In a parallel quest to become superhuman once back at sea level, I just barely survived my first run in the Andes here in Ecuador. If the elevation, hills, and the drivers don’t kill me, then the visible particulate in the air surely will. It only took 10 minutes before I was gasping, with a burning plastic taste in the back of my throat. Almost needed to relive some Jackie Chan moves at an intersection (doesn’t a red light still mean stop?!) The mountains looming above are still laughing at my feebleness.
Thankfully we have a shower here, complete with a 5000-watt electric heater right on the head. (I identified my first energy efficiency opportunity when the lights around the house dimmed during every shower.) Calling the water “caliente” is an overstatement. And if the run doesn’t kill me, surely the questionable wiring will.
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Quite an adventure so far; have enjoyed reading the posts. The wiring style I’ve seen many times throughout my travels to less developed countries. I particularly like the fact the heater’s ground wire is not connected to anything but air…………..shocking.
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Thanks for the analysis. Please send a rubber bath mat.
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Sounds like a blast! I love Vermont!! Wish you had taken Cordyceps, Reishi or breathe with you! Specific for high altitudes!
Thank you kindly, Cynthia 802.922-6993 cynperrin@gmail.com
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Will find out when I try to crest Rucu Pichincha this weekend.
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We would like you all to come back safe ,as our new neighbors above all careful of the traffic. We are thinking of you daily, going by your house is pretty cool. I’m sure they can all learn a great deal about efficient power, and we are sure you will be learning lots from them daily. Love to all the Perrins, Paulie
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