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Time travel in Quito

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October 18, 2011 | 11 Comments

Almost like travelling in a time machine, it is possible to experience sights and smells from two entirely different time periods in Quito by walking from the old historic centre to the modern Mariscal neighbourhood. Guidebooks warn that this stretch is unsafe, but I did it during the day, used common sense and it was perfectly safe.Quito's old town was built in the 16th century over a destro...
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This blog is an outcome of my interests in understanding culture, rationalism and sustainability from the perspective of a traveller. I feel that we are all companions, on an endless and unpredictable journey, and I try to live with the philosophy of making each day happy and fruitful.

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Doesn't it look like a Condor bird? January 6, 2012

Site of Machu Picchu, viewed from Huayna Picchu, can be seen shaped like a condor. Huayna Picchu is
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