68 and Rainy

So I've begun planning my trip already. For those of you who don't know me, this may come as a surprise, but I've been known to pack my house 6 months before moving so planning my packing less than 100 days out is totally normal. Its barely in the double digits above zero here in the Magic City but in Quito it's a rainy 68. With its elevation of over 9,000 feet, and location only 15 miles from the equator Quito has quite mild weather year round. The temperature varies between 55*F at night to 78*F at noon. It has two seasons: Wet and Dry...unlike Minot which has four seasons: Winter, Winter's almost over, Construction and Almost Winter. The wet season in Quito is considered winter and the dry is considered summer. Summer lasts about four months, from the end of June to September. So, it seems that the common misconception that our summer is their winter is not necessarily true. I will arrive in Quito at the end of the wet season and enjoy most of the summer there. With new restrictions on how much baggage you can check for free on international flights, it's nice to know that I will be able to pack lighter as a parka will not be needed.

Please stay tuned for more facts about the exciting world (barely) south of the equator.