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
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AA Meetings (Quito)
The meeting will be on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. and on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. Isabel La Catolica 1439 y Orellana / Iglesia Alemana Lutherana (Diagonally to the residency of the American Ambassador and behind Hotel Quito).
AA Meeting (Bahia de Caraquez)
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) (English only) meetings are now available to those living in or visiting the coastal areas in or near Bahia de Caraquez, San Vicente, Briceno, Canoa and San Clemente. For more information about days/times etc., please contact Jan & Warren via email: warren6488@gmail.com or cell phone: 099 456 6047. Please feel free to share this information with others… Read More
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
Ibarra – Jeweler recommendation
If anyone is looking for a really good jeweler who also does excellent repairs, I found one in Ibarra. Contact information: Luis Hidalgo, Telephone 2609-133 / 2644-832 located in the square at Parque Pedro Moncayo, address Rocafuerte 372 y Grijalva. His store is called Dior Joyeria and there is a big sign out front with an impressive display in the… 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
Expat Voting Requirements
Voting is a right granted to the Ecuadorian Citizens over the age of 18, it is also extended to the following groups as a discretionary right: 1. Senior citizens, (over 65 yrs old) 2. Ecuadorians over 16 years old 3. Foreigners over 65 or under 65 (holding a cedula of identity) The process for a foreigner to vote is as… Read More
Quito Airport Accomodation
This is from a recent newsletter from Gary Scott. This is all the contact information provided. La Marmite New Quito Airport Solution #1: Stay within 10 minutes of the airport at La Marmite Hotel & Restaurant. Chef Pierre Mordasini has created a hotel, rental and housing community about 20 miles from Quito (45 minute drive) and eight minutes from the… Read More
Embargo Dates for Ecuador (from delta.com)
GEOGRAPHIC & DATE RESTRICTIONS The following restrictions apply to travel to/from the destinations listed below: Embargo Dates — Excess baggage pieces will not be accepted on flights to the following destination(s) during these specified dates: Date Cities All Year No excess baggage beyond two checked pieces per passenger allowed. Checked baggage weighing 51–70 lbs. is subject to overweight baggage charges. No… Read More