8 days in the Galapagos Photo 3

8 days in the Galapagos

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August 24th 2009
Hi All, Hope everyone is well. This is a slightly longer blog than my previous ones. If you havent got a drink of any description, then I recommend you grab one. If you have one, then as in Jackanory, are yu sat comfortably? Then I will begin. The Galápagos Islands form the Galápagos Province of Ecuador and are part of the country's national park system. The principal language on the island ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Galápagos

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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