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Day Two: I have a dumbwaiter?

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April 4th 2012
I was always a strong reader, but the book that taught me to love reading was “Harriet the Spy.” In the book, Harriet, is the only child of wealthy parents who completely ignore her. Thus, Harriet finds the best way to entertain herself, as she has but one friend, is to spy on her neighbors and keep a diary of their comings and goings. The best part of this book is that one of her rich neighbo ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito » Historical Center

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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