Sunset at Montañita

Quito, Montañita, Quito

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April 4th 2007
25 March, Sunday... Oh my. I am so hungover today. Why did I drink all that rum? Why? I spent most of the day sleeping then decided to head out to the old town (Quito viejo) to see some of the churches and take some photos. The old town is pretty but there's not much to do there other than just wander. Feeling slightly better I braved the drink once more and had a couple of beers and even ... read more

South America » Ecuador » West » Montañita

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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