Arrived in Quito!

22 March, 2011

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March 22nd 2011
We sent Old Blue Volvo on her ocean cruise from Costa Rica to Montreal, and flew to Quito, Ecuador. It was wonderful to be met by familiar faces: Gloria and Roberto Najera were at the airport. We know them from Truro (their daughter Karen lives in Truro and had a baby in 2010). They have been warm and welcoming, inviting us into their house to stay, showing us the best of Ecuador -- food, cul ... 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