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Alausi market bike
This style of cargo bike is very common in both eru and Ecuador. At the market on Sunday there must have been 30 in use. Check out the improvised seat- rebar and string.
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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]
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] Blog: Rural Ecuador tour
Date: April 11th 2011
Yesterday, we drove with our guide Edison from Cuenca to Baños with a stop at Alausi to ride down the ´Devil´s Nose´ on a train. The drive was long, but gave us an excellent look at some of Ecuador´s rural agricultural areas. Stunning views, and lots to see. Compared to the tour from Cuzco to Puno in Peru, the folks in Ecuador seem better off than their rural Peruvian neighbours. Thi ... read more
Date: April 11th 2011
Yesterday, we drove with our guide Edison from Cuenca to Baños with a stop at Alausi to ride down the ´Devil´s Nose´ on a train. The drive was long, but gave us an excellent look at some of Ecuador´s rural agricultural areas. Stunning views, and lots to see. Compared to the tour from Cuzco to Puno in Peru, the folks in Ecuador seem better off than their rural Peruvian neighbours. Thi ... read more
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