As the days and nights grow colder as fall turns into winter, I have to say good-bye to my garden and fun outdoor activities like hiking and barbequing.

Although I will definitely put away some of my summer clothes until next year, I am not packing away everything quite yet. I planned a trip to Machu Picchu this November so I will still have use for my shorts, my mosquito hat, and my swimsuit. The warm, sunny weather in South America will be a nice break from the snow this winter.