Sloths are time travelers.


(2004)

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Sea lions and sloths have some things in common. They love to nap! 😴 Sea lions can even sleep in the water. Sloths can't do that, although they are surprisingly good swimmers. However, both have algae in their fur! You also like algae in your fur? Don't let the behaviour of others destroy your inner peace. If you love being lazy in the sun, breeding algae on your beautiful body, that's great!✌

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Traditionally, coca leaves are consumed in the Andes. You get it offered on every corner in plastic bags. The original form of consumption is by chewing the leaves. Mate de Coca is something of a national drink in Peru. It's also available in small tea bags, but I always had loose leaves. There's even chocolate with coca leaves! Very often there are restaurants and bars that somehow refer to coca.

The leaves are used as a stimulant, as a dietary supplement, for ritual and medicinal purposes. They help suppress hunger, fatigue and cold and are very effective against altitude sickness as they improve oxygen uptake. Also, the coca leaves have always had a spiritual meaning.

I found it similar in effect to black tea. There are no known side effects and you won't get addicted to it. It would take about 300 grams of dry coca leaves to extract 1 gram of cocaine by chemical extraction.

And please don't misunderstand, I'm absolutely no friend of the drug cocaine. People who snort this in order to feel superior, thereby contribute to terrible atrocities such as murder and trafficking.

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😂 When I waited in Santa Teresa for the bus to Cusco, I met a Swede. He was in transit and brought some rapé from the Brazilian Amazon. He couldn't tell me exactly what's in it. Tobacco and other plants, he said. It looked a bit like crack, so I just tried it. What should happen bad?😅
Shamans use it ritually to establish contact with the Great Spirit. You blow the rapé with a v-shaped tube into the nostrils. The shamans actually take longer pipes and blow each other's nostrils. It's very strong tobacco, which burns in the nose and goes directly into the head. Shortly thereafter, a deep relaxation spreads throughout the body. I found it very pleasant, so I got some on the San Pedro market in Cusco and brought it to Germany. I still have most of it. It is really strong! Always fun to offer it to my friends. 😜 But actually there is a much deeper meaning behind it. Those who are interested should search for "sacred rapé rites".✌☺

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You shouldn't take the tour to Islas Ballestas in blazing sun. In the morning it's much cooler and the animals are still on the rocks. Imagine this photo in a bright blue sky. Not very exciting, right? Take the first tour, it will be worth it!

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Sloth Neeews: Sea Lions Queen scratches her ear! Paparazzi right on the spot! What is Seagull doing there? Sloth Neeews reports directly on this event from 2018. Stay tuned but don't forget your life goals.

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The stone sculptures in Aguas Calientes represent components of religion and culture of the Inca Empire.

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The stone sculptures in Aguas Calientes represent components of religion and culture in the Inca Empire.

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I spent a day more in Aguas Calientes than planned. I actually wanted to go to Santa Teresa first, but I fell asleep during the trip and when I was in Hidroeléctrica, I just hiked right over the tracks to Aguas Calientes. There is a small thermal bath, which did my sore muscles very well. It wasn't very crowded, so I had my peace. In Santa Teresa there is also a thermal bath, which is larger, but I didn't like it so much.

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It often drizzled in Aguas Calientes, so I bought this hat. Best hat ever! Totally completed me! 😃

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