Local Fishing

Toucans, Tortoises, and More

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March 31st 2015
Geo: -1.04021, -77.6836We had a slightly later start this morning than on other days of the tour, and I don't believe we met for breakfast until 8:00am or 8:30am. We had a rain forest tour set for the morning and had again been told to don "jungle wear" -- meaning, long pants and long sleeves. We also wore our Mackintosh boots again. It was already warm at breakfast, and we knew ... read more

South America » Ecuador

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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