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Independence Square  
   

Independence Square

They crowds gathered early in the square long before the Procession reached there
Semana Santa (Holy Week)

April 11th 2009
Friday 10.04.09 (continued) One thing I forgot to mention yesterday is that I came across a line of people along the pavement near the Echovia stop who were busy repairing clothes with old Singer Sewing Machines. I thought they would not be able to repair my shirt torn when I came off the bicycle. It´s pure silk and the way it tore made it difficult. However I gave it to one of them and she made ... read more
South America » Ecuador » North » Quito

Ecuadorian Flag 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
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