Beauty and the Beast

The Great Day-Before Fiesta of Día del Maestro

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April 12th 2007
The dance we didn't do As I may have mentioned, in Ecuador, they celebrate absolutely everything. Friday 13th (oo-er) this year is known as Día del Maestro, aka Teachers' Day. Why do they have a Teachers' Day in Ecuador? I don't know, but more to the point, why don't they have a T ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito

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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more