with thanks to David Sasaki for this list WEAVING Agato – Miguel Andrango (backstrap weaver) https://www.facebook.com/groups/EcuadorExpats/permalink/10152309661761140/ http://abyayala.nativeweb.org/ecuador/otavalo/andrango/ Peguche – Jose Cotacachi, Artesania El Gran Condor http://www.josecotacachi.com/ http://artesaniaelgrancondor.com/quienes.html Gualaceo – José Jiménez (IKAT weaver) https://patomiller.wordpress.com/category/artesano-sr-jose-jimenez-macanas/ Salasaka (Tungurahua Province) http://www.thisisecuador.com/contents/handmade-in-ecuador/117-salasaca-tapestries-talent-portrayed-in-textiles.html Cañar – Juan Tenezaca http://www.elmercurio.com.ec/392972-juan-tenezaca-es-el-ultimo-tejedor-canari/ PANAMA HATS Montecrist http://www.montecristihats.com/ Sigsig http://www.cuencahighlife.com/post/2013/03/24/Although-Panama-hat-are-finished-and-exported-from-Cuenca-they-are-woven-in-dozen-of-small-villages.aspx CERAMICS/POTTERY Cuenca – Eduardo Vega, Eduardo Segovia http://www.ceramicavega.com/ http://www.artcuenca.com/artists/eduardo-segovia La Pila (Manabí… Read More
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Canadian Passport Renewal – Photos
Forms & Info | Ready So today – I opted to get my Canadian passport photos done so I can get my passport renewal off to Quito. We were told there was a Photographer in the main square, so off we went (today is Saturday). We wait patiently across the street for about 25 minutes until almost 10:30 – nothing… Read More
Canadian Passport Renewal
Photos | Ready Yes it is about time to renew my Canadian Passport – so I sent a message off to the embassy – it can be done here! Dear Patrice, Thank you for your email. Please note you will need 20 working days to have a new regular passport issued. To apply for a new Canadian Passport in… Read More
US Passport Renewal
Message for U.S. Citizens No Appointment Needed for Adult Passport Renewals Providing excellent customer service is one of the goals of U.S. Mission Ecuador Consular Sections. Effective immediately, no appointment is necessary at the U.S. Embassy in Quito or the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil for adult passport renewals adhering to certain criteria. Passport applications that do not adhere to… Read More
Argentine Beef in Ecuador
So dear friend Daphna has found a butcher in Quito stay tuned as we are planning our first visit this week http://www.carneselcordobes.com/ We purchased a nice sample of meats & some fabulous wine 🙂 So far we have tasted these – would buy again! Ancho de Res (cut into steaks) Salsicos Parrillieras Albaca y Queso (sausage stuffed with basil &… Read More
Carma Gourmet – Quito
Last trip to Qutio found this little gem of a shop (thanks to Becky & Leslie). Found these great items: real Argentine beef steaks – thin, pricey but delish large jar of small capers (think costco size) hosin sauce liquid smoke truffles Sriracha sauce They have specialty cheeses (including Feta, blue cheese), lovely teas, dijon mustards etc! Carma Gourmet Quito:… Read More
Teeth Cleaning – an observation
So the unthinkable happened on Saturday one of my veneers came loose. What to do? First put it back in place and don’t touch it! (yes this actually worked for about 48 hours). Step two email Bayardo Bolanos at Serway advising what happened and if he can help. He returns my email and asked if I can be at the… Read More
Airline Phone Numbers
AeroGal Aerolíneas Galapagos 1 800 AEROGAL (237 6425) www.aerogal.com.ec Aeromexico 1 800 237 6639 www.aeromexico.com Air Canada 1 800 010135 www.aircanada.com American Quito: 299-5000 US: 1-800-433-7300 www.aa.com Avianca-TACA 1 800 00 3434 / 1 800 00 8222 www.avianca.com Copa 2 227 3082 www.copaair.com Delta 1 800 221 1212 www.delta.com Jet Blue 1 801 449-2525 www.jetblue.com LAC Ecuador 1 800 LAC… Read More
Appliances – Cotacachi
Electrodomésticos Cotacachi patjuancar@yahoo.com 10 de Agosto y Salinas 062 915 813 / 062 915 710 Branch at Modesto Peñaherrera y Bolívar 062 915 112 Novedades Giselle Bayron Proaño Sucre 875 y Vacas Galindo 06 291 6870 / 099 495 4994 Refri-Tec Used refrigerators Otavalo Olmedo 371 y Roca 292 0724 / 099 113 4123
Airport Customer Service – Quito
The Customer Service counter is located at the Departures Public Hall (Level 2) and the Arrivals Public Hall (Level 1). Customer Service will provide information on the following: ▪ Exact location of all services provided at the Quito airport ▪ Flight information ▪ Passenger and airlines announcements ▪ Information in several languages ▪ Personalized assistance at departure and arrival areas… Read More