One Downside of Traveling Through the Andes Mountains of Colombia
When I was in Colombia 6 months ago, I ended my trip in the Andes mountains. I also fell in love with the Boyacá region of Colombia.
It has some of the best food in Colombia and incredible mountains, plus a rich history that does not involve the cartels or drug lords.
As a guy on the bus told me today, Cundinamara and Boyacá are an island compared to the rest of Colombia, and you feel it everywhere you go.
Many still use the traditional ways to farm and go to the markets with their produce. Seeing the women in traditional dress selling their crafts, and everyone wearing a Ruana (poncho) + a little black hat.
It is so beautiful to see traditions and cultures preserved. However, I have one little problem while exploring the mountains this time. Or maybe I have not adapted yet.
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…
