A Beautiful Waterfall

Amazonian Adventure

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November 26th 2007
Well, we confirmed the rumors. There is definitely rain in the Amazonian Rain Forest. Our trek began with a short bike ride on which the British traveler who was with us crashed into a tunnel wall (for the record, it was pitch black in the tunnel) while we were going through it. He broke his finger and started going into shock. Jason had to administer first aid until the ambulance arrived, and ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Centre » Baños

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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