cleanest waves I've seen

Surf, spanish, and centavos

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January 23rd 2006
Executive summary: I'm still in Canoa, taking Spanish, surfing, meeting new friends, and enjoying sunsets. Spanish has been difficult to learn, even a bit fraught. Surfing conditions aren't super but it's been fun paddling in warm water every day. And I've enjoyed the break from first world costs. Learning Spanish: User Beware! My first experience with Spanish happened in the Miami airport. ... 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