tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post2333164181477308757..comments2023-11-04T04:33:57.061-07:00Comments on Family world travel and volunteering: Cusco, Peru: Mate De Coca, Anyone?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-7793452106219671042010-11-30T16:26:03.360-08:002010-11-30T16:26:03.360-08:00Sounds perfect! It will be my first afternoon for ...Sounds perfect! It will be my first afternoon for sure.Ayngelinahttp://www.baconismagic.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-11190069901166105312010-11-28T22:09:36.237-08:002010-11-28T22:09:36.237-08:00Glad I have stumbled across your blog. Its a crack...Glad I have stumbled across your blog. Its a cracking read. I'll be sure to be follow it more closely from now on.Spencerhttp://dominicanrepublichotelsandresorts.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-92026916116027675502010-11-28T07:40:54.886-08:002010-11-28T07:40:54.886-08:00Hi Ryan,
In this case I ordered it, but chances ar...Hi Ryan,<br />In this case I ordered it, but chances are your hotel or hostel will have complimentary coca leaf tea for you on your arrival.<br />It is pretty well known and on most menus. Almost every indigenous person sucks on a wad of coca leaves if they are hiking somewhere. Coca leaves are the key ingredient in cocaine.<br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502288785571912221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-10147422831937843752010-11-28T07:36:28.573-08:002010-11-28T07:36:28.573-08:00Jason,
Is this a drink a foreigner must request, ...Jason,<br /><br />Is this a drink a foreigner must request, or is it usually a prerequisite to become acclimated to the country, so to speak?<br /><br />RyanRyan O'Harrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05662902100182810430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-68161312929442771262010-11-27T15:02:14.261-08:002010-11-27T15:02:14.261-08:00I never noticed much of an effect, but I also live...I never noticed much of an effect, but I also live at close to 6000 feet, so that could be why. Did enjoy the taste, though! Wish I could've brought some home with me.1Dad1Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988328189702945360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-43616746897215320842010-11-27T07:50:55.823-08:002010-11-27T07:50:55.823-08:00Hi Nancie,
You should definitely plan a visit. We...Hi Nancie,<br />You should definitely plan a visit. We were in Peru for 7 months and only scratched the surface.<br />Thanks for commenting.<br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502288785571912221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-12909306322882640532010-11-27T05:27:47.577-08:002010-11-27T05:27:47.577-08:00Interesting! I never knew this. What a nice introd...Interesting! I never knew this. What a nice introduction to the country.Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-11292843890955741502010-11-26T08:23:25.004-08:002010-11-26T08:23:25.004-08:00Hi Ana,
Yes, it really is. It also gives you a lit...Hi Ana,<br />Yes, it really is. It also gives you a little energy as you are climbing the Inca Tail towards Machu Picchu. I took an overnight bus and as I was leaving the bus in the morning, there were coca leaves scattered around the floor where the driver sat. It's the Red Bull of the Andes.<br />Thanks for commenting.<br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502288785571912221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-6523297402245744342010-11-25T15:42:08.721-08:002010-11-25T15:42:08.721-08:00They say it's the best cure for altitude sickn...They say it's the best cure for altitude sickness. My mum drank it once in Salta, Argentina, and she felt like running a marathon, whereas my dad didn't drink coca tea and felt curling up on the floor!Ana O'Reillyhttp://myscrapbookmisapuntes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com