Swinging guinea pigs

Guinea pigs in Ecuador don´t really have a much better time than their little furry friends in Peru. Here two guniea pigs are skewered by the roadside. The lady, who doesn´t want her photo taken, then pulls the chain to ensure that both pigs receive an even roasting.

Trujillo (Peru) to Ibarra (Ecuador)

October 25th 2006
Detour in Ecuador After crossing the border from Peru I took a detour in Ecudaor Changed some money, Saw the road sign and thought, "Why not? I will not be here again." Then slipped off the highway. Prior to my diversion I sought the usual, useless assurances And asked a man pushing an ice-cream cart whether the quieter road was also paved. "Todo es aspahalto" he cheerfully confirme ... read more

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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

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