The weather was temperamental this week! We are currently in the rainy season, so it rains nearly every day. In the mornings and late afternoons, storms move in, and the rain begins. Sunshine is also present most days. Riobamba has very little wind and it never snows. I always need to make sure I have a raincoat or an umbrella before I leave my apartment because the weather is so unpredictable.
The only animals I saw this week were stray dogs, cats and a few birds. Unfortunately, there is a significant stray dog problem in Ecuador. Some cities have animal shelters or adoption centers, but very few, and they're usually overcrowded. Luckily, most of the street dogs in Riobamba are friendly and leave people alone. I have one that lives in my apartment complex named Oro. She used to be a street dog, but now all the neighbors pitch in to care for her. She is the sweetest dog and has two different colored eyes!
