My host dog

1st week in Quito/Primer semana en Quito

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August 12th 2008
My first week in Quito has been chilly believe it or not. I know I'm in the middle of the earth and it’s windy and cold at night, crazy hum? I am getting used to this since I am used to 100 degree weather from Funky Town Fort Worth, Texas. I am currently living with a host family, a lady named Jet from Lake Whitney, Texas and a girl named Francisca from Germany. I have my own room and restroom ... 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