My Guide Javier

Mustard & Pepper Spray: Petty Crime in the City of Cuenca

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November 21st 2005
After a cup of coffee at my hostel, I went for a stroll around town. It was a beautiful morning, nice breeze, people chatting on the street corners. Suddenly, a man tapped me on the shoulder and said in Spanish, “Sir, you have mustard all over the back of your pants.” I turned and was surprised to see bright yellow mustard squirted all over the back of my legs. “Come over here. There is a ba ... read more

South America » Ecuador » South » Cuenca

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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