An Irish Pub in Quito – Finn McCool’s

Posted on February 25, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

yes you read that right – an Irish Pub in Quito! we will be checking them out soon in person but we have heard great things! For 10 years in Quito, Ecuador, we are the only Irish Pub in the half of the world best known as the latitude “0”, offering the best quality service to our customers, with the… Read More

Teka Repair – Quito

Posted on February 21, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks to Dina Clipperton for this info Marcelo T Pan Tecnico Autorizado 0999556321 022573103

Fireplace Inserts

Posted on February 20, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

Peter McGoldrick shared this information For those interested in having a woodstove or fireplace insert installed, EcuaVitroceramicos Ecuador can help you out. We had 2 custom inserts installed in our existing fireplaces. They work great. We use 70% less wood and the house actually heats up. They will be displaying their wares at the Cheese Festival in Cayambe so it’s… Read More

Dentists

Posted on February 6, 2018February 6, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

Centro de Odontologia Estetica – Dra. Bertha Gomez Lopez and Christian Lopez Address: 24 of Mayo #12-40 between Gonzales Suarez and Bolivar, Cotacachi Phone: (Cell) 099-932-6178 (Landline) 06-291-4378 Centro de Especialidades Odontologicas Address: Pedro Moncayo 11-13 y Vacas Galindo, Cotacachi Phone: (Cell) 098-714-4219 (Landline) 06-291-5791 Dra. Johanna Orozco Address: Cristobal Colón No 308 y Bolivar, Otavalo Phone: (Landline) 06-292-4974 Additional… Read More

Dentist – Otavalo

Posted on February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

Dentist in Otavalo Dra. Johana Orozco, Cristobal Colon #308 y Bolivar, Otavalo, phone 062 924 974. Trained in Quito and did post grad work at New York City University in the US and speaks English.

Appliance Repair Cotacachi

Posted on January 27, 2018January 27, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks to Tricia for this recommendation I would like to highly recommend two men who have worked on my washer and dryer. They also can fix refrigerators, microwaves and califones. They are punctual, reliable and honest with you. Please call Ing. Bryan Castro and his partner Freddy Castro. Their numbers are 0969802877 or 0997666597

Galapagos on a budget

Posted on January 16, 2018May 3, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

Galapagos Part 1 | Galapagos Part 2 | Galapagos Part 3 So we have friends coming this summer – being am doing some research for them, thought I would share here too Galapagos – its a destination, but what if you are on a budget? http://www.aroundthisworld.com/the-poor-mans-galapagos-montanita-ecuador/ https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/galapagos-on-a-budget-travel-guide/ https://thriftynomads.com/galapagos-islands-on-the-cheap/ stay tuned …. lots of planning going on and more details will… Read More

Sewing Machine Repair Cotacachi

Posted on December 29, 2017December 29, 2017 by Patrice Baron Parent

Carlos Mata 098-838-9582 (he will come to your home $15) Did a great job of tuning up my Pfaff & my Juki Serger

Mindo by bus from Cotacachi

Posted on December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks to Ray Benn for this info We took a trip to Mindo last week. Normally we would travel with either Milton Andramunio Izurieta or Fabian Vaca Alvarez, who provide first class tour services in very comfortable minibuses from Cotacachi. However, we intrepid explorers decided to try the public bus system, to suit our lazier, laid-back style of travel. Stage… Read More

Lighting

Posted on September 27, 2017September 27, 2017 by Patrice Baron Parent

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!