Beware of This One Thing Before Traveling to the Andes Mountains of Colombia
Beware of This One Thing Before Traveling to the Andes Mountains of Colombia
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Altitude Sickness
I have only been here four days, and the past few days, I have felt sick, but not ill feeling sick, but a malaise, low appetite, low-grade headache, and overall exhaustion.
I went from Bogotá at 8660 feet to Suesca at 8478 to Tunja at 9359; I have concluded, based on a consultation with a fellow medical friend, that I have a mild case of altitude sickness.
It makes sense going from almost sea level to where I am now. I should have realized this when I was extra out of it this week — misplacing my credit cards and making rookie mistakes.
Also, I have been sleeping at least 10 hours a night, well in bed, but tossing and turning all night. I usually sleep anywhere I am.
After I went out for lunch, I returned to my hotel room to chill, do nothing, write, and lay in bed. I had this room until Saturday when I was planning to go to my friend’s place, which is only 30 min away, yet it is also at an elevation above 8000 feet.
So, if I do not feel better, my friend recommended I get below 8000 feet, so I do not develop a dangerous case of altitude sickness. Luckily, Villa de Leyva is close by and is only around 7000, and if that does not work, I will continue to head east out of the Mountains.
I was in this part of the country less than six months ago, but I realized I was already acclimated to the weather and terrain. So I will be drinking lots of water and breathing deeply, and hopefully, all will be well by morning.
I might wander out to find some coca tea, but I have not seen it yet. I also read online any form of hot liquid helps, and even Coca-Cola!
Everyone here is used to the thinner air, and this area isn’t a hotspot for tourists, especially from outside of Colombia. So, if you head to the mountains, you are not going crazy; it's probably the altitude.
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