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Heliconia Flower
There are so many varieties of Heliconia. This pink and yellow spiky one almost looks like it's in the Bird of Paradise family.
The New Year's Off to a Great Start!
February 12th 2011 Last night I fell asleep to the patter of rain on the roof. Today I awakened to a brilliant view of Tungurahua Volcano, her craggy peak outlined with snow and her crater puffing steam. I have been in Banos nearly four months, entranced by the volatile moods of the Bascun valley. In the space of a few moments it will fill with dense clouds, and just as quickly clear out to reveal lush green hillsid
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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 COMING SOON HOUSE ADVERTISING ads_leader_photo_bottom
