La Ronda

Friday, June 3

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June 7th 2011
I woke up ready and eager to start work as Mariana had informed me the night before. However, the doctor/director had an emergency so I wouldn´t be starting until Monday. Mariana took me into her hands, and unfortunately her car, (the same one I had first driven in when I arrived) and found it to appear even worse during the daytime. Along with her driving. People here are crazy ass drivers. ... 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