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Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus  
   

Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus

The imposing exterior hides a stunning baroque style interior
A fleeting visit to Ecuador

May 22nd 2010
It has been a very rushed visit to Ecuador, and it feels like I only got to nibble on the peanuts while everyone else enjoyed the fillet steak. I want to come back for the main meal! From the brief glimpse I have had, it is a stunningly beautiful country and I would love to see more of it. After getting back to Quito from the rainforest yesterday afternoon, I met up with Jackie who had been ... read more
South America » Ecuador » North » Quito

Ecuadorian Flag 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
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