I'm in Ecuador...almost in the Galapagos Islands! 2 big spiders, 1 little fish

Now more scared of the fish! You are warned not to pee in the water as this attracts the fish who immediately swims up 'you know where' and then opens the spikes on it's fins!!!! OUCH!

I'm in Ecuador...almost in the Galapagos Islands!

May 24th 2014
The flight from Cusco to Lima was uneventful and it was lovely to see Mario's warm smile as I arrived over an hour later than expected. I had tried to email in time to save him the boring wait but unfortunately it didn't arrive in time. The late hour meant that we copped all the peak hour traffic, but I had a lovely welcome from Maritza and Fiorella once I walked through the door. Fran was there w ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito » Historical Center

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

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