with thanks to David Sasaki for this list WEAVING Agato – Miguel Andrango (backstrap weaver) https://www.facebook.com/groups/EcuadorExpats/permalink/10152309661761140/ http://abyayala.nativeweb.org/ecuador/otavalo/andrango/ Peguche – Jose Cotacachi, Artesania El Gran Condor http://www.josecotacachi.com/ http://artesaniaelgrancondor.com/quienes.html Gualaceo – José Jiménez (IKAT weaver) https://patomiller.wordpress.com/category/artesano-sr-jose-jimenez-macanas/ Salasaka (Tungurahua Province) http://www.thisisecuador.com/contents/handmade-in-ecuador/117-salasaca-tapestries-talent-portrayed-in-textiles.html Cañar – Juan Tenezaca http://www.elmercurio.com.ec/392972-juan-tenezaca-es-el-ultimo-tejedor-canari/ PANAMA HATS Montecrist http://www.montecristihats.com/ Sigsig http://www.cuencahighlife.com/post/2013/03/24/Although-Panama-hat-are-finished-and-exported-from-Cuenca-they-are-woven-in-dozen-of-small-villages.aspx CERAMICS/POTTERY Cuenca – Eduardo Vega, Eduardo Segovia http://www.ceramicavega.com/ http://www.artcuenca.com/artists/eduardo-segovia La Pila (Manabí… Read More
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Canadian Passport Renewal – Photos
Forms & Info | Ready So today – I opted to get my Canadian passport photos done so I can get my passport renewal off to Quito. We were told there was a Photographer in the main square, so off we went (today is Saturday). We wait patiently across the street for about 25 minutes until almost 10:30 – nothing… Read More
Canadian Passport Renewal
Photos | Ready Yes it is about time to renew my Canadian Passport – so I sent a message off to the embassy – it can be done here! Dear Patrice, Thank you for your email. Please note you will need 20 working days to have a new regular passport issued. To apply for a new Canadian Passport in… Read More
Argentine Beef in Ecuador
So dear friend Daphna has found a butcher in Quito stay tuned as we are planning our first visit this week http://www.carneselcordobes.com/ We purchased a nice sample of meats & some fabulous wine 🙂 So far we have tasted these – would buy again! Ancho de Res (cut into steaks) Salsicos Parrillieras Albaca y Queso (sausage stuffed with basil &… Read More
Carma Gourmet – Quito
Last trip to Qutio found this little gem of a shop (thanks to Becky & Leslie). Found these great items: real Argentine beef steaks – thin, pricey but delish large jar of small capers (think costco size) hosin sauce liquid smoke truffles Sriracha sauce They have specialty cheeses (including Feta, blue cheese), lovely teas, dijon mustards etc! Carma Gourmet Quito:… Read More
Teeth Cleaning – an observation
So the unthinkable happened on Saturday one of my veneers came loose. What to do? First put it back in place and don’t touch it! (yes this actually worked for about 48 hours). Step two email Bayardo Bolanos at Serway advising what happened and if he can help. He returns my email and asked if I can be at the… Read More
Stain Remover – Super Maxi
thanks to J Norwood for the tip Stubborn Stains? A friend recommended this as a stain remover. Wow! I had a green t-shirt with a set in grease stain. Had washed and dried it without noticing the quarter-sized stain on the front. I tried a number of things without success and then resigned myself to it being an “at home”… Read More
Appliances – Cotacachi
Electrodomésticos Cotacachi patjuancar@yahoo.com 10 de Agosto y Salinas 062 915 813 / 062 915 710 Branch at Modesto Peñaherrera y Bolívar 062 915 112 Novedades Giselle Bayron Proaño Sucre 875 y Vacas Galindo 06 291 6870 / 099 495 4994 Refri-Tec Used refrigerators Otavalo Olmedo 371 y Roca 292 0724 / 099 113 4123
DiCentro – Quito
Right across the street from El Bosque Mall. Two store white building. Inside find flooring, high end stoves (wolfe/viking), lighting, locks, kitchen design centers and more DiCentro
Home Vega – Quito
Looking for a Home Depot type store? Home Vega is it! Flooring, plumbing, sinks, tubs & home dec all in one place. Recently they opened a new store in Ibarra. Home Vega