mikelove
American looking for information about Ecuador
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Lives in The Villages FL
Registration: 13 December 2014
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Looking to buy property by Alterniflora
Hello We currently live on East Coast of USA. We want to buy property, around 10000 meters square or so, in Ecuador and build a house or Possibly with existing house. Not in town centers. Higher in mountains, but within 15-20 mins or so of town. We ...
Thanks Susan- of those villages/cities you mentioned which is closest to the coast? How bad is the mosquitoe and no-c-um situation there where you live? What roughly should I expect to pay for a hector of land with a stream or pond? Read More
Looking to buy property by Alterniflora
Hello We currently live on East Coast of USA. We want to buy property, around 10000 meters square or so, in Ecuador and build a house or Possibly with existing house. Not in town centers. Higher in mountains, but within 15-20 mins or so of town. We ...
Thanks for the heads up on the Colonches, Susan. Having a elevated mountain retreat close to the coast sounds interesting. Can you point to any English speaking area that might help bridge the language barrier while assimilating? Is this - ... Read More
Looking to buy property by Alterniflora
Hello We currently live on East Coast of USA. We want to buy property, around 10000 meters square or so, in Ecuador and build a house or Possibly with existing house. Not in town centers. Higher in mountains, but within 15-20 mins or so of town. We ...
Always enjoy your writings, Susan. Like your upbeat style. Planning an exploratory trip fairly soon.... with special interest in Cuenca, Loya, and Vilca. Would like to find small hobby finca with nice stream or pond to grow fruits, veggies, and ... Read More
Expatriate or Traitor? by Banjpplayer2
I know this going to seem very silly, but if I don't get it out of my head it will bug me forever. One of my biggest struggles with moving to Ecuador is the label Expat. Now I've traveled the world. It seems to ring true that "birds of ...
Funny how people like j600rr get a warm fuzzy feeling about the dollar when the national debt is approaching $20 trillion, the interest payment on that debt (especially with rising interest rates) will overwhelm the treasury, and savings are at an ... Read More
Police Rescue Baby Abducted in Cuenca and Sold in Cañar, Two Arrested by cccmedia
The anti-kidnapping unit of he Ecuadorian National Police staged two raids last weekend, resulting in the rescue of a baby taken from its mother at the age of nine days .. and arrested two members of an alleged network of baby and child ...
I agree with Martha - make examples of these lowlifes ...Mike Love Read More
Expat Mentors by jessekimmerling
Those of us that have been through it, or are going through it now know how hard it is to figure things out when you are new to Ecuador. It seems to me that one of the most helpful things would be to have someone to take a few hours now and then to ...
No question about it, a little help from those who live the Ecuador experience would be very helpful. Great idea! Read More
How to Thwart a Bank Robber Before He Even Gets Started by cccmedia
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid never encountered this bank set-up back when they were mixing it up with Bolivia's federales in the 1890's. A bank where the tellers are not seen, except briefly as an image on a small video monitor. I ...
no different than a drive-up teller only walk-up ......... I like it Read More
It's the beach for me! by LAFitz
Greetings all, Although I have not yet set foot on Ecuadorian soil, I am well along in the process of getting my documents...and my life in order for relocating there in April. It appears that unlike the majority of forum members who have their ...
Got the name but not the fame ...... or the vocal talent, darn it! Read More
It's the beach for me! by LAFitz
Greetings all, Although I have not yet set foot on Ecuadorian soil, I am well along in the process of getting my documents...and my life in order for relocating there in April. It appears that unlike the majority of forum members who have their ...
Hi there LAFitz. I'm a early-retired former resident of Panama now living in central Florida & on about the same schedule as you for the "salt life" in Ecuador. Do you speak espanol? If you are interested in coordinating info ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi, my name is Mike from Florida (central). I'm seeking a bi-lingual (Spanish & English) travel partner for visiting Ecuador. Please contract me at mikelove5010atyahoomdotcom if interested. Read More
Driving to Belize from Canada -helpful tips as to which route to take? by Eltuko
Hi All... I am planning to drive to Belize alone from Toronto and spend 2-3 months to enjoy the weather, swim, get into shape and relax. Thinking to stay in Placencia or Corozal. If any of you canucks could provide with me helpful tips as to ...
Hi - I am in central Florida. Have been to Belize a few times & know the country pretty well (all but far south). Have flown previously but am now wanting to drive. Flexible on depart date - anybody out there interested in a small caravan? ... Read More