Proof of Life

Amazonian Adventure!

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July 9th 2008
So THAT'S why the tour was so cheap, the Amazon rainforest during the wet season...hmmm..... No, it was lovely, and during our four day stay we were blessed with more sunshine than rain (a very rare occurence according to the guides). I spent the 12-hour overnight bus sitting next to a teenage girl from Quito who was very curious to know what American movies and music were my favorite, which Ec ... read more

South America » Ecuador » East » Cuyabeno Reserve

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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