New Mexico Expat? Hoping to Be?

Member since 15 April 2013

lannie loeksNew member15 April 2013 15:08:21

Would love to hear from any New Mexicans who have made the leap. Or if you are working toward moving ~ I'd love to form a support/study group if you are interested. We could meet for coffee, potluck or conference call online?
I am in Santa Fe, NM , Planning to be in EC in mid July thru Mid August with my Husband and 17 year old daughter. We moved to Santa Fe from California in 1975. Lots of family and friends in Santa Barbara, Ca where my husband grew up.
Can't wait to meet you!
Kind Regards,
Lannie Loeks

Themiddleoftheworld Contributor

Member since 18 March 2013

ThemiddleoftheworldContributor15 April 2013 15:26:21

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I just showed a Utah couple around Quito, Mitad Del Mundo, and Mindo.聽 They also visited Cuenca and are working towards their new life here.

I know New Mexico is not Utah but it is kind of close haha.聽 Regardless if you would like you can contact me and I will tell you whatever you need to know.

Mike

lannie loeks New member

Member since 15 April 2013

lannie loeksNew member15 April 2013 20:31:33

Thank you for taking the time to reply! I'll get back to you when I have more questions. Kind Regards, Lannie Loeks

vinny66 Serial expat

Member since 14 September 2011

vinny66Serial expat15 April 2013 22:51:34

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Hello Lannie,

If you're planning to visit Cuenca and you have questions about this city, let me know.

Glad to help you.

Vinny

lannie loeks New member

Member since 15 April 2013

lannie loeksNew member16 April 2013 00:01:17

Thank you Vinny! Look for us around July-August.

vinny66 Serial expat

Member since 14 September 2011

vinny66Serial expat16 April 2013 01:17:36

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will do

Andrellita Active member

Member since 07 April 2013

AndrellitaActive member18 April 2013 20:52:01

Hi!聽聽I'm as New Mexican as they come...聽 now Ecuadorian.聽 I just got my cedula (Ecuadorian ID) last month.聽 I bought my apartment on the Pennsylvania Avenue of Quito, only blocks from the presidential palace in 2004 just before the price spike.聽 Love it.聽 Wouldn't even sell it for anything at this point.聽 Here's where all the action is.聽 And this is not a "city that never sleeps."聽 By 10PM, the historic center winds down and it's time to hit the head to the bed.

I'm really pretty busy at this time, but I'd take time out to meet you if you'd like.

Andrellita Active member

Member since 07 April 2013

AndrellitaActive member18 April 2013 20:58:47

By the way, I have a website up called quito-colonial.com... It gets top billing on google and yahoo, and front page on bing.聽 Just type in colonial quito or quito colonial, and -colonial comes up...聽 Just in case I can help you with any info.

lannie loeks New member

Member since 15 April 2013

lannie loeksNew member18 April 2013 22:13:06

Lovely! Thanks. Will look up your site tomorrow. Have a book club tonight. Where are you from in NM?
Kind Regards,
Lannie
505.473.1246

Andrellita Active member

Member since 07 April 2013

AndrellitaActive member19 April 2013 00:18:18

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Hi...聽 Andrellita here... I'm from Albuquerque, lived there most of my life, got bored and came to Quito. lol...聽 Seriously, New Mexico got too dry for my taste.聽 Love the green hills, flower fairs, palm trees and all the good stuff the rain brings here in Ecuador.聽 We're on the edge of the rainy season right now.聽 Also, most of the people here are friendly and welcoming.聽 But, this is a city of about 2 million, and, of course, you have to use caution.聽 A few years ago, all you worried about were pickpockets.聽 It's escalated, but mostly safe in the daytime.聽 I won't go out at night unless I take a taxi.聽 I put a post in the forum a few days ago with tips on taking the right taxi.