jean with the man with the biggest gun in the village

Otavalo - Ecuador

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September 7th 2008
Otavalo - a wonderful haven for midgetsWhilst the shrunken population of Otavalo lack in stature, they over compensate in hospitality and general cogeniality. We´ve been amazed at how incredibly friendly the local indigenous population have been to whom they perceive as goliath and his asian bride. We were fortunate to have arrived on the first night of a 10 day festival that overtook ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Otavalo

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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