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Comment on Culture Shock by ComptonTraveler

ComptonTraveler — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:32:18 +0000

Would like to know if you are still residing in Cuenca; plan on visiting in October of this year to scout for possible move Summer of next year. Can be contacted at

acomptontraveler@gmail.com

Look forward to hearing back from you soon. I’m terribly excited after reading your posts.

Comment on She’s Back… by gerber baby contest

gerber baby contest — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:04:29 +0000

gerber baby contest…

Keep this blog going with great info. Thanks….

Comment on Culture Shock by higbyci

higbyci — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:40:52 +0000

Thank you for your response. The first stage of our dream of living in Equador is going for a visit in November.

Comment on Culture Shock by higbyci

higbyci — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:35:34 +0000

I have been obsessed researching about living in Equador. I want to persue my hope of living in Equador but things people bring up scare me. For example, with all of the warnings on sites to be wary, who can we trust and who is willing to help us obtain the necessary information to make a move to Equador. Also, is moving to Cuenca become so popular that we will not be able to get affordable housing. Since my husband’s job is dependant on the internet, are we going to be able to get qick reliable internet service in Cuenca?

Comment on Culture Shock by NYCGIRL

NYCGIRL — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 05:54:23 +0000

i’m an ecuadorean american girl, i live the american dream, i live on SUTTON PLACE, NY, in the upper east side, got the doorman, taxis, basically the sex and the city lifestyle and have always loved it. But all of my glamourous lifestyle is bye bye since i will trade stale chemtrail air for fresh air. Basically i will trade the glamourous lifestyle i’ve been blessed with for the health conscious lifestyle that ecuador provides. Yes Ecuador may very well be the LUNGS of the world.
I lived in the HILTON hotel and the HILTON condos for over a year in Guayaquil with the doorman, casino, and as close to glamorous lifestyle available in ecuador, eating out everyday at the HILTON hotel restaurants or the outdoor and indoor restaurants at the SHERATON a hop and a skip away from there as well, drinks by the pool, massages, etc, etc, well there is only one 5th Avenue on earth, so in Guayaquil Ecuador Tommy Hilfiger is as good as it gets. I also stayes at ORO VERDE in Guayaquil and at ORO VERDE in MANTA by the beach hotel for several months, prices from 250 to 350 per night and its 5 stars hotels of the world, anywhere else you will be smelling moldy, sick air, trust me i did my research, those prices are from 4 years ago. The malls, big deal. I’m afraid i might be jaded. Sanborondon, is another high class community, newer and desolate vibe, well its like Forest hills or Long Island New York, if you are familiar with NY. In Sanborondon traffic is heavy, I would go there for my favorite seafood dish at one particular seafood restaurant and for pilates, gourmet ice cream, and sandwiches day or night. Urdesa has always been another higher class community, eating out in outdoor places in Urdesa reminds me of the feel i get when i eat out in the Hamptons, The 2 best hospital KENNEDY and ALBORADA, many friends of mine are physicians in these hospitals, the machines are not top of the line, but maybe at the new hospital that opened in Sanborondon hopefully has got top of the line equipment. Quito is down to earth home cooked meals, someone else does the cooking as usual. Cuenca stages music concerts with top pop latin artists like daddy yankee etc. but i never went to cuenca since it was a long bus ride from Guayaquil, i didn’t dare go alone. Instead i stayed for the SHAKIRA concert, strangely there is not ticketmaster out there i had to ask everyone at the malls where to go for her tickets, it was at a major department store in Guayaquil, that was really weird. The concert took place at an outdoor university sports stadium, it was great. I have travelled to Greek Islands and frequent Greek restaurants in NYC. There was 1 dissapointing greek restaurants outside of the SHERATON. Here in NYC i shop at the best supermarket in all New York City and thats the Gourmet food emporium on 59th, i only buy non GMO organic food and HATE HATE HATE having to look for a 9 on the fruit and vegetable barcode, as if god intended for their to be a freakin hybrid anything, and thats the reason i’m leaving, and chemtrails, i’ve had it, i trade the glamour for the indiana jones gear, all for beauty and health… Guayaqul may not have all the imported gourmet oils, olive, cheeses, wines i’m accustomed to, but as long as they have evian on their shelves i will be happy, and they do, but in plastic bottles, i will ask for evian in glass bottles when i go there, besides that inconvenience, the Guayaquil supermarkets leave NYC supermarkets in the dust with wholesome abundant food, no doubt about it. I plan to visit Quito to experience its new malls and cuenca, see what it has to offer. I’ve seen the views and I’m liking.

Comment on Culture Shock by quito0819

quito0819 — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:56:59 +0000

Thanks for the update. Interesting analysis of the US vs Ecuador. I found myself nodding yes. In December I retire and will move with my wife and stuff from Quito to Cuenca.

Mike

Comment on Men with Guns with Gallery by English Springer Spaniel

English Springer Spaniel — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:33:09 +0000

English Springer Spaniel…

When I was seeking English Springer Spaniel infomation I found your post on Men With Guns | TheExpatJournals.com, thanks….

Comment on Menaje de Casa by Dog Separation Anxiety

Dog Separation Anxiety — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:49:48 +0000

Dog Separation Anxiety…

Way to go man I hope you post more up like this….

Comment on Living in Cuenca 1 by Travel Visa

Travel Visa — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:10:18 +0000

Travel Visa…

WHo says the internet is full of garbage? Great post! Rock on……

Comment on Galapagos Diving by admin

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:00:37 +0000

Hey Rick…NOOO, Macarron is on his own after many years at Scuba Iguana. I have only heard horror stories about Sub-Aqua, including one from a couple in Cuenca who were actually just left out in the water for over 30 minutes drifting out with no pick up.

Comment on Galapagos Diving by rick

rick — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:38:01 +0000

Glad to hear you FINALLY found a good DM and had a couple of good dives. I think diving is an experience beyond comparison to much of anything else. Just did my 1000th in Honduras last week. It was even cooler than my 1st dive.
Thanks for the tip about Macarron (He’s with Sub-Aqua, right?)
Lastly, slow is not always bad. A VERY experienced DM told me “If you move, you’re a predator. If you stop, you become a curiosity.” That advice has provided me with some real “National Geographic” moments.

Comment on Galapagos Diving by barefootnomad

barefootnomad — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:14:36 +0000

I enjoy reading your stories!! I will be headed to the Galapagos for 3 months in July and cant wait to be back there again! I am also thinking of moving to Ecuador would love to pick your brain if possible for locations and such. Thanks for sharing!!