Quito from Above

My Name is Mud

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April 2nd 2007
Buenas! So I spent the beginning of the next day comparing and bargaining for a sweet Galapagos scuba diving trip for when I return to Quito. After quite a bit of walking and hand gesturing, I came across an amazing boat that will hit all of the best dive spots in the galapagos. It will be ridiculous. Later that day, I met up with my tour group. I will be spending massive amounts of time w ... 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