I am packing for a short trip to Ecuador. It is only for five days; a short trip to go a long ways. In case you did not know, I grew up in Ecuador and lived there for fifteen years. My parents have been there for thirty years. My sister presently lives there. The purpose of the trip is to participate in a formal goodbye for my parents, who are moving to Missouri. This should be fun. Although I will miss my wife and kids terribly…