Cardboard Boxes – Cotacachi

Posted on September 4, 2016September 4, 2016 by Patrice Baron Parent

Your container has arrived and you have a mountain of cardboard – what to do with all of it? thanks to Mary for this information There is a wonderful foundation in Ibarra that makes high quality but affordable prosthetic limbs and other adaptive items for disabled patients in need. They use large, high quality pieces of cardboard to make INCREDIBLE… Read More

Canning Jars – Ibarra

Posted on August 30, 2016August 30, 2016 by Patrice Baron Parent

many thanks to Jill Benn for this info The two streets the shop is on the corner of are Bartolome Garcia 3-19 y Luis Toromoreno. Hope that helps she had a wide range of sizes in glass jars

Tao Tao Asian Market – Ibarra

Posted on August 30, 2016November 10, 2016 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks to David Sasaki for finding the new location for us OK, I found the place where the Asian food store is being relocated in Ibarra. Look for a restaurant called Tao-Tao. It’s across from Parque de la Familia on Av. Rafael Sánchez. The restaurant isn’t even open yet. Tomorrow will be the first day. It’s a pretty decent size… Read More

Grocery shopping in Ecuador: What’s it like?

Posted on February 24, 2016February 24, 2016 by Patrice Baron Parent

Laura Lee Jones is a single mom living in Loja and a wonderful friend. She wrote this fabulous article on shopping here and with her permission, I am sharing it. When sitting at home in the US researching living in Ecuador, I saw lots of pictures of the colorful displays of fruit sold in the open markets. I knew that… Read More

Flight Information

Posted on August 17, 2015August 17, 2015 by Patrice Baron Parent

Quito airport flight information http://aeropuertoquito.com/eng/flight-information/

Ambulance Information – Cotacachi

Posted on July 21, 2015July 21, 2015 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks to Mary Grover AMBULANCE INFORMATION: There is a private ambulance based at Clinica Moderna in Ibarra that can be used/hired by anyone. You can call the driver directly. His name is Edwin Santafé…..cell # 099 912 2300. He will transport you anywhere you wish to be transported. Oxygen is available if needed. No medical staff is included…only the driver.… Read More

An A-Z Guide to Ecuador’s Most Common Produce

Posted on July 18, 2015July 18, 2015 by Patrice Baron Parent

Helpful listing

LAS PALMAS DEL MAR B&B – Punta Canero

Posted on July 18, 2015July 18, 2015 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks Mary Freeman RECOMMENDATION FOR LAS PALMAS DEL MAR B&B laspalmasdelmar.com Las Palmas Del Mar is a beautiful B & B owned and managed by 2 great people…John and Heather treat all their guests like family and go out of their way to make everyone’s stay comfortable and enjoyable.. They are located in Punta Canero very close to Salinas.. If… Read More

Hostería La Andaluza – North of Riobamba

Posted on May 25, 2015May 25, 2015 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks to David Sasaki for this info Staying at Hostería La Andaluza is like passing through a portal back to the colonial era. This inn in Chimborazo Province is part of a hacienda that’s more than 300 years old. Simón Bolívar once stayed at La Andaluza. In fact, you can request the room where he reportedly slept. It’s been turned… Read More

Cuts of Beef

Posted on May 10, 2015May 10, 2015 by Patrice Baron Parent

So you are standing in the meat section at the grocery store looking for something that sounds familiar – this might help Dictionary of Cuts of Beef