Ok yes I am involved in a big way in our new community. We are fortunate to live here in this beautiful country. Two projects that we are supporting (and are very passionate about) need donations. Please do what you can to help. ASEAC Scholarship Program This year we are hoping to send 75 local students to high school! We… Read More
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World Travel Award winners in South America
From Ecuador Expats, David Sasaki: Quito won another prestigious award. The city was named the leading destination in South America by the World Travel Awards which are considered the Oscars of tourism. Quito beat out Lima, Bogotá, Río de Janeiro, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago and the Galápagos. The Arasha Tropical Forest Resort & Spa in Ecuador was also named… Read More
Tren de la Libertad – Ibarra to Salinas
taking the train from Ibarra to Salinas great day trip lots of great scenery (and don’t forget to wave) http://www.ecuadorbytrain.com/trainecuador/index.php/rutas-del-tren/tren-de-la-libertad
Cottage for Rent in Cotacachi
Cottage for rent (Cotacachi) 680 ft² – 2 bedrooms, 1 office $490 Long-term rental, utilities & internet included CONTACT Emilia 098-272-2259 emiliacrystalortiz@gmail.com Lovely, cozy cottage for rent, in rural Cotacachi. Fully furnished with 32″ Sony flat-screen TV with Sony Blu-ray/DVD player. 2 bedrooms + office / laundry room with balcony; living / dining room with fireplace; kitchen; 1 bathroom. Beautiful… Read More
Move over, Rio – Quito is South America’s hottest must-see city
Great article http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/destinations/move-over-rio-quito-has-arrived/article12786249/
Reigning queen of Cotacachi Jany Alvarez
I would also like to share a little info about the reigning queen of Cotacachi Jany Alvarez. She is an amazing young lady. Her platform as a contestant was working with the elderly and homeless, and boy howdy has she been busy. Every Holiday she, and her family, have sponsored a function at their home. They actually go out in… Read More
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
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
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