Well protected

The constant presence of heavily armed security forces, anywhere, anytime, is a real theme in Quito. Apparently, they have 7 types of cops! Even KFC had a dude with a sawnoff standing in the entrance! Fast food cop?

Would you like some "Quechua" on that?

March 10th 2007
Ecuador The extra night in Santiago, en route to Quito from Brazil was a good opportunity for me to grab my much loved prescription sunglasses, which I had accidently left on tour in Chile just after New Years. So, sunglasses back in possession, I no longer had to squint like a badger and was feeling quite proud of myself. My joy was to be shortlived however, as I eventually lost th ... read more

South America » Ecuador

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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