Carmen - the new woman in my life

Its luxury Jim, but not as we knew it....

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November 25th 2008
You have to be a Star Trek fan to get the heading this time, but it sums up our reflection on how all things are comparative and nothing is absolute. After four days in the jungle, and three in the tents for the first time, last night saw us drive the truck into Cuenca, Ecudaors third largest city, and check into a hotel. Smiles from all the ladies as we were allocated rooms of our own, with ensui ... read more

South America » Ecuador » South » Cuenca

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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