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Ecuador - When my luck finally ran out!

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April 8th 2007
Ecuador MapAndrew Campling We left New Zealand and headed to Ecuador and stopped in Santiago, Chile for a few days on the way. Santiago is a beautiful and relaxing city with a European feel. We spent the two days just wondering round the city and drinking coffee in the many Plazas. Santiago also gave us a chance to get used to S ... 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