Raphael's godson, Michael

Back in Quito

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July 1st 2010
So, we kind of got stuck back in Quito for a few days because I promised my friend, Rafael, that I would do him a favor. A few years ago, Rafael was a volunteer at an organization in a small town just outside Quito. The organization, SEMBRES, is dedicated to teaching children about the importance of sustainable living: organic farming, recycling, composting, reducing erosion, etc. It’s reall ... 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