Lighting

thanks Chuck On recon in Ibarra this A.M. Happened upon a new lighting and blind / shades store, near Laguna mall. Called “Studio K” Av. Fray Vacas Galindo, entre Juan de Dios y Pedro Moncayo. www.studiok.com.ec Nice lighting and stuff within!

Appliance repair

thanks to Chuck for this info More Ibarra recon info: Found a place that repairs appliances, and appears to have a large inventory of repair parts. Brands serviced include, but not limited to: Samsung. Indurama. Whirlpool. Oster. Electrolux. Mabe. GE. Frigidaire. LG. Called “Servi Parts” Av. Fray Vacas Galindo s/n Juan de Dios Navas. Diagonal a Laguna Mall. 065001165 Cellular:… Read More

Immigration Law Update Feb 2017

New Immigration Law TOURISM Article 56 – Tourist. Tourists are all people who come to Ecuador with the intention of carrying out tourist activities and are prohibited from carrying out work activities. Every person, from any country, with some exceptions, (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Senegal and Cuba, who require a previous registration), can enter Ecuador… Read More

AA Meetings in English (Cuenca)

an update – thanks Gerard January 2017 – The meetings are going on seven days a week at noon. There is also a women’s meeting on Thursdays at 10:30 The meeting place is at Presidente Borreo 7-68 between Mariscal Sucre and Presidente Cordova, second floor, room facing the street Here is a Google Maps Street View. You can see the… Read More

Container Park Ibarra

Thanks to Brian & Janette for their report of an onsite visit We ate at the new Container Park in Ibarra tonight. It is a pretty neat place, with 10 different restaurants from waffles, ribs, wings and Mexican to a coffee shop, beer stand and even deep fried ice cream. It has several funky seating areas and a roof top… Read More

Correos Tracking

so your package has been shipped and you know that it has arrived in Quito this should help you track down its location (or you can email and ask) https://www.correosdelecuador.gob.ec/?p=2294

Laundry Service – Cotacachi

To Newbees and those who forgot. We have a pick up and delivery laundry here in Cotacachi on Sucre. Call Christina after 8:30 a.m. and she or her husband, Freddie, will pick up and deliver by 5:00/5:30 p.m. the same day, wash/dried/hand pressed. 099-021-2185.