Santuario de Las Lajas

Cool, unlying life will rush in, as will little thieving Ecuadoran children

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June 26th 2008
Life is ridiculous struggle for an extremely large part of the earth´s population. Not a struggle against boredom or to find one´s purpose, but to survive, put food on the table, keep their kids healthy since they can´t afford health care. I see it in Santa Marta of course but there´s something about seeing it elsewhere that really drives it home. Started the trip with a long day at the poo ... 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