The group resting along the hike

Kay and John visit Ecuador

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December 23rd 2008
Susan´s parents arrived in Quito on Thursday night, December 4th. Their flight was a little delayed and one of their bags was missing, but, they were here…in Ecuador. I never thought I would see the day, but it came. Of course, after a full day of traveling, they were very tired so when we got back to the hotel, we got them into their room and Tom, Hannah, Sue and I visited for a few minutes ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Galápagos

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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