Galapagos Part 1

Posted on February 17, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

this is a three part story Galapagos Part 2 | Galapagos Part 3 | Galapagos on a Budget Thanks so much to Tracy Copeman for sharing her trip notes on the Galapagos I booked my flight before hand as the price was good $249 each. It is cheaper with a cedula. When Pete’s friend was here a few months back… Read More

Latin Bus

Posted on February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

Bus travel in Ecuador http://latinbus.com/

One Way or Return Ticket

Posted on February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

Some airlines require a return ticket, some do not. The question is asked frequently You can ‘rent’ a return ticket https://flyonward.com/

Canning Supplies – Online

Posted on February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

online supply http://www.vectorecuador.com/

Dentist – Otavalo

Posted on February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

Dentist in Otavalo Dra. Johana Orozco, Cristobal Colon #308 y Bolivar, Otavalo, phone 062 924 974. Trained in Quito and did post grad work at New York City University in the US and speaks English.

Appliance Repair Cotacachi

Posted on January 27, 2018January 27, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks to Tricia for this recommendation I would like to highly recommend two men who have worked on my washer and dryer. They also can fix refrigerators, microwaves and califones. They are punctual, reliable and honest with you. Please call Ing. Bryan Castro and his partner Freddy Castro. Their numbers are 0969802877 or 0997666597

Galapagos on a budget

Posted on January 16, 2018May 3, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

Galapagos Part 1 | Galapagos Part 2 | Galapagos Part 3 So we have friends coming this summer – being am doing some research for them, thought I would share here too Galapagos – its a destination, but what if you are on a budget? http://www.aroundthisworld.com/the-poor-mans-galapagos-montanita-ecuador/ https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/galapagos-on-a-budget-travel-guide/ https://thriftynomads.com/galapagos-islands-on-the-cheap/ stay tuned …. lots of planning going on and more details will… Read More

Sewing Machine Repair Cotacachi

Posted on December 29, 2017December 29, 2017 by Patrice Baron Parent

Carlos Mata 098-838-9582 (he will come to your home $15) Did a great job of tuning up my Pfaff & my Juki Serger

Mindo by bus from Cotacachi

Posted on December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks to Ray Benn for this info We took a trip to Mindo last week. Normally we would travel with either Milton Andramunio Izurieta or Fabian Vaca Alvarez, who provide first class tour services in very comfortable minibuses from Cotacachi. However, we intrepid explorers decided to try the public bus system, to suit our lazier, laid-back style of travel. Stage… Read More

Lighting

Posted on September 27, 2017September 27, 2017 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks Chuck On recon in Ibarra this A.M. Happened upon a new lighting and blind / shades store, near Laguna mall. Called “Studio K” Av. Fray Vacas Galindo, entre Juan de Dios y Pedro Moncayo. www.studiok.com.ec Nice lighting and stuff within!