August storm in la Manchuela district, on the Albacete/Cuenca border
kalebeul (Free subscription) | 09/19/2008
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Ecuador Cuenca Loja
Travelblog (Free subscription) | 09/08/2008
Cuenca Cuenca Ecuador's 3rd largest city elevation 2530m is firmly anchored in its colonial past. It is a charming small city and has a similar population and size as Gothenburg.We stayed in the best hotel we've had so far very colonical colourful and characteristic with excellent breakfasts and free tea all day too which made San extra happy Cuenca has been described as Ecuadors...
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Camping at Punta Sal
Travelblog (Free subscription) | yesterday
hey allspent the last three nights camping at Punta Sal beach in Peru it was a long journey from Cuenca and stopping three times for immigration and customs Were happy to make it there It was a beautiful setting and we camped on the beach right next to the hostel which was handy for toilets The first night was good craic the hostel cooked us dinner which was absolutely delicious and th
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Porta brings 3G in Manta (Ecuador)
Wireless Federation (Free subscription) | 10/07/2008
According to a media report, Ecuadorian mobile operator Conecel (Porta), part of the America Movil group, has expanded its commercial 3G UMTS services to the city of Manta. W-CDMA-based mobile services is provided by Porta in other major urban areas including the capital Quito, Guayaquil, Santo Domingo, Machala, Cuenca and Milagro, with a 3G application [...]
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Frommer's 5 Deals: London, Ecuador, Connecticut, St. Thomas, and Philly
Frommers.com Deals & News (Free subscription) | 10/07/2008
... city sites and remote natural attractions. Highlights include a tour of Quito, the San Pablo Lake, Cuenca, Ingapirca ruins, and a stop at the Equator near the village of Cayambe. Accommodations are at local hotels. Transportation is in a private van and on local flights. Destination:Provider: Madison Beach Hotel (tel. 203/245-1404) Base Price: $99 to $109Duration: One night or more.Additional...
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VILCABAMBA valley of eternal youth
Travelblog (Free subscription) | 10/02/2008
Trip to Cuenca on surprisingly comfortable bus despite playing 2 Sylvester Stallone in Spanish clarohellip films at volume high enough to create distortion. Scnenery of balana plantations and some very basic rural living conditions many shacks with pigs tethered outside. Bit alarmed by 2 ft gully at side of road when going through cloud forest but we made it to Cuenca 4 hours later. Cuenca...
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Correa asks Ecuadorians to take road to constitutional shake-up
Financial Time (Free subscription) | 09/26/2008
The PanAmerican highway between Cuenca and Loja in southern Ecuador bristles with bright new signs calling on citizens to say Yes to the "Revolution in roadway...
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Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia Receive Key to Cuenca
The Merry Royals (Free subscription) | 09/13/2008
Spanish Crown Couple Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia were honored with the key to the city of Cuenca last September 11, 2008. The Prince was granted the mayor’s distinction of honor during the visit, and received the Golden medal of the Meeting Confraternity of the Holy Week of Cuenca. During a tour of the city, the [...]
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Building culture
San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 09/27/2008
... underscore the breadth of the programming that Vicencio, and the center's deputy director, Carmen Cuenca, plan for the building. One is a major traveling exhibition of Buddhist sculpture assembled in China for Mexico's National Council for Culture and the Arts, “Buddha Guanyin: Treasures of Compassion.” The other, “Civic Project,” a show of contemporary works by 18 artists, some from the...
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Ecuadorians asked to shake up constitution
Financial Time (Free subscription) | 09/26/2008
The Pan-American highway between Cuenca and Loja in southern Ecuador bristles with bright new signs calling on citizens to say Yes to the “Revolution in roadway construction”.The placards easily outnumber the actual construction sites along the route. They are but one example of President Rafael Correa’s campaign to smooth the way for even greater change in the volatile Andean nation.
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10. Adios ecudaor hola Peru
Travelblog (Free subscription) | 09/22/2008
... since there are only 2 working train routes left in Ecuador, both now only tourist funded. Cuenca How coincidental that I take a dorm room in Cafecito to find Michelle, an Australian I'd bumped into twice before in Ecuador there, add Therese, a Norwegian and you have a great international girlie-chat mix! Cuenca is a beautiful well-preserved colonial city with some really interesting...
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Ecuador: The Concern for Citizen Safety
Global Voices Online (Free subscription) | 09/23/2008
... but our neighbors have been assaulted during daytime. Moving down south Ecuador, we arrive to Cuenca. This city is also in trouble because of ‘social inequalities’ which is the cause for many people to commit crimes. Andres Martinez [es] recommends two points to fight citizens' safety: El primero se basa en eliminar las causas que llevan a los rufianes a delinquir, a través de una correcta...
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beaches to benches
Travelblog (Free subscription) | 09/13/2008
... US Embassy in Guayaquil to see about getting some new pages added. Arriving in the lovely town of Cuenca, hopping a taxi to a recommended hostel where I found the most yummy breakfasts, with delicious coffee (a rarity in these parts) ahh the little things like a good coffee and toilet paper in the bathroom!! excellent!! Cuenca has many churches, craft markets and open plazas with...
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Elliot grabs his first goal for Livingston but refuses to enjoy it
Edinburgh Evening News (Free subscription) | 09/15/2008
... they allowed Scott McLaughlin to run free in midfield before firing home from 25 yards.Jean Cuenca replaced Tony McParland and almost scored in 90 minutes, but somehow his shot was deflected wide from ten yards before Elliot tapped home a consolation two minutes later with virtually the final kick of the game. Livingston coach Roberto Landi said: "When you lose, but are still top of the...
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If You Are Shooting for the Moon
The Post Money Value (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
... we've started in Ecuador, where we are taking spanish lessons and exploring the lovely city of Cuenca. we're keeping a travel blog at www.cheeseandcrackers.ca . we'd be thrilled if you visited our site. don't be shy about leaving a question, comment, or even just a hello. we'd love to hear from you." Gotta love success. Safe travels, Tom.
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