Third Time Lucky With The Hot Springs

Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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October 1st 2006
I first had the idea of trying to reach the summit of Cotopaxi after hearing about a friend, Rachel's, adventures. Two years later, having made my attempt, I have to admit that she is a far more determined girl than I am! Imagine climbing up a very steep ice-covered slope in crampons in the dark. The closest thing I can liken it to is climbing back up a ski slope with skis on inching slowly up sid ... 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