Eerie trail

Lakes and Dams

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January 18th 2008
Some of you have probably been hearing more about the volcano in the news lately. Volcán Tungurahua has been more active as of late. We are in no threat, as Puyo lies upwind of the volcano and is more that 60km away. However, the increased activity still comes with its inconveniences to Susan and I. Peace Corps has officially declared Baños and the road through Baños as off limits. This m ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Otavalo

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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