I know this post is not about Ecuador per se, but please indulge my love of a good mystery!
Omega IS Ken Merina! Not only is the writing style, content and attutude, unmistakably the same, but also the obsession with Exclamation Points !!!!!~ha, ha. I just thought it was worth mentioning, as when you read Omega's posts with this in mind, you will see the puzzle too!
Also our friend Omega joined just about when Merina left. OK--Crossword Puzzle over--and shall we get back to helpful Ecuador information!