Tao Tao Asian Market – Ibarra

Posted on August 30, 2016November 10, 2016 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks to David Sasaki for finding the new location for us OK, I found the place where the Asian food store is being relocated in Ibarra. Look for a restaurant called Tao-Tao. It’s across from Parque de la Familia on Av. Rafael Sánchez. The restaurant isn’t even open yet. Tomorrow will be the first day. It’s a pretty decent size… Read More

Dental Work Cotacachi & Otavalo

Posted on August 30, 2016August 30, 2016 by Patrice Baron Parent

Christian Revelo COE Dental 24 de Mayo entre Gonzáles Suárez y Bolívar Cotacachi – 06 291 4378 Knowledgeable, gentle, caring, a little English if necessary Dra Johanna Orozco Cristobal Colon #308 y Bolivar Otavalo ofc – 062 924974 cell – 0999492218

Cheese glorious cheese

Posted on February 24, 2016February 24, 2016 by Patrice Baron Parent

next time you are in Quito check it out La Casa del Queso

Grocery shopping in Ecuador: What’s it like?

Posted on February 24, 2016February 24, 2016 by Patrice Baron Parent

Laura Lee Jones is a single mom living in Loja and a wonderful friend. She wrote this fabulous article on shopping here and with her permission, I am sharing it. When sitting at home in the US researching living in Ecuador, I saw lots of pictures of the colorful displays of fruit sold in the open markets. I knew that… Read More

Flight Information

Posted on August 17, 2015August 17, 2015 by Patrice Baron Parent

Quito airport flight information http://aeropuertoquito.com/eng/flight-information/

KubaMed – Cotacachi Medical Offices

Posted on July 31, 2015July 31, 2015 by Admin

thanks to Linda Munhall for this information The full time doctor at the new Cuban clinic is Doctora Lorena Torregrosa. She practices internal medicine with additional interest in gerontology (senior medicine), pediatrics, and psychotherapy. Address: corner of 9 de octubre y Gonzales Suarez. Telephone: 06-291-5791 Cellular: 097-938-0412 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm (except Wed. she is there from 2pm-5pm). Sat. 8:30-3:00pm. A… Read More

Ambulance Information – Cotacachi

Posted on July 21, 2015July 21, 2015 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks to Mary Grover AMBULANCE INFORMATION: There is a private ambulance based at Clinica Moderna in Ibarra that can be used/hired by anyone. You can call the driver directly. His name is Edwin Santafé…..cell # 099 912 2300. He will transport you anywhere you wish to be transported. Oxygen is available if needed. No medical staff is included…only the driver.… Read More

An A-Z Guide to Ecuador’s Most Common Produce

Posted on July 18, 2015July 18, 2015 by Patrice Baron Parent

Helpful listing

LAS PALMAS DEL MAR B&B – Punta Canero

Posted on July 18, 2015July 18, 2015 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks Mary Freeman RECOMMENDATION FOR LAS PALMAS DEL MAR B&B laspalmasdelmar.com Las Palmas Del Mar is a beautiful B & B owned and managed by 2 great people…John and Heather treat all their guests like family and go out of their way to make everyone’s stay comfortable and enjoyable.. They are located in Punta Canero very close to Salinas.. If… Read More

L’Arcadia Pasta Gourmet – Quito

Posted on July 17, 2015July 17, 2015 by Patrice Baron Parent

Thanks to David Sasaki. If you like fresh pasta, you might want to check out L’Arcadia Pasta Gourmet in Quito. It started out as a take-out service several years ago. But you can also eat there now. It’s offerings include stuffed pasta such as ravioli with a variety of fillings (walnut, ham or spinach and ricotta, smoked trout and cream… Read More