Zibby 302

Vacations and New Years

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January 8th 2009
So after bidding Noah farewell and watching him drive away at the break of dawn in a taxi, I managed to sleep for a few more hours before getting up and meeting Rachel's dear parents. We talked long and hard over tea and then a breakfast of fresh oatmeal and coffee and took some pictures and each other's company until it was time for them to get out of the house and be alone with Rachel and do som ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Otavalo

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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