river in Huaguilla

Peru/Ecuador crossing to Quito

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February 2nd 2011
Crossing from Peru to Ecuador/Quito We took an overnight bus from Haunchaco to Mancora and dumped most of our stuff with our friends, After another wonderful breakfast in Green eggs and Ham we jumped another bus headed for Machala this time with Civa. All went smoothly at the Peruvian border though John didn't get back tax money for goods, even though his paperwork was in order, We didn't re ... 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