I definitely laid an egg......now where did I leave it????

Ecuador

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July 15th 2008
Puerto Lopez was a lovely sleepy coastal town with a bit of a Carribean feel to it - loads of beach-side bars with palm trees, hammocks and deck chairs, serving fresh juices and cocktails, with a bit of Bob Marleyesque music thrown in for good measure. Instant relaxation, and we stayed a day or two longer than planned. The whales were the principal reason for coming, and I wasn't really sure wha ... read more

South America » Ecuador » West » Puerto López

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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