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The Virgin of the Panecillo
When I lived in Quito 20 yrs ago, it was too dangerous to visit this landmark statue up on a hill overlooking Old Town. Now it was safe to lunch at the top and walk down!
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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: Holiday Fun in the Big City
Date: December 28th 2008
First of all, let me wish a HAPPY, HEALTHY New Year to all of my blog readers! Here´s hoping that 2009 treats you oh so fine!! I am very grateful to my new friend, Maggie, who loaned me her apartment in Quito while she was travelling in Peru. I stayed for 10 days in a luxury furnished flat, complete with bathtub (ah!), washer & dryer, internet access, TV, and all the comforts of home along w ... read more
Date: December 28th 2008
First of all, let me wish a HAPPY, HEALTHY New Year to all of my blog readers! Here´s hoping that 2009 treats you oh so fine!! I am very grateful to my new friend, Maggie, who loaned me her apartment in Quito while she was travelling in Peru. I stayed for 10 days in a luxury furnished flat, complete with bathtub (ah!), washer & dryer, internet access, TV, and all the comforts of home along w ... read more
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