Maria and friends

Guapulo - just east of Quito

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March 15th 2008
My friend Araceli has a host-sister that offered to take us on a walk east of the city. We walked down the side of the mountain and saw a small avalanche. It was a nice stroll through the country side away from the tourists. ... 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