In Cuenca call Mauricio Astudillo. He is my new tech. Speaks English very well. Went to the US when he was 12 and did all his schooling there, including his tech training, staying there 14 years. Has wheels and will travel around town to come to you. 098 723-3698. In addition to all the computer wizardry his card says, “Internet,… Read More
Category Archives: Services
AA Meetings (Vilcabamba)
There is a new AA meeting place in Vilcabamba. It is a block from the plaza , and another block to the left. There is a large sign outside on the building. I found out there are two English speaking meetings at 4:00 on Sun/Thursday. In the same place are Spanish meetings on Weds, Friday and Saturday they start at… Read More
Club Correos (US Mail Service for expats)
Here’s an FYI for those of you who are interested in buying stuff in the US and not having to pay an arm and a leg for shipping. Join Club Correos. When you google it you can hit the translate button while still in google and the website will come up in english for those of you who are spanish… Read More
Services for expats
This is to let you know that I’m offering my services as: • Appointments with doctors • Translations English to Spanish. • Caregiver • Nanny • If you want to get out of the routine I could arrange tours in and out of the city. • Take people around like: airport, Quito etc. (Weekends or night time only) • If… Read More
TAXI SECURITY
A new security option using the Website www.pasajeroseguro.com is functioning with a registry of the 12,000 licensed taxis of Quito. On approaching a taxi, you send a text message to the number 2468 with the municipal registry number that is supposed to be visible on the door or windshield and in a few seconds you will have reported and recorded… Read More
Cotacachi expats now on Facebook
For all of you out there who are on Facebook and for all of you out there who have just been dying to have a reason to open a Facebook account, here’s an opportunity. I’ve just set up a Facebook page called Cotacachi Expats. This page is not meant to replace Jack’s email list, but rather to compliment it. It’s… Read More
Medical Services – Prescriptions
Many people who are not here already or at the moment, want to know if they can get certain prescriptions and what the cost will be. For $5, I will go the the local pharmacy and if they don’t have it there, I will find out if they carry it in Ibarra: simply e-mail the name of the drug, its… Read More
Spanish Language/Culture course
Hello everyone! A couple of weeks ago we invited Cotacachi expats to join us for a focus group with the University of Otavalo in order to plan classes addressing the need for the local expat community to learn Spanish and equip themselves with the necessary tools to live happily and securely in Ecuador. The March 4th Focus group meeting at… Read More
Nano sim cards for iPhone 5’s
Just wanted anyone who has an iPhone 5 to know nano sim cards are now available here in Ecuador. I got mine at Claro in Quito (QuiCentro Mall upstairs). If you need to talk to someone who speaks English…see David, he’s on the right-hand side as you walk in. Michael Alderman
Keep your phone number
FYI…….If you are especially attached to your phone number and your phone is ever lost or stolen, you can go to the Claro store in the Super Maxi Plaza in Ibarra (and I assume also the Movi store) and ask to purchase a chip with your previous number!!!!!!! This can eliminate a ton of problems as well as help to… Read More