What to Take on Your Trip to Ecuador

"Have you packed your bags yet?"

"What are you taking?"

No and I don't know.  Ugh, the trip is now two weeks away.  I have been working on figuring this out, but it is hard.  I want to travel as light as possible.

In the Ecuadorian Andes you should dress in layers.  You must be prepared for rain, cool mornings and evenings and hot days.  The cities, especially Quito, frown on frumpy American wear.  They expect business attire!  From what I have read a man cannot enter the hospital to visit someone in shorts.

Well, I have a pair of black leggings, a dress, a skirt, a pair of hiking pants with zip off legs, a pair of black slacks and a pair of jeans. I am still working on completing my tops and accessories.  Everything I am picking is travel friendly; I can roll them up without worry of wrinkles.  Thank you Lycra!

Traveling to Ecuador - WHY?

The time is fast approaching for our three week trip to Ecuador.  This blog will identify our adventures there.  But first, let me explain WHY Ecuador?

We have definitely been asked that by our friends and family.  There are many reasons, but one is for fun. Ecuador is known for its eternal spring weather, welcoming people and vast ecosystem.  Within a few hours you can travel from open beaches to the Andes mountains to the Amazon jungle.  Don't forget that the Galapagos Islands are also part of Ecuador where some critters can only be found. Ecuador is also known for its vast array of wildlife, fresh fruits and vegetables and beautiful flowers.  There are wonderful marketplaces full of indigenous crafts and Colonial cities with amazing architecture.  Ecuador is a place that you can take a break and breath fresh air, scuba dive, fish, ride horses, climb mountains, river raft and so much more.  So I say, why NOT Ecuador?