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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]
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] Blog: Greetings from the Middle of the World!
Date: November 27th 2005
I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving! While I did not celebrate it here, I was able to watch Texas defeat Texas A&M, courtesy of the cable TV in the gym!! Hook 'em, Horns! Surprisingly, I only have a week remaining in my travels. What have I been up to? My second weekend, we went to the equator, know as Mitad del Mundo, or middle of the world. There's a sizeable monument erected by the Fren ... read more
Date: November 27th 2005
I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving! While I did not celebrate it here, I was able to watch Texas defeat Texas A&M, courtesy of the cable TV in the gym!! Hook 'em, Horns! Surprisingly, I only have a week remaining in my travels. What have I been up to? My second weekend, we went to the equator, know as Mitad del Mundo, or middle of the world. There's a sizeable monument erected by the Fren ... read more
