The Taffy Maker

Bathing in Baños

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December 11th 2008
While bathing was not the theme of our trip, nor even a daily event for Anne and me, it is certainly what what does in Baños, Ecuador. Baños, which literally means baths, is located about 3 hours outside of Quito and we headed there in a bus last Wed. night. As with all night arrivals, we were most focused on getting to a hostel in a non-sketchy taxi when we arrived, so it wasn't until Thursda ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Centre

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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