Old Town view from the Terrace

Quito - Day 4-5

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April 23rd 2007
Okay, new argument... lonely hotel room vs. a dorm room with three loud, snoring men (one of whom was sick and coughing) in a poorly ventilated room... I´m leaning toward the lonely hotel room. With four hours of Spanish lessons and going out to Casa Gabriel every day (plus studying and socializing), I am opting for the private room (still at the Secret Garden... they have both types of rooms) ... 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