On Our Way Up

Vilcabamba - Pig Death and Horse Love

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July 25th 2008
So I said the hostel in Vilcabamba was a poor choice. Allow me to explain. It was a fairly standard 5 USD each for a double room with shared bathroom. Aside from the fact that someone appeared to have written the word ´LIE´ in their own blood on one of the bed sheets, it was ok. Then, just as we were getting to sleep, the screaming started. Peering cautiously out of the window, we realised that ... read more

South America » Ecuador » South » Vilcabamba

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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