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
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Solid Rock Plaza – Cotacachi
Movie Nights on Sunday
Totem – Cotacachi
Since Meson Totem restaurant has been receiving so many fine compliments on the incredible bread served there, I had to go there for lunch today. OMG! I haven’t had such an incredibly delicious sandwich in at least 25-30 years! I am not exaggerating! That was about the last time I ate really good, authentic European bread! Until today! If you… Read More
Cotacachi Writers’ Group
Cotacachi Writers’ Group – 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month at 1-2:30 p.m. Solid Rock plaza (Dan’s library/bookstore). Do you have a hankering to. . .develop your writing skills. . . share your writing with others who do, too…learn more about the craft of writing. . .have your writing published. . gather with others who share your passion for… Read More
Caribou Bar & Grill – Ibarra
If you’re in Ibarra and looking for a place to eat, you’ve got to try Caribou Bar & Grill. It is owned by a Canadian who has lived in Ibarra for years and is full of Canadian memorabilia. Between the ambiance and the good eats you’ll easily feel as though you’re in the northern wilderness instead of on the equator.… Read More
Dentists – Bilingual Cuenca
with thanks to Susan Clark for this list Dr. Juan Fernando Vega 07 409-1853/07 288- 3682 Cell: 099 218-0227, Aurelio Aguilar (the street on the south of Benigno Malo high school) y Av. Solano Dr. Grace Ordoñez Miguel Cordero y Avenida PaucarbambaEdificio Work Center, Second floor, Suite 210 Phone: 4091958Cell: 0987903834 Dra. Camila Cisneros Cell: 099 862 7098, Office: 288… Read More
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
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
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
Looking for wine?
Yes its true – hard to find reasonable wine is hard here in Ecuador However – did find some at a great shop in Manta (we were just there recently) and they have a store in Quito next trip – make a stop – pricing was excellent and there were bonus bottles when you bought 2 or 3 http://www.lataberna.com.ec/tiendas