Crab shopping

Rainy nights in Guayaquil

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January 27th 2009
January & February 2009 notes so far (to be written up one day!) Giff ´s despedida & crabfest Rain, storms, power cuts. Oppressive heat and humidity. Obamania, Sofia´s reggaeton song, an icon and the neighbour´s Obama poster. Banking and paperwork hassles. Colds and mosquito bites. Quiet but well received gigs. Corruption or just a mix up at customs. El Universo article - ... read more

South America » Ecuador » West » Guayaquil

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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