Volcano Alley

Goodbye to Ecuador, and almost my life

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September 17th 2010
Kyle We went out with a bang - that bang being my shoulder and back crashing in to a steep, rocky trail after being thrown forward off a horse. Luckily I came away with only cuts, bruises and ripped clothing. Even this frightening experience to round off the Ecuador leg of our trip couldn’t diminish our overall impression of this fun, beautiful, and culturally rich country. Our two fi ... 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