Journey to the Center continued

In answer to my 4 corners/ equator question: we arrive in Quito in the spring and 2 hours later we will be enjoying a fall day in our destination. It won't give me much time to recuperate from spring fever but it will be a 2,000 ft drop for the gasping for air 10,000 ft. altitude of Quito to a relatively, nothing like sea-level but breathable, 7,800 ft. A thermos of canela/panelo tea awaits us to ease the transition. Our Bolivian friends brought us Coca tea which they said is good for that (they are at a nosebleeding 14,000ft), however I have been told by those in the know that the dogs at the airport will think it is something else, and that would ruin our trip. So, no brainer here,we leave the tea at home. See how friends keep us safe?!