Snow On the Equator

Our location in Ecuador is about 30 minutes north of the Equator. For the past 3 days that we have been in Otavalo, it has been quite cold and rainy and we have not seen the sun or the surrounding mountains because of heavy cloud. Last night there was a huge rain storm and this morning, the hostess of our hotel came to us all excited and told us to go to the roof and look at the sourrounding mountains. And lo and behold, this is what we saw. Snow on the tops of three of the mountains. She has been here for 15 years and it was the first time she has seen this. It is amazing, realizing we are right on the Equator. We are hoping the sun will stay out for a few days so we can enjoy the warmth of the equator!!!!!!!

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