Cotapaxi

First impressions never last

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January 10th 2010
They say first impressions never last- they are very wrong. In one week I've flown 13,605kms on 3 different planes. (one without aircon). Had 2 new years eves and gone without sleep for 4 days in a row, Climbed 3 mountains and reached 4300m (twice) Started at a new school, but spent more time on a mountain learning than in a classroom. Met many, many, beautiful new people Bear trappers, moun ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito

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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