Susan Dixon
@Birdmama
American looking for information about Ecuador
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About me
American
Lives in White Lake
Speaks English only
Registration: 14 September 2015
Accommodation n getting around by Ewilson2016
I'm interested in meeting some expats while staying in Quito. Will be arriving tonight 2/13/16 and unsure of taxi travel n where to stay. Any suggestions?
The outskirts of Cuenca are very nice. Read More
Taking a pet parrot from Ecuador to the U.S. by Sheenie
Before I go out and fall in love with a wonderful bird, I`d like to know if anyone knows the process for taking it back with me to the States? The information I found on the U.S. government web site was formal and vague. I understand that no one ...
Check on United. I think they allow birds. Read More
Taking a pet parrot from Ecuador to the U.S. by Sheenie
Before I go out and fall in love with a wonderful bird, I`d like to know if anyone knows the process for taking it back with me to the States? The information I found on the U.S. government web site was formal and vague. I understand that no one ...
Have you tried Delta or United? I'm sorry but I can't remember which one of those two will allow a bird in the cabin under your seat. It's one or the other, at least it was when I checked a couple of months ago. I wish you the best! Read More
renters and homeowners insurance in Ecuador by johnplov
Hello, I am living in Portland Oregon, and planning to retire with my wife in August 2016. We would like to retire in either Cotacachi or Cuenca, starting in Cotacachi, and moving to Cuenca if Cotacachi is too small for us. We have visited both ...
When visiting Ecuador in Nov. we were told by experienced people who have lived there for many years, to forget insurance. Even if you can get it, you'll never be able to get the company to pay on a claim. It's money down the drain. ... Read More
The Good Old Days For Expats... Are They Gone ? by cccmedia
Expats have experienced a lot of changes for the worse since 2007, according to a commentary just posted atop the welcome-page at the Day In Quito Blogspot website. Let's take these an issue at a time, with the Day In Quito claims in ...
I couldn't agree more with you, CCC, about all of your comments, especially the smoking and the bull fighting. What a cruel, barbaric "sport"! Read More
2015 - anybody in the Ecuador visa pipelines? by gardener1
I can count on the fingers of both hands the number of Ecuador visa applicants who post here and have gone through the permanent residency visa process in the last two years. So for all the hoopla Ecuador gets as a great place to emigrate to, ...
My husband and I just returned from Ecuador and met with a very knowledgeable EC lawyer and her American husband in Cuenca. She will entirely process your Residency Visa and Cedula, handling EVERYTHING for a total cost of $1,300. which includes all ... Read More
Live in Cuenca - Be Happy to Answer Questions About Life in Ecuador by troberts010150
Hi there, I just joined expat.com and discovered the Forums. I'm always interested in helping prospective expats with straight answers about Ecuador, especially Cuenca. I moved here - sight unseen, but after lots of research - from Seattle two ...
smmr, I'd love to hear more of your tips. Read More
Considering moving with $1550 pension! Enough? by Joshua_metzger
Hi, my fianc茅 and I are wanting to relocate to Ecuador permanently. I have a pension of roughly $1,550 a month. Is this enough? We don't mind loving frugal. Also,we'd like to be on the coast. I guess we don't really know where ...
Hey Josh, My husband and I just returned from a "Crash Course in Ecuador". We highly recommend it. We landed in Quito, spent two nights there and then toured the country and the coast from Cotacachi to Mindo, then to Pedernales to Salinas ... Read More
Anyone know a good orthopedist by les64
Shortly before we started travelling approx 6 months ago my wife was involved in an vehicle accident and apart from bruises we thought she was ok. During the past months however she has been suffering increasing pain in one thigh and a lower back ...
les64, I don't live in Ecuador yet and am only coming to visit next week, but with your wife's symptoms, I would strongly suggest she see a neurosurgeon, not an orthopedic doctor. I had very serious similar problems with pinched nerves and ... Read More
New members of Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien
Newbie on Ecuador forum? Don聮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 expat ...
Rollando & Carolina, We're coming to visit from Nov. 9th to the 20th with the idea of possibly moving to the Quito area also. We are very like minded people and would love to meet you, but we'll be on a tour. We'll be in Cuenca ... Read More
Importing Pet Birds to Ecuador by Birdmama
Has anyone successfully imported a pet parrot to Ecuador as of this writing? If so, would you please let me know how you did it?
Thank you so much, OsageArcher. I will try navigating those sites and get some help with the Spanish. You are very kind to send this all to me. Thanks again. Read More
Importing Pet Birds to Ecuador by Birdmama
Has anyone successfully imported a pet parrot to Ecuador as of this writing? If so, would you please let me know how you did it?
gardener1, Of the two people who had posted on the previous thread you mentioned, neither one had been successful in bringing their birds over. Xaminer gave up and rehomed his two parrots, and the columbian's last post was in May and he had not ... Read More
Importing Pet Birds to Ecuador
Has anyone successfully imported a pet parrot to Ecuador as of this writing? If so, would you please let me know how you did it? Read More
Tour Guide areas of Cuenca, Loja, Vilcabamba or Yungilla? by emoss28
Does anybody know a good tour guide for any of the areas of Cuenca, Loja, Vilcabamba or Yungilla? We are happy to pay for this service, but we are on a budget. Any help would be greatly appreciated! ~EMoss
Hi Martha, My husband and I are taking the "Crash Course in Ecuador" tour from Nov. 8th to Nov. 21st. Have you heard of it? You might be interested in joining us if it's not too late to sign up. Here's the link: ... Read More
Trepidation--settling in as a single, mature woman by peripatetic_soul
Hello, My main concerns about relocating to Cuenca are: a) safety - I've read where posters recommend never leaving your abode empty or you may come home to an empty space (crime rate and vulnerability of single women), b) how easy is it to meet ...
Hi Barbara, Wow! This sounds fantastic! However, next month we will be on the "Crash Course in Ecuador" tour. So all of our arrangements have already been made. However, we will need a temporary place to stay upon our return next year. ... Read More
Trepidation--settling in as a single, mature woman by peripatetic_soul
Hello, My main concerns about relocating to Cuenca are: a) safety - I've read where posters recommend never leaving your abode empty or you may come home to an empty space (crime rate and vulnerability of single women), b) how easy is it to meet ...
Hi Barbara, My husband and I are coming to Quenca in Nov. Although we already have places to stay, we would like to know where your B&B is located and what your rates are going to be. We may be interested in staying there in the future. My ... 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 ...
I don't know what I was thinking.....I must have been tired when I typed Quito! I meant...Is there anyone volunteering to help folks moving to the Cuenca area? We are coming to Ecuador On Nov. 8th and taking the "Crash Course in ... 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 ...
jessekimmerling....what a fantastic idea! Also, very kind and thoughtful to help new expats find their way around EC. When I move, I'll be looking for a mentor. Anyone volunteering to help folks moving to the Quito area? Read More
Bringing Pet Birds to Ecuador by travtay50
Anyone know the issues with bringing pet birds? We have a Goffin's Cockatoo and a Rose Breasted Cockatoo.
Thank you, Examiner. I am so sorry that you had to give up your precious birds. Our birds are our family and we love them so much that I don't think that we could move unless they are allowed to move with us. My little girl, Goffin's ... Read More
El Nino 2015 by GMC(SW)
Lately I have been seeing some conjecture over the upcoming El Nino. 1. What does everyone think will come of it? 2. If it is as bad as predicted, what precautions are you taking? 3. What were the effects last time, for those that were in ...
Where do you live, GMC? Is El Nino especially bad where you are? Read More
El Nino 2015 by GMC(SW)
Lately I have been seeing some conjecture over the upcoming El Nino. 1. What does everyone think will come of it? 2. If it is as bad as predicted, what precautions are you taking? 3. What were the effects last time, for those that were in ...
I am planning to visit Ecuador from Nov. 9th to the 20th on a tour around the country. Seeing that's it's an El Nino year, is it safe to travel then? Read More
Moving to Ecuador !! by vpbuzz
A Big hello to all the Ecuadorian friends on this forum. Let me start by apologizing if the same question has been asked on this forum a multiple times. I will try to be more precise and would appreciate specific answers. I'm a professional in ...
Would you mind telling me what they charged you for this service? Read More
Anybody living in Vilcabamba or Loja? by ActionMgt
You never see anything posted about Vilcabamba or Loja on this forum. Just wondering if anybody lives there that could tell me what it's like, if they like it there, and what the availability might be for renting a 2 bedroom small house with 2 ...
OGA1....Did you actually mean "Has casa de cultura with theater full of mold" in your post? Mold? Read More
Ecuador Tours
Thanks so much for your input, Jack. We greatly appreciate it. Getting things off the internet is sometimes a bit scary, and heaven only knows that we couldn't afford to lose that kind of money. Read More
Need a rental on the coast by Majito
I am leaving from Canada early November. I need to rent something basic (limited budget) but comfortable on the coast not to far from Guayaquil where my girlfriend lives and near the beach (house apartment or roommate). Kitchen is a priority the ...
What will happen if El Nino peaks in Dec? Read More
Ecuador Tours
My husband and I are seriously considering a move to Ecuador, Quenca, in particular, but have never been to South America before. We are considering a tour specifically for people inn our position called Ecuador Crash Course Tour. Since many of ... Read More
Shortcuts to Learning espa帽ol by cccmedia
If you understand some basic concepts, it's possible to learn or translate easily hundreds of nouns, adjectives and adverbs into Spanish. The spelling of the following English words (at the left) does not change at all from English to Spanish. ...
Thanks, ccc. These are so good. Read More
Cuenca: The adventure begins by Avenger Azul
Greetings from the almost leaving Round Rock TX. My beautiful, recently retired wife, Louise and I (Don), will be moving to Cuenca on 10/8/15 as we just bought our airline tickets last night. All of "papers" are in order, except for ...
What are "emotional support" animals and how does one get that designation? My birds are my emotional support. I think I need this. Read More
Taking a pet parrot from Ecuador to the U.S. by Sheenie
Before I go out and fall in love with a wonderful bird, I`d like to know if anyone knows the process for taking it back with me to the States? The information I found on the U.S. government web site was formal and vague. I understand that no one ...
PS...I couldn't agree with you more, but that is not reality. There are thousands upon thousands of beautiful parrots that have been both bred and smuggled for the pet trade. The most tragic, I believe, are the parrots in the wild that are ... Read More
Taking a pet parrot from Ecuador to the U.S. by Sheenie
Before I go out and fall in love with a wonderful bird, I`d like to know if anyone knows the process for taking it back with me to the States? The information I found on the U.S. government web site was formal and vague. I understand that no one ...
I'd say, wait until you get to the US to get a parrot, and then get one from a rescue. There are so many wonderful birds in rescues that need homes. We belong to a rescue and have 8 parrots, 7 of them either rehomed or rescued. They are ... Read More
Bringing my parrots to Ecuador
My husband and I want to relocate to Ecuador in the near future, and we have 8 parrots. I realize that we are allowed to bring only four (two each). How difficult was it? We would be bringing a Solomn Islands eclectus, a Goffin's cockatoo, ... Read More
Bringing Pet Birds to Ecuador by travtay50
Anyone know the issues with bringing pet birds? We have a Goffin's Cockatoo and a Rose Breasted Cockatoo.
Since your blog was written several months ago, I'm hoping to hear that you've been able to bring you parrot to Ecuador and that he's now happily living with you. My husband and I want to relocate to Ecuador in the near future, and we ... Read More