Judy Darling
@Judee
Canadian looking for information about Ecuador
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41
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About me
Canadian
Lives in North of Kingston (Yarker)
Speaks English, High School Spanish, French, Arabic.
Registration: 10 September 2013
Beach and coast of Manabi Ecuador by Roberto Rosado
I am a retired Boston Police Officer and have been living In Portoviejo, Manabi, Ecuador for 15 years. I have visited all the coast of Manabi Ecuador and I love it here better then the hills of Cuenca and Quito. Manabi is the best place to retire if ...
Thanks ROberto, I appreciate the feedback. Judy Read More
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Welcome Freida... there are a lot of nice people here who are very generous with their time and help. Cheers, Judy Read More
Las Pe帽as by jessekimmerling
Anyone here familiar with the little tourist town of las Pe帽as? I just got back from a trip up the north coast. My last stop was las Pe帽as, and it turned out to be an awesome place. It's been discovered by Columbian tourists and folks from the ...
Soccer draws the South Americans... Read More
Starting to Reconsider Ecuador- Need Advice Bad! by virtualgrace
My mother and I are considering selling our homes in America and moving to Ecuador. All our initial research seemed to suggest that we could purchase a good home on, or around, the beach for around $50-$75,000. Now we are seeing houses far central ...
Thanks Robin... from the Great White North...ha! Read More
Opening a B&B ,suggestions or advice appreciated. by Halcwhitley
My bride and I recently spent two months in Ecuador and fell in love with the country. When we return, we are considering opening a B&B . We are retired, but we both like to stay busy and really enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. We ...
Jesse, Just a thought. Maybe someone could take some photos for them of the food... naw that would spoil the adventure...ha. Read More
Opening a B&B ,suggestions or advice appreciated. by Halcwhitley
My bride and I recently spent two months in Ecuador and fell in love with the country. When we return, we are considering opening a B&B . We are retired, but we both like to stay busy and really enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. We ...
Jesse, Your comments about most of the hostels not being good at advertising to foreigner made me think of a business idea. James designs web sites prototypes---you just got to the spaces and replace pics with pics, writing with writing... you get ... Read More
Las Pe帽as by jessekimmerling
Anyone here familiar with the little tourist town of las Pe帽as? I just got back from a trip up the north coast. My last stop was las Pe帽as, and it turned out to be an awesome place. It's been discovered by Columbian tourists and folks from the ...
Great idea. I'm having trouble finding out much about it on the internet. They keep directing me to a suburb of another city. If I end up there... I will teach English in your cafe... free... good will is worth a lot. thanks again. And all the ... Read More
PETS business by ODAN
Dear all, Anyone to suggest.. that is it worthate running a small pets business in ecuador? I am fond of pts and farming and thinking to see rather i can open and run good business out of these two?? anyone with sugessions?? are there pet markets ...
Jesse, I think your comments were fair... and something to consider. Compared to all the other negative and inappropriate "stuff" I think your an innocent. Furthermore there is no one who goes to more trouble to help others than you. I have ... Read More
Las Pe帽as by jessekimmerling
Anyone here familiar with the little tourist town of las Pe帽as? I just got back from a trip up the north coast. My last stop was las Pe帽as, and it turned out to be an awesome place. It's been discovered by Columbian tourists and folks from the ...
Jesse, Congrats on your marriage.... and congrats on finding this place... I think it's perfect. I like the idea of an internet cafe... and snacks. A clothing store is a big investment and if you already have the equipment and experience... ... Read More
Las Pe帽as by jessekimmerling
Anyone here familiar with the little tourist town of las Pe帽as? I just got back from a trip up the north coast. My last stop was las Pe帽as, and it turned out to be an awesome place. It's been discovered by Columbian tourists and folks from the ...
Jesse, I think you're really on to something. It sounds and looks really promising. The distance from the beach and shops is perfect. What kind of shop would you open? Do you have anything in mind? Also I wonder the difference in customers ... Read More
Las Pe帽as by jessekimmerling
Anyone here familiar with the little tourist town of las Pe帽as? I just got back from a trip up the north coast. My last stop was las Pe帽as, and it turned out to be an awesome place. It's been discovered by Columbian tourists and folks from the ...
Jesse, It looks remote, which I like. I guess you'd have to have your water trucked in and your waste trucked out? It does sound really promising. Judy Read More
Starting to Reconsider Ecuador- Need Advice Bad! by virtualgrace
My mother and I are considering selling our homes in America and moving to Ecuador. All our initial research seemed to suggest that we could purchase a good home on, or around, the beach for around $50-$75,000. Now we are seeing houses far central ...
How exciting! You'll have to keep me posted on your adventures. We'd certainly be making the same comparisons. Have you found out yet what our government thinks about retiring to a different country? Judy Read More
Starting to Reconsider Ecuador- Need Advice Bad! by virtualgrace
My mother and I are considering selling our homes in America and moving to Ecuador. All our initial research seemed to suggest that we could purchase a good home on, or around, the beach for around $50-$75,000. Now we are seeing houses far central ...
Dear John and Sandy, I hope I didn't give you the impression I'm religious... but I did go to a Catholic HS. I'm really looking forward to meeting you both. Judy Read More
Starting to Reconsider Ecuador- Need Advice Bad! by virtualgrace
My mother and I are considering selling our homes in America and moving to Ecuador. All our initial research seemed to suggest that we could purchase a good home on, or around, the beach for around $50-$75,000. Now we are seeing houses far central ...
Dear John and wife (sorry I don't know your name) I just want to say how impressed I've been by your postings. I would really like to meet you if and when we three end up in Ecuador. I'm in Canada at present. I'm a Canadian who has live in the US ... Read More
attention expats in Canoa by tlc
Please let us hear from any expats in the Canoa area---we would really love to chat with you...we are preparing to move from USA very soon & would appreciate some counsel-advice-knowledge-etc on various topics...Thanks !
Sue, I agree with the above post... I just wanted to add that listening to soap operas or cartoons is really important because even if you don't understand... your brain is learning the sounds and separating words. Whereas at first they just seem ... Read More
PETS business by ODAN
Dear all, Anyone to suggest.. that is it worthate running a small pets business in ecuador? I am fond of pts and farming and thinking to see rather i can open and run good business out of these two?? anyone with sugessions?? are there pet markets ...
I love your smoking cat Gardener 1 Read More
PETS business by ODAN
Dear all, Anyone to suggest.. that is it worthate running a small pets business in ecuador? I am fond of pts and farming and thinking to see rather i can open and run good business out of these two?? anyone with sugessions?? are there pet markets ...
Sorry, Jesse I read in a post that there were no laundries.... sorry! when I read that I thought bingo... there's a business. SO SORRY. Read More
PETS business by ODAN
Dear all, Anyone to suggest.. that is it worthate running a small pets business in ecuador? I am fond of pts and farming and thinking to see rather i can open and run good business out of these two?? anyone with sugessions?? are there pet markets ...
Odan, I just had an idea from another post.... there are no laundries or laundromats. I realize for a laundromat the investment would be too much... but you could start with a laundry and gradually buy machines. I miss my local laundry in ... Read More
Things to consider before moving to Ecuador by michelealzate
Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum and this is my first thread. I was born in Ecuador and lived in Guayaquil most of my life, although I lived almost 10 years in North Carolina, which I consider home. I don't want to sound like a Debbie Downer ...
Thanks for the perspective JR! Really interesting. Judy Read More
Starting to Reconsider Ecuador- Need Advice Bad! by virtualgrace
My mother and I are considering selling our homes in America and moving to Ecuador. All our initial research seemed to suggest that we could purchase a good home on, or around, the beach for around $50-$75,000. Now we are seeing houses far central ...
"There are many, however, who buy into the Int'l Living hyperbole and then are quite disappointed." I think you hit the real problem right on the head... "expectations". When you read some of the letters you see that people are looking for "the ... Read More
Starting to Reconsider Ecuador- Need Advice Bad! by virtualgrace
My mother and I are considering selling our homes in America and moving to Ecuador. All our initial research seemed to suggest that we could purchase a good home on, or around, the beach for around $50-$75,000. Now we are seeing houses far central ...
Thanks Michele, It's very kind of you to go to all the trouble writing that and posting it for everyone. I admire you for that. Thanks a lot. Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Thanks John I'll check it out. Appreciate it. Judy Read More
Yet another visa question by expat42451
Hi All-- I have been living in Tena for the last 6 months, looking at various properties and have run out of time. My 12 IX expires the 20th of October. I understand that it is 6 months until I can obtain another 12 IX. Here is the question-- Can ...
I'm sorry that was said to you Expat. I too thought it was out of line with the spirit of this forum. I've lived in countries where the "norm" was to go out for a weekend and come back in when your visa expired so I too do not see that as a ... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Thanks John. I appreciate that. Judy I love reading what you guys write... going through the thought process really fascinates me. Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Tell them that if the folks in the back don't wear them they could kill the folks in the front when they're thrown forward. Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
I taught in Lebanon and Oman. And there's an attitude of "it's up to God"...sort of a variation on "hees not my job" attitude. I shouldn't have commented it's just such a mind blowing comparison Ecuador to Kabul... I couldn't resist. I actually ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Every encounter is an opportunity to open someone's mind. You could be the first..."white, black,gringo, iceback" that breaks the stereotype that person has in their mind. Don't become a reaction to another person's problem... or you make it your ... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
It's all in the hands of Allah. Read More
Investment Visa by Getting Ecuadorian CD by MNRose
We will likely be getting a $25,500 CD at an "approved" Ecuadorian bank in order to obtain our Residency Investment visa. I am wondering if people feel that this CD money is "safe" - will be there for us when we want to cash it in? (I know it can't ...
I'm Canadian. I taught in Dubai, Lebanon and Oman. I love the Middle East. Read More
Investment Visa by Getting Ecuadorian CD by MNRose
We will likely be getting a $25,500 CD at an "approved" Ecuadorian bank in order to obtain our Residency Investment visa. I am wondering if people feel that this CD money is "safe" - will be there for us when we want to cash it in? (I know it can't ...
According to Gary A. Scott, who writes "Ecuador Living". In his latest newsletter he doesn't recommend keeping cash in Ecuadorian banks for this reason. He sells courses and such on investment in countries. I don't know how credible he is or isn't. ... Read More
Investment Visa by Getting Ecuadorian CD by MNRose
We will likely be getting a $25,500 CD at an "approved" Ecuadorian bank in order to obtain our Residency Investment visa. I am wondering if people feel that this CD money is "safe" - will be there for us when we want to cash it in? (I know it can't ...
I just read that all the banks closed their doors in 2000. I read about one man who only got back 17 of his 30 thousand dollars. Judy Read More
Investment Visa by Getting Ecuadorian CD by MNRose
We will likely be getting a $25,500 CD at an "approved" Ecuadorian bank in order to obtain our Residency Investment visa. I am wondering if people feel that this CD money is "safe" - will be there for us when we want to cash it in? (I know it can't ...
Are you from Sharjah UAE? Judy Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Okay... so it's true. I'm a Spook...cleverly disguised as a "slightly soiled senior citizen". Miss hearing from you. Read More
Questions About Living At the Ocean -Bahia de Caraquez by wanderingbears
Who wants to find out about Bahia de Caraquez? A small town on the Ocean here in Ecuador. North Central Coast. Calm relaxing town with everything you need to live and enjoy your life! Anyone want to know more?
Thank you so much. My dog and I have lived in three foreign countries... can't go anywhere without her. Judy Read More
Questions About Living At the Ocean -Bahia de Caraquez by wanderingbears
Who wants to find out about Bahia de Caraquez? A small town on the Ocean here in Ecuador. North Central Coast. Calm relaxing town with everything you need to live and enjoy your life! Anyone want to know more?
Thanks Charlie that was very helpful. I have one quick question... I have a Scottish Terrier... would she be okay in the city? Judy Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
Mark Twain said... "Lies, damn lies and statistics"... nothing about liars... however he may have stole it. The quote I like best attributed to Twain about statistics is... "The problem with statistics is that most people use them the way a drunk ... Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
I've lived and taught university both in the US and the Middle East. I'll tell you the US was more dangerous. If I was on a beach in the Middle East and got hassled, all I had to do was raise my voice and everyone would come to my aid. I have to ... Read More
Leaving Puerto Lopez by Maella Mar
Hi all, i am sadly leaving Lopez, I've spent the last 6 months here and it been a great experience, being volunteering, teaching English and from time to time working for a travel agency as translator. Meet really nice people both local and ...
How were you able to stay for six months? How much is the rent. I am interested. Judy Read More
Pets by thesherins
Question anyone, Have any of you brought your pet/s down with you. Have 3 fixed cats and my wife will not leave her babies. I also am found of them. What area would you look to, to rent. We have seen some great places to buy but want to test the ...
I am hoping to bring my four dogs...small. So, I'm interested in any information. Thanks, Judy Read More