View from my hostel 2

Down the side of the World’s highest volcano on a bike

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September 21st 2005
I got to Quito safe and sound. The flight was not too bad as I got to sit next the emergency exit. Lots of room to spread my long legs! However the landing was very bumpy and after we landed the steward told me it was the second most dangerous airport in the World! I stayed the first few nights in a hostel recommended by my cousin. It’s at the edge of the old town and has a rooftop terrace with ... 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