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Ecuador and food Posted on: Tue, 20 Apr 2004 09:25:06 -0600

> > Here's what to expect: Eating at higher altitudes, lots of intestinal
gas
> > and projectile diarrehea. Give yourself around 3 or 4 days at altitude
> > (3000+ meters) to go through this phase, then you'll feel better.

I wouldn't worry about it. I went to Ecuador (first week) and Peru (second
week) and felt light headed when we were at Lake Titicaca (3,800m). I did a
lot of walking in Ecuador and never had any problems. Odds are you'll be
fine.

Steve