The Milk Barrel

Chugchilan and Hostal Cloud Forest

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June 25th 2008
In Chugchilan I finally met some other backpackers, and I had a blast exchanging stories and finally speaking English. A few of us went on a day trip (searching for a Cloud Forest and a cheese factory, neither of which we found), and were surrounded by a pack of fierce, angry dogs at one point, but overall it was a peaceful two days at the wonderful Cloud Forest Hotel. Chugchilan is a lovely li ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Centre » Quilotoa

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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