http://www.forbes.com/sites/annabel/2013/06/11/the-worlds-most-luxurious-new-jungle-retreat-masphi-lodge-in-ecuador/ and their website http://www.mashpilodge.com/en/
Author Archives: Patrice Baron Parent
Tren Crucero (Cruise Train)
I requested additional information from them and this is what they sent to me (not sure when we are going but would like to for sure) Departures 2013 & 2014 Offical Price List 2013-1 tren crucero day by day itinerary 2013 INGLES Dear Patrice, Thank you for your interest in our product Tren Crucero, which is actually the most stunning… Read More
Cotacachi’s Health Matters
The very first issue of CHM_Issue_I_Spring_2013has been delivered to the list’s inboxes! This is a new newsletter dealing with health related issues and information for the English speaking population living in and around Cotacachi. If you are not on the list and would like to be added, send me a message at eMail: CotacachisHealthMatters@gmail.com
Police Presence in Cotacachi
From David Sasaki (Facebook) Let me introduce myself. I’m a Cotacachi resident and I just wanted to pass along some information. I had a chance to sit down with the major who was in charge of Cotacachi’s police force. He has since moved on. But I think what he told me will not change, since he got his orders from… Read More
Learning about the country – University in Otavalo
Great article on Otavalo University http://www.elcomercio.com/pais/extranjeros-educacion-Imbabura-Otavalo_0_926307408.html
Receiving your Container (some steps you might not know about)
An update – Dave had to drop and run to the airport on Wednesday May 8 to sign a document that was missed – but we managed that without a problem another $50 and about 6 hours of travel time. However, with him doing that the docs flew off to Guayaquil in record time (overnight) and they arrived in time… Read More
Vonage – our traveling phone
When we built our home in Lake Tapps (Seattle, WA area) we started with Vonage. That was almost 12 years ago. We are still loyal Vonage customers. We travel with a router & phone and use it all over the world. We have the same numbers we started with (great for the business). Calling people here – is easy! You… Read More
Ink Cartridges Refill (Cotacachi)
Refill your printer cartridges: Luis Chirboga, C.D.C.H. System, the internet place next to Jack and Ilene’s laundry on Sucre. 0991855171.
Mattresses
Most beds here do not have box springs, they are on wooden slats (not comfy at all). We brought down a Q Aerobed (elevated) Costco has them pretty reasonable – again fits in a suitcase!! The place we were renting when we first got here had a full bed (hubby is 6ft 2in) – had a frame built for it… Read More
Notary Services (Cuenca)
Special thanks to Gregory Medeiros from Ecuador Expats A couple of years ago I was in Ecuador and needed to have documents notarized for use in the USA which included a Power of Attorney to sell my vehicle and sign my tax returns and also a Quit Claim Deed to remove my name from the deed of a piece of… Read More