By Robyn Leslie, Posted Jul 06, 2006
Sections: Ecuador Travel Guide The Basics Travel in Ecuador Romance and Dating The People of Ecuador Work and Money Transport Health and Safety Oh, Politics Accommodation The Galapagos Islands Quito Banos The Jungle Guayaquil Cuenca Loja Salinas
 Gorgeous mix of forest, jungle and mountain (http://www.flickr.com/photos/73011074@N00/) |
A typically global prejudice, the North of Ecuador is regarded as “better” than the south – so Loja is less popular with the sunscreen-and-sandals crew. This is a pity because the province is a gorgeous mix of forest, jungle, mountain and very pleasant climate. Semi-renowned for producing high quality Ecuadorian musicians, Loja sports a buzzing music and theatre scene.
Buzzing music and theatre scene (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nopiedra/)
“Murder, drugs…he´s murder, he´s a gang leader. Drugs, he’s drugs, that guy at the end – he´s off his face now – he was a mule……all the gringos are drugs.”
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There was a feel-good article in the Guardian the other day about laughter classes in Tehran.
God knows there’s lots to laugh about. Here’s a comic speech given by the ...
