Horse back riding on the farm

Ecuador - Quito, Canoa

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February 21st 2008
Ecuador Arrival in Quito From the time we arrived it was plain sailing to the hostel. Quito airport is a tightly run ship. As soon as you have your bags a taxi desk takes your destination address and fare ($7) and writes you a receipt to give to the driver who awaits you a short walk from the exit. A butch looking woman put our bags in the boot and we set off bound for the Ch ... 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