We had a group photo in Atlanta in front of an advertisement featuring a giant stuffed llama. This choice was particularly auspicious, and has resulted in good luck for the rest of our journey down to South America. Our plane was loaded with all of the latest features including personal LCD TVs, wireless internet, and a full 2" more of legroom. Everyone made it through customs, and we found our friendly guide in a wet and slightly chilly Quito airport. Oh, and one of our students threw up at the last minute as we were disembarking the plane for reasons that remain mysterious.
This morning everything is dry and warm, and we're hoping to avoid rain. Apparently it has been raining every single day for the past 5 weeks. This is in stark contrast to last year, which was the dryest in over 30 years resulting in wildfires on the mountains surrounding Quito. Dr. Ball is excited to see la Compañia, a church that is covered in gold leaf from floor to ceiling.
Photos will come soon!
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