Otavalo market

Latino zest and all the rest

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October 23rd 2019
Bus journeys can be frustrating, and it is roundly established that the longer the bus journey, the greater the chance of delays and indeed hold-ups en route. Well, leaving the guest house in Montanita, the parting gesture of the owner was 'just wait outside', so in the relative security of local knowledge, the bus rolled towards the guesthouse, and indeed came to a halt when this traveller had se ... 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