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 ... [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 ... [read more] Blog: Quito
Date: December 21st 2007
So Quito was the last stop before heading back to the delights of Dudley and the freezing cold northern hemisphere. After finishing my volunteer project in the jungle I spent only 5 full days here before returning, and to be honest I think this was more than enough. Quito's a strange city. I couldn't make up my mind whether it was ok or just plain dodgy. It seemed, at least to us anyway, tha ... read more
Date: December 21st 2007
So Quito was the last stop before heading back to the delights of Dudley and the freezing cold northern hemisphere. After finishing my volunteer project in the jungle I spent only 5 full days here before returning, and to be honest I think this was more than enough. Quito's a strange city. I couldn't make up my mind whether it was ok or just plain dodgy. It seemed, at least to us anyway, tha ... read more
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Currently living at home in spectacular Dudley, West Midlands, England. I've recently returned from a second year of TEFL in Madrid, Spain.
Off to South America (starting 08/09/07) to sample the language, sights, food & people.
*Updated*
Finished five years of TEFL in Madrid, Spain and just can't take it anymore!
Heading off to Central America on 12th January 2011 - first stop Panama last stop Cuba!!!... full info
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