Lots o' Stuff

About to leave

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November 13th 2008
Okay, so I am about to leave. I'm pretty nervous and excited but mostly I just want to stop worrying about the trip and be on it. I've got a pack full of stuff, some tour books, camping gear which may (or may not) get used and a growing intense regret that I didn't take the time to learn Spanish. Nothing to do but jump! ... read more

South America » Ecuador

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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