Potosi in Bolivia one night lol. It will pass, it depends on how a person reacts to altitude. Don't worry, just don't underestimate it, so be prepared.
PS Speaking of altitude and coca leaves, you just gave me an idea for a post! ;)
so , coke come from coca,didn't know lol , although I know about those illegally drugs from south america, especially from the movie. if you eat the plant, does it make you high too?
I just tried chewing the leaves just like those truck drivers lol, because they are always on the road and need to stay awake.
But I hate chewing it so I guess I didn't feel the effect. But it is good as a tea! Almost all coffee shops have the coca tea in Cusco, Peru and also often offered instead of coffee when you are visiting the local people's houses.
Though, I didn't feel high when drinking the tea, it just makes me feel relaxed. Just like the other tea lol.
I got it , thanks for you explanation.