tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371200951356551588.post2069735266682003717..comments2022-11-07T10:05:20.364-05:00Comments on Veganoogle: Vegan Adventures in Ecuador and More...Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04490049301666156158noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371200951356551588.post-2796916030297549082012-09-03T08:43:07.911-04:002012-09-03T08:43:07.911-04:00Hi Vegaia,
We stayed mainly in Quito and visited ...Hi Vegaia,<br /><br />We stayed mainly in Quito and visited Otavalo and Mindo (all very high altitude!). Take gingko biloba daily during the week before your trip and during your trip - it helps with altitude adjustment. They also sell cocaine leaf teaf or "te de coca" (don't worry it does not contain the active drug compound), which helped with altitude. We brought "The Ginger People" brand ginger chew candies, which helped to curb nausea during a few bumpy rides into the mountains. Definitely bring a waterproof windbreaker, because the weather is beautiful, but tends to rain for a short period daily in the late afternoon. As for vegan food in Ecuador, Happycow.net lists some veg-friendly restaurants in major cities. Stick to fresh fruits for breakfast and snacks, and rice, beans, and veggies for lunch and dinner. If you can speak Spanish or bring a translated card with dietary restrictions, explain that you need rice, beans, and veggies without butter, meat-based broths, or cheese. They definitely do not understand "vegetarian," so you have to explain yourself carefully. Have a great trip!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04490049301666156158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371200951356551588.post-12239614011065126782012-09-02T22:17:41.173-04:002012-09-02T22:17:41.173-04:00Thanks for the info. We going to Ecuador this wint...Thanks for the info. We going to Ecuador this winter! Did you visit any high altitude cities? If so, which ones? Anything you can share would be great. ThanksVegaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01622207494606161927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371200951356551588.post-89647329089798409702011-11-01T04:04:31.174-04:002011-11-01T04:04:31.174-04:00I would love to try it sometime.I would love to try it sometime.Elenahttp://uniquenewgifts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371200951356551588.post-78745163071792746262011-10-07T13:14:06.098-04:002011-10-07T13:14:06.098-04:00Kerala's are an acquired taste, but having gro...Kerala's are an acquired taste, but having grown up eating them - I like them and the thought of eating them excited me.Shaheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602971207085826708noreply@blogger.com