Elephants of Galapagos

Avenue of Volcanoes & Galapagos Islands

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January 1st 2008
We landed in Quito, the capital of Ecuador and could immediately feel the altitude difference (9200 ft). Unlike in Peru & Kenya, this time we were well prepared with Diamox. Quito is nestled in the Andean mountains sorrounded by volcanoes. Central Quito or Old Town is a beautiful spanish colonial town full of cathedrals, theatres and plazas. We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas wandering the old t ... read more

South America » Ecuador

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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