San Rafael Waterfall

Reventador (3562m)

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June 9th 2008
My guidebooks said it was a 3-5 day hike up Reventador and only the most adventorous should attempt it. They also said it iwas very rare that Reventador is not covered in clouds or rain. So after I had become accustomed to the relaxed, sunny and warm life at the coast and on Galapagos I found it really hard to motivate myself to leave for Reventador. In the morning of the day I finally really n ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Cayambe

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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