Captive Fighters

THE VILCABAMBA ROOSTER CHRONICLES

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September 5th 2009
In the “you learn something new every day” category, I now know that Vilcabamba’s roosters—like its dogs—howl at full moons. And tonight, amigos, there’s a full moon. Although Jack and I are accustomed to waking up in the morning to a cacophony of roosters and dogs—with an occasional burro filling in the bass line—this non-stop all-nighter is a revelation. The roosters’ finger ... read more

South America » Ecuador » South » Vilcabamba

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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