A Kid and A Dog

Otavalo, Animal Market and More

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September 29th 2007
We headed for the bus terminal and the trip to Otavalo, after staying for three sleeps in Cali … I know not why. The succession of vehicles to Otavalo makes for an interesting array of travel methods, always orchestrated by our illustrious leader. It took some planning getting busses and taxis and minivans for twelve people. There was always someone ready to take bags and pack them into a con ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Otavalo

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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