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Category Archives: Info
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
Bed in a Box
Special Thanks to Rick Taylor of Ecuador Expats!! Our mattress plan is to get a couple from the following link. Have one now and very pleased. The kicker is that it is vacuum compressed into a box. Trying to remember, I’d say the box was 16″ x 16″ by the width of the mattress. You open it up and in… Read More
Internet & Security Systems (Cotacachi/Otavalo)
Christian provides internet service, 1 meg and 1.5 meg (not shared) The cost is $45 and $60 US, the installation is $150, it includes the antenna and configuration. If there is a problem he will give fast assistance. because he lives in Cotacachi and speaks great English. About the security system, it is $250 US, includes 1 control panel, 1… Read More
DHL (Quito, Ibarra)
General information: Went to U.S. Embassy to get something notarized, then needed to send it to the States. The DHL building is on Eloy Alfaro which is the same cross street (major throughfare) as the Embassy. The address is: S.A. Eloy Alfaro 113 y Pasaje de los Juncos. Mon,-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Telephone: 2 248-5100. If you are… Read More
Visa & Cedula Requirements for Ecuador
Special thanks to Dana Cameron (Ecuador Expats on FB for this information) as of this date April 28, 2013 this information is current I’m a visa facilitator. This is what you need to apply for a pension visa: 1. Letter in Spanish requesting the visa. 2. Completed application form. 3. 2 passport style photos. 4. Letter stating your monthly benefit,… Read More