Cactus on Rabita

Wonder at the Galapagos

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January 21st 2009
It is little surprise that I, or anyone, finds the Galapagos a truly amazing magical place. One finds oneself enthralled by all of the things that make the islands notorious because there is really no comparable experience to standing two feet from a nursing sea lion or a mating pair of giant land tortoises, but it is the unexpected on these islands; the things I hadn´t read about in my guide boo ... 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