Background: 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 border war with Peru that flared in 1995 was resolved in 1999. Although Ecuador marked 25 years of civilian governance in 2004, the period has been marred by political instability. Seven presidents have governed Ecuador since 1996.
July 19th 2008South America » Ecuador » Puyo The weeks seem to be flying right now. I by the time I start one week and figure out what the heck I am doing, that week is over and it is time to start the next. This never bodes well for those w ... [full story]
July 12th 2008South America » Ecuador » Puyo
So, after being bumped up to business class (or should I say Clase Exectivo...which quite honestly sounds so much grander!) on the San Jose to Quito flight (ha ha...just like in the movies: "I´m sor ... [full story]
June 14th 2008South America » Ecuador » Puyo Dog Karma - yes, you read that right, Dog Karma. I seem to have it right now in full force. A couple of weeks ago, right after my blog about the neighborhood dog becoming my buddy, I experienced yet ... [full story]
June 9th 2008South America » Ecuador » Puyo Sorry folks, this is not the awaited blog update about the 2nd trip into Waorani territory - that update will be posted at some point this week. What I am posting on this blog is a solicitud for fund ... [full story]
May 21st 2008South America » Ecuador » Puyo So, how do you measure success in Peace Corps terms? One dog at a time. Yes, I have had some crazy dog experiences here in Ecuador - some so bad that I have second-guessed my love of man´s best frie ... [full story]
May 19th 2008South America » Ecuador » Puyo The long awaited next blog. I am sorry that I have been uncharacteristically late in writing this blog. I have been swamped with other important things to do and have not had the time or energy to s ... [full story]
April 23rd 2008South America » Ecuador » Puyo Last week I returned to the dam project with my Peace Corps friend Jason. The plan was for Jason to give a workshop/talk about fish-farming which is a very popular activity in these parts. Fish-farm ... [full story]
April 11th 2008South America » Ecuador » Puyo A couple of things tickled me this morning. As I was walking to work, I walked by the local funeral home/coffin store. Yes you read that right, coffin store. You see this business is less of a trad ... [full story]
April 7th 2008South America » Ecuador » Puyo This week seemed to pass quicker than most and I am not entirely sure why that is. Perhaps it was due to the start of the MLB season and my Indians jumped out to an early start before finishing the w ... [full story]
April 2nd 2008South America » Ecuador » Puyo Many of you probably received these links already from Susan, however, here are links to photos she posted on shutterfly a couple of weeks ago.
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AbO ... [full story]
Map of Ecuador
Ecuador's Flag
