The entry to the Jungle

Jungle advnetures

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January 30th 2011
Our next big adventure took us to Ecuador where we spent 5 days canoeing and exploring the jungle. Another uncomfortable overnight bus ride (how I miss the leather recliners of Argentina!) took us from Quito to Lago Agrio, a small mining town where petrol was cheaper than water, thus petrol was used for everything including mopping the floors.  Unfortunately I had a terrible tummy bug so an ove ... read more

South America » Ecuador » East » Cuyabeno Reserve

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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