from Kola to Queue

After reading Alastair´s entry I thought Id better put my side of the adventure. Except I can´t - my head is still a mush from the altitude and Im constantly asking Alastair how to spell words like, well, ´constantly´.

Lesson no 1: Dont mix Salsa dancing with altitude.


Still its not so bad for me...

Alastair had succumbed to the Inca Cola Im afraid and is threatening not to come back unless he´s guaranteed a regular supply on his return - I suggested Methadone but her recons it wont be strong enough.

Lesson No 2: Think very carefully before drinking Inca Kola, there really is no way back.

I think the Guinea pig farm today (known locally as Queue)however finally sent up both over the edge. We´d seen one in Peru also but we had been spared the somewhat dubious pleasure of seeing them spit roasted (apparently a real delicacy in South America). Still apparently they are very nutritious and its made a major difference to the lives of the growers, giving them an independent living.

Lesson No 3: One person´s pet is another´s recommended daily protein allowance.

Otovalo is really nice and relaxed and surrounded by beautiful mountains - had to pass on the walk around the lake however as it was raining when we arrived (made me home sick!). Tomorrow we are visiting ecological agricultural projects which should be really interesting. Visiting Fernando, our development worker´s house was a great alternative, esp due to the fact that I was given the finest cup of tea since my arrival in South America.

Taking on average 300 pics a day at the moment so unless Alastair gets his Inca Cola we will subject you to a painful death by slide show.

Lesson No 4: Lessons, did some one mention lessons? I really cant remem...