Tuesday April 16th and 23rd from 11:00AM to 12:30PM Learn about fusing basics, such as COE’s and glass compatibility, how to cut glass and assemble it for firing. You will make earrings and pendants. All tools and glass will be supplied. No prior experience is necessary for this class. For the class schedule please go to www.marileonco.com Register at La… Read More
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Dentist – Dr. Revelo (Cotacachi)
I just had quite a bit of dental work done by Dr Christian Revelo in Cotacachi. I was very pleased with the quality of his work, the fee, and the cleanliness of his office. He speaks a little english. His office is on 24 de Mayo 12-40 … it is the block down from the main square, between Gonzales Suarez… Read More
Hielo de Montaña Ice Plant (Cotacachi)
Kate Henry Hielo de Montaña Ice Plant is open for business! Our ice machine has arrived, and we have high-quality, purified ice for sale. Small bags cost $1.00, and large bags are $1.50. We also have reusable stainless steel water bottles available for $10.00 a piece, which we will be refilling for $0.50 each. Additionally, we fill up your used… Read More
Spices – where to find them in Ecuador
“Someone said…”NO tumeric, dill, cream of tartar, mace, coriander seeds, italian seasoning, dried rosemary, tarragon, sage only occassionally, chili powder, and that is just off the top of my head. ” To my knowledge, there is no Mace, but Nutmeg (nuez moscada) is the same…..I have seen Allspice, called Pimienta Dulce…..I have never seen Cream of tartar, but it must… Read More
More Hotels/Hostels (Quito)
Karen Murray Kimbler My favorite is http://www.eugeniahotel.com/en/about.htm Eugenia Hotel Quito, Ecuador First Class accommodations in Quito www.eugeniahotel.com Eugenia Hotel Quito, Ecuador Your first class accommodations in Ecuador. Our …See More July 10 at 2:50pm · Edited · Like Joan Dale You could contact Marcela(deyaniravin@hotmail.com) she rents rooms in her home that on the corner on Manabi and Cuenca in old… Read More
Ecuador driving distances and times
Compliments of South of Zero http://southofzero.wordpress.com/maps/distances-and-travel-times/ yellow guide http://www.guiatelefonica.com.ec/?inf=distancias
Cedula requirements – includes “new” single status requirements
After obtaining our visa, we applied for our cedula in Cuenca in the same office. I received this paper today 12/04/2012 after applying for our family’s cedulas, and just finished typing up the Spanish to English via google translate. They did not look at our birth certificates nor our marriage certificates. The lady said they will do this at the… Read More
Receiving your Social Security in an Ecuadorian bank
You can have your Social Security deposited here in a bank in Ecuador. The two banks where you can do it are Produbanco and Banco Del Guyayquil. Here is a message that was on Gringo Tree from the Federal Benefits Unit in the US Embassy:——————— You should open a bank account in Produbanco or Banco de Guayaquil. Once you’ve done… Read More
Vegetables, Organic $5 delivered (Cotacachi)
The best $5 you will ever spend. Aya distributes the list on Tuesday (ask to be added to the email list). Confirm your basket by noon on Wednesday. Friday – Hector will deliver 🙂 enjoy (fabulous vegetables) HECTOR FLORES / AYA WADA Finca Orgánica y Centro Ecológico KURIKINDI cel: +593-(0)996-040-354 (Aya) / -355 (Hector) website: www.everyoneweb.es/kurikindi/ facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wadaaya0515 blog: (Español&English)… Read More
Eye Care (Cuenca)
Leigh Frost While in Cuenca, I had a retina beginning to attach. I highly recommend this doctor, who got me in right away for diagnostic exam ($40), and who performed the laser surgery the very next morning ($250)….I am very pleased and grateful for the results…See More Bienvenidos | Oftalmolaser Cuenca Ecuador www.oftalmolaser.com.ec Cirgía Láser para Ojos, Catarátas, Estrabismo, Glaucoma… Read More