http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/ Living in Cuenca, Ecuador Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:37:07 GMT Michael Forrest http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/215 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/215 Probably some of this tea has leaves from the coca plant, the same from which cocaine is derived. It is used as a stimulant.   from wikipedia.com Cocaine Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:01:59 GMT Mary Ann Z Dion http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/214 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/214 Hi, There are a few stores along Calle Larga in Cuenca - not really sure of the names - but they are all around the 10 de Augusto mercado. Hope it helps! Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:01:07 GMT Michael Forrest http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/213 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/213 For a sick attitude...hmmm...maybe read some buddhist scriptures. Ohh, you mean altitude sickness..OK... just take a chelated iron supplement available in any Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:55:35 GMT Patty http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/212 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/212 Here are the recommendations someone else sent to me...however, I am not willing to take the Rx as I am allergic to sulfa drugs. Also recommended, but not Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:55:12 GMT Patty http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/211 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/211 Would you be so kind as to tell me the name of the natural foods store and the location in either Quito or Cuenca? Or do we pick this up at the indigenous Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:11:50 GMT Scott Creasey http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/210 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/210 We tried the coca de mate tea. It is not very flavorful, if you enjoy tea. We found no effect at all on helping with the altitude in Quito. I have been told Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:03:16 GMT tomwilkinson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/209 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/209 Some cautionary notes: Unless you have past experience that would indicate that Cuenca's altitude of 8300 feet would be a problem for you, I wouldn't recommend Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:06:53 GMT John Rhodes http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/208 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/208 We Are also planning a trip to cuenca what drugs are you referring to. Should we get the drug in us or wait till we get there to get the prescriptions? John & Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:05:31 GMT isabelthedog http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/207 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/207 Coca mate tea - available in the natural foods stores. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:38:14 GMT Patty http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/206 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/206 Anyone have any tips for altitude sickness? Coming back to Ecuador mid-November, flying into Quito, staying a week in Cuenca. My husband and I both had a Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:41:53 GMT Maureen http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/205 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/205 Good evening, We are new to this group and so thankful for all the greta information1 Is there any type of list or directory of the condo/townhouse/apt Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:34:40 GMT sallach@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/204 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/204 Good day, We are new to the group and wanted to first start by saying thank you to everyone for all of your help and information! It's just wonderful to have Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:35:58 GMT Rick K http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/203 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/203 Thank you for the information. I read that I can maintain a balance on my credit card and take withdrawals for free. Has anyone else tried this? Does it work? Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:21:14 GMT retired_poppi http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/202 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/202 ... Banks in Cuenca with zero ATM fee: Banco Pichinca, Banco Internacional, and Banco del Austro. There may be others. The US bank may charge a foreign Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:08:34 GMT Rick K http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/201 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cuenca_Ecuador/message/201 Please tell me which banks do not charge an ATM fee