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South America (Part 6) - The end of Peru and the long road to Ecuador (please no more buses)

August 9th 2010
Ollantaytambo Patrick last left the blog on July 24 having left Machu Picchu to arrive at Ollantaytambo. No sooner had we arrived at our hostel (Hostal Chaskawasi, booked for the fantastic view of the Ollantaytambo ruins from the rooftop, otherwise just an ok hostel) when the owner rushed us off to join her at a traditional Quecha (indigenous population of Peru) wedding. We were especial ... read more
South America » Ecuador » South » Cuenca

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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