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Day 2 - First Night in Quito

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December 13th 2010
Today I awoke at 4.30 made way to airport in LA and flew from LA to Miami and had a wonderful tour of the airport for 4 hours, prior to yet again flying but this time to Quito. Well I made it to Quito and I am in my hostel...where the only person who speaks english is a spanish guy....so much for learning spanish on the plane....I guess knowing how to count and say it is not impossible doesn't ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito » Historical Center

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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