As you know power comes and goes here (that is tongue in cheek) Honestly we have more then our fair share of outages. One way to protect everything (including fridges, TV, computers) is to put them on a UPS. (UPS = uninterrupted power supply) We brought ours from the US in the container but we didn’t think about replacing batteries… Read More
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Protecting your electronics
Tracking stolen electronics – easy and free Someone recommended this and we installed it to check it out – you can activate on three devices for free (we have two accounts, Dave has one & I have one) We have done testing and it works pretty slick For instance –I reported my ipad missing Then I took the ipad off… Read More
El Foco – Quito
another lighting store will provide an update after I have been there but they have a working website as well
Antique Store – Quito
Close to El Bosque Mall if you leave the mall (on foot) turn right at the light and walk towards the next light its tucked into the right hand side (there is a wine store next door to it) great find – wonderful items, consignment, old & new, fabulous chandeliers found some lovely old doors with stained glass in them… Read More
Carpets – Quito
so in my quest for carpeting which really does not exist here (not yet that I have found) came up with a workaround LOL if you can call it that across from El Bosque Mall is a design center called Di Centro there are a number of carpet installers – and you can purchase wall to wall (in a piece)… Read More
Marriott Lighting – Quito
Lighting is hard to come by here – and this store has more than a great selection. They also have a website that works. Everything needs to be shipped into Quito so don’t expect to leave the same day with your items website here
Boyaca – Quito
Great Find – this store even has an online website that works! They carry a number of products in the store: plumbing – sinks/toilets/tubs kitchen slide outs and lazy susans (cupboard hardware) kitchen sinks door knobs and handles carpets lighting granite slate sinks outdoor furnishings linens office chairs baskets and lots more You will also find a bakery section by… Read More
Framing Shop – Quito
If you ask around you can get great info! Friends highly recommend this framer in Quito – saw his work outstanding! Arte Prado Internacional Av. de Los Shyris s/m y Gaspar de Villaroel C.C. 099454243 or 02460089 email artepradoecuador@hotmail.com
Sweater Warehouse – Cotacachi
First, the bad news! I am no longer able to coordinate the sweater warehouse tours (too many other responsibilities!). Now for the good news! The sweater warehouse has been around for 21 years and will continue to around for many more, so everyone can arrange for their own warehouse tour. The tour group today had a fabulous time and saw… Read More
New Optical Store – Cotacachi
Our on site reporter Maya – has checked out the new Optical Store on Sucre …. Here’s what I learned: the store is owned by a very nice couple, Paulina Proaño and Ernesto Salazar. She’s a certified optometrist. Right now she’s doing the eye exam for $1 (yes one dollar). If there is a group of 5 people, it’s gratis.… Read More