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9th March 2014

L-O-L-A, Lola!
Thanks for the Copacabana ear worm Brendan! But thank goodness (I think) by the time I'd finished reading the blog I was signing Lola by the Kinks... mind you 'music and passion were always in fashion, at the copaaaaa' is not much worse than 'Lola L-O-L-A Lola lo-lo-lo-lo Lola' :) Glad to hear you are feeling better x

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8th March 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

And we can hear you singing Lola!
You know you are a world traveler when you get back for the 2nd time to hang out with Tara. Oh yes, just heading down to South America for a few days to catch up with an old friend. I love it. Beautiful Lake Titicaca, the dancing, puffy clouds and snow topped mountains. Ah, joyful. Longing for some food photos. (we are sitting in the Dayton airport, next Chicago, then on to Dublin)

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8th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Take your hands off your ears, I am done singing
Food shots will be coming. I haven't been eating much, so haven't taken any. I agree, it is joy being down here. Meeting Tara again is just an unexpected bonus. We are planning a couple day excursions when I return from Uyuni. Will have some pics of the two of us then. Safe travels and have a wonderful time!

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8th March 2014

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

I hope we meet Taracloud in Peru, too...
we will be staying in the Mosoq Hotel in Puno the evenings of 5 and 6 May. By then you will probably be back in San Francisco, where I hope our paths will cross some day. I agree with you that Travelblog is a wonderful friendly community.

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8th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

You will love Lake Titicaca
I hope you get a chance to meet Tara. Like so many of us travelers, she is fun, open to adventure and can talk on so many different topics. If you find yourself heading to CA, please give a shout. I would love to meet you. And thank you for your nice comments. I really appreciate them.

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8th March 2014

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Hey Santa Claus!
Brendan, it was so good to see you again--really, it doesn't feel like a year. And wow--such goodies you brought--it was a fab Christmas in March. My old computer died the morning you brought my new one--just in the nick of time! So glad you got to see the Aymara dancers in town and are feeling better. Have fun walking across the Isla del Sol!

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8th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Looking forward to seeing you in La Paz too
When you said that your old computer had died, it showed me how it was meant to be that I was able to bring your new one. I hope you are loving it. I had a great time on Sun Island. The weather was incredible and views were beyond compare.

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8th March 2014

Binns and Cheryl
Binnson and Cheryl

The worst!
Altitude sickness is the worst, grab a big bag of coca leaves for some relief :-)

From Blog: Oh Mr. Altitude, Why Do You Do This?

8th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Too True
You are so right. I have been drinking a lot of the tea and am feeling much better. Thanks for writing.

From Blog: Oh Mr. Altitude, Why Do You Do This?

7th March 2014

Ted
non-member comment

Darn sickness
Hi B, Sorry to hear about your bout with altitude sickness. I have always found by drinking a lot of alcohol I am still sick but at least feel good about the reason. Keep fighting it and have a great trip. Loved the pictures as always.

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8th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

You have a good point Ted
Perhaps I should introduce some alcohol into the mix so I can point the finger at it. Glad you are following along.

From Blog: Oh Mr. Altitude, Why Do You Do This?

7th March 2014

Jo Trouble
Jo McCarthy

Down time on the go
Ha - I can relate to wanting to be out there soaking up as much as possible - but sometimes a lazy day is called for. Hope that's the last of the altitude problems!

From Blog: Oh Mr. Altitude, Why Do You Do This?

8th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Having a good balance to go and sit
Thanks Jo. I am feeling much better. And honestly after yesterday's hike up and down and up and down Sun Island, I am looking forward to a day of rest today. Will catch up on a few blogs.

From Blog: Oh Mr. Altitude, Why Do You Do This?

7th March 2014

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

We are hoping that we won't be too affected by altitude...
as we live at 8500 ft. But altitude is one of the reasons we are going now instead of when we are older. We'll to the cruises then. Anyway, I'm enjoying your experiences in anticipation.

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8th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

You should be fine
I didn't realize how high up you live. I think you should be fine. It's good to get some of these trips in while you are younger. I like the cruising idea for later. I hope you are going to visit Sun Island while you are here. Blog will be coming soon.

From Blog: Oh Mr. Altitude, Why Do You Do This?

7th March 2014

aspiringnomad
Jason

Altitude.
It once knocked me for six in La Paz. I was out for 48 hrs. The lovely lady at the hostel nursed me back...or at least she claims to have. I don't remember much. Copocabana is that bit higher than La Paz. If you still have altitude sickness, all the chemists down there sell cheap meds over the counter for altitude. You can even buy one pill at a time. Failing that do as the locals do and drink coca tea. Or better yet, chew it. It has some surprisingly pleasant side-affects if done right. I particularly recommend sampling it during bus journeys. Ask a local. Get better. And, enjoy!

From Blog: Oh Mr. Altitude, Why Do You Do This?

8th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Coca Has Been My Friend
Thank you Jason and Jennifer. I'm on the mend now, so am continuing with the coca. Will be happy when I feel all the way back to normal. The good thing is that I have been on the go too much to think about it.

From Blog: Oh Mr. Altitude, Why Do You Do This?

7th March 2014

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Drug-less
Before I read Merry Jo's comment I did wonder if medication would help altitude sickness. It sounds hideous! But thanks for the tip, I'll have to remember to drug it up when the time comes for our Bolivia trip :)

From Blog: Oh Mr. Altitude, Why Do You Do This?

8th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

It didn't hit me this hard last year
I am feeling much better, but still can't eat. You may want to try some of the prescriptions before you come. I had a bad reaction to it last year, so didn't want to try it again.

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7th March 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Vacation Brendan
Great photo

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7th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thank you
Yup, Vacation Brendan is starting to show up now. I am looking forward to seeing more of this country.

From Blog: Oh Mr. Altitude, Why Do You Do This?

7th March 2014

Jackie
non-member comment

Ah yes, altitude sickness. Even the seasoned traveller is not immune from it. It hit me in La Paz too, but even worse on a trek in the mountains. Great shots Brendan, and once again your beautiful writing style places your reader there with you.

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7th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thanks Jackie
I didn't have it too bad last year, but this year, ugh. Thank you for your nice comments. I try to keep my blogs conversational. It's good to have you along.

From Blog: Oh Mr. Altitude, Why Do You Do This?

7th March 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Better living through chemistry
Time to take some meds so it does not slow you down. Geologically speaking the Valley of the Moon is enchanting. It looks mystical. You do love quinoa!

From Blog: Oh Mr. Altitude, Why Do You Do This?

7th March 2014

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

No Meds with Me
I will just have to work through this. I am feeling much better, but still have problems eating. Each day is a bit better though. And yes, the Valley of the Moon was great. Unfortunately they are building houses right there. Hopefully they won't destroy the whole valley.

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