I NEEDED OXYGEN and Left Cusco Peru on a LATAM A320

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Some people can handle being 11,152 ft above sea level easily. I can't! While in Cusco with the intention of visiting nearby Machu Piccchu I felt unwell. A persistent headache was not going away with standard remedies and my only salvation was frequent doses of oxygen. This is the story of leaving Cusco on a LATAM flight to Lima to get to sea level where oxygen is abundant! This video features a fully narrated flight on an A320 with a strategic seat on the left side of the plane for the extreme mountain, airport and Cusco city views on a high altitude slow climb!
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@Otoño24 9 дней назад

"A hot cup of mate de coca is made up of crushed coca leaves and is frequently used by locals of South America to treat altitude sickness, indigestion and general ailments. Both the coca and cannabis plants have been used for millennia as herbal medicines." This is exactly how I felt when my wife and I visited Cusco during the month of August, 1972 on a political science excursion under the auspices of our NYC college. Upon arrival, my oxygen level took a hit as well, but the hotel where we stayed had a doctor who treated us with a cup of "mate de coca." He told us to rest for a while after the drinking the tea. The effects were amazing. We had never been on such high elevation, either; however, the doctor knew best. We stayed in Cusco for at least another five days. Cusco is the heart of the rich and powerful Inca empire, and Machu Picchu is undoubtedly a site to behold. Thanks for sharing.

@PeterMasella 9 дней назад

Thanks for watching! I was also offered Muna tea in the hotels but oxygen was more effective.

@BruceM8 9 дней назад

I feel for you about the altitude issue. I spent a week at 12,000+ feet in Bolivia last year, and it was a challenge.

@PeterMasella 9 дней назад

Bolivia was next on my list but I'm not going because I learned I can't handle 12,000+ feet.

@SteveBryanFL 9 дней назад

Great video. Enjoyed seeing your capture of this beautiful area. Thanks for sharing. I will be making my first trip to the area (Peru and Chile) in March 2025.

@PeterMasella 9 дней назад

Have fun! Thanks for watching!

@jimmyjames6492 7 дней назад

Altitude sickness is no joke! Glad you were OK! Thanks for the info + video!

@PeterMasella 7 дней назад

Thank you!

@rajeevk.pathak771 4 дня назад

An "exotic" terrain indeed. Take care, Peter--- deficient atmospheric oxygen reminded me of the Leh-Ladakh in the northern-most Indian State of Ladakh. Most of the sightseeing that has ancient Hindu and Buddhist shrines starts at 14000 feet. No vegetation can sustain there. It is a 'frozen desert'. It appears you visited a similar terrain at high altitudes. That said, your running commentary is as always--- educating and engaging!

@yaronsteinbuch3956 9 дней назад

This place literally took your breath away! Great video and narration. Thanks!

@PeterMasella 9 дней назад

Well said!

@Double0pi 9 дней назад

"Filming it doesn't do it justice"--100%. I fell in love with the Andes when I was there a few months ago. I don't know if you ventured out of Cusco other than going to Macchu Picchu, but there are some really incredible day trips into the mountains that let you see some really amazing views. (But please, get those altitude meds first.) I took over 2,000 pictures, plus video; still doesn't capture the beauty of Peru. Love that zoom shot of the runway, btw.

@PeterMasella 9 дней назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@AVantinfluencer 7 дней назад

The minimum level of O2 isn't 95%, it's 90%.

@garrettb.-gtmkm9850 9 дней назад

It’s much better if you hike or drive to altitude. I spent my summer at about 6800ft. Climbing up to 8000-12000ft was not bad at all for me (aside from elevated heart rate and hydration issues - totally normal at altitude). I did the same thing last year after flying into DEN (5400ft) and spending the night at 4800ft. Had the worst nausea of my life. We climbed from 6800ft to 10000+ ft in three days. By comparison, I climbed the same distance in a day this year and had no issues whatsoever because I was acclimated. Acclimation or oxygen therapy is key for altitude - especially if you’re used to living near sea level like me.

@PeterMasella 7 дней назад

I agree. I don’t understand how so many people just get dropped off by plane at such a high altitude and do not experience any problems.

@red.guevarra 9 дней назад

I looked up the elevation for Cusco and OMG it's 11K feet! By comparison, Denver is half that and where I live (Omaha) is just over 1K.

@PeterMasella 8 дней назад

Yup

@oluwawamirionakoya3287 9 дней назад

Wow, thankfully, you're better, I bet they've given you some medications

@PeterMasella 8 дней назад

Thanks. No, I only took oxygen.

@philipcollura2669 9 дней назад

I wonder if the pilots pressurize the cabin while still on the ground.

@PeterMasella 8 дней назад

I was wondering the same!

@robertdaniel5461 7 дней назад

Amazing amazing thank you for sharing these pictures

@PeterMasella 7 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@nickgiovanni6518 9 дней назад

Did u have any Monta de Cocoa tea, I had it at Manchu Pichu. Really helps with altitudes

@PeterMasella 9 дней назад

They gave me Muna tea.

@707astrojet 5 дней назад

Another great video! Thank you, Peter!

@PeterMasella 5 дней назад

Thanks!

@DanknDerpyGamer 9 дней назад

NGL if I were a risk taker I'd totally climb those mountains to watch planes take off from Cusco. 😂

@PeterMasella 9 дней назад

There are roads from which you can watch the planes too!

@DanknDerpyGamer 9 дней назад

@@PeterMasella Nice! Ok, that's it, this is now officially on my bucket list. 😁

@davidharris2519 9 дней назад

so its just airbus 319s and 320s anything else

@PeterMasella 8 дней назад

That’s all I saw!

@alk61695 9 дней назад

When the new airport opens, what are the plans for the old airport? That is a lot of land to work with and would be interesting to see what they do with it.

@PeterMasella 8 дней назад

Great question! I don’t know!

@alk61695 8 дней назад

@@PeterMasella maybe you'll be back one day and give us an update. Hopefully you'll have a better time acclimating to the elevation.

@maureenkramanak7003 9 дней назад

Will you be glad to get back to NYC?

@PeterMasella 9 дней назад

I have returned. Nice to breathe without O2

@davidharris2519 9 дней назад

what made you go to Peru

@PeterMasella 8 дней назад

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@patricklloyd2100 9 дней назад

Awesome video. The views are simply gorgeous. I'm sorry you had those breathing/respiratory issues but I hope you still enjoyed your visit. Looking forward to more videos. God bless you and thanks again.

@PeterMasella 9 дней назад

Thanks as always, Patrick!

@NYCLight 9 дней назад

Divinity and majesty throughout this spectacular video! Thank you for the thorough reportage!

@PeterMasella 9 дней назад

Many thanks!

@ritz7825 9 дней назад

Great video, Peter. I don't know if I could handle the elevation but I do appreciate your candor in how it affected you and the need for oxygen. And, I loved your excellent shots of the landscape and runway as you were turning after takeoff. Continued safe travels!

@PeterMasella 9 дней назад

Many thanks!