Loving Ecuador
Argentine expat in Ecuador
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Registration: 20 September 2012
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Ecuador indigenous leader found dead days before planned Lima protest by gardener1
Sad story, here is the last paragraph, "Once lauded for being the first nation to draw up a 鈥済reen constitution鈥�, enshrining the rights of nature, Ecuador鈥檚 environmental reputation has nosedived in recent years as Correa has ...
That is assuming this and the next EC admin will let China come and do as they please...Those who live here know that Ecuadorians are very proud people and more often than not, they refuse to negotiate under circumstances they consider negative for ... Read More
Ecuador indigenous leader found dead days before planned Lima protest by gardener1
Sad story, here is the last paragraph, "Once lauded for being the first nation to draw up a 鈥済reen constitution鈥�, enshrining the rights of nature, Ecuador鈥檚 environmental reputation has nosedived in recent years as Correa has ...
How lovely. Quite gentle of you guys to have addressed my statements. I have seen and heard many inflated ego fights from foreigners to address local problems! you all seem quite sensitive instead. That was nice of you'all. Thank you! love, ... Read More
Ecuador indigenous leader found dead days before planned Lima protest by gardener1
Sad story, here is the last paragraph, "Once lauded for being the first nation to draw up a 鈥済reen constitution鈥�, enshrining the rights of nature, Ecuador鈥檚 environmental reputation has nosedived in recent years as Correa has ...
Amazing how people is being mislead... God save the poor foreigners who relocate to a host country they never really assimilate, where they want things done their way instead of the local way, those who dont even master Spanish to hear info directly ... Read More
Electric stoves to replace gas stoves by sailorbox
I recently read that the government will begin to phase in the replacement of gas stoves with electric stoves. The reason is the abundance of electricity and the heavily subsidized gas that is currently used. Does anyone know if this has begun or ...
Excellent, best if made in Ecuador! Any idea on final prices? so far the quotes given by the Gov seem to be made on monthly payments only. Read More
Electric stoves to replace gas stoves by sailorbox
I recently read that the government will begin to phase in the replacement of gas stoves with electric stoves. The reason is the abundance of electricity and the heavily subsidized gas that is currently used. Does anyone know if this has begun or ...
But the gov is switching from gas to INDUCTION stoves, not to electric ones as we know them in north america. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_cooking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q1NM2C9NLg Read More
Electric stoves to replace gas stoves by sailorbox
I recently read that the government will begin to phase in the replacement of gas stoves with electric stoves. The reason is the abundance of electricity and the heavily subsidized gas that is currently used. Does anyone know if this has begun or ...
The Gov will begin a total switch to power in 2015 and is expected to cover most households by 2017. In 2016, the largest hydroelectric plant, the Coca Codo Sinclair -currently under construction since 2010- is expected to start operating. There are ... Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
Please before making a conclusion, it is best to: a) ask someone who lives in Manta first, as my opinion could be biased, and b) come check it out for yourself. There must be reasons why people would like Manta over Salinas. In my experience it was ... Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
MANTA: Humidity levels are much higher than Salinas. Rainfall is much higher than Salinas. Weather is 70-88F average. Infraestructure is about the same as Salinas, but with less consistency in the supply. Population in Manta is 220.000. There is ... Read More
The other side of the Ecuadorian postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Ecuador is the most diverse place I have ever seen in a country this small. It is only 283.550 km2. The variety also manifests in the people, the language, the scenery and the weather. Life in Ecuador is full of challenges as it is far from the ... Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
Absolutely Russell Eaton . Well written and spot on. It is always great to hear the words from truly well travelled expats. Boots on the ground teaches much more than Media articles, people's opinions and TV shows about a place. I live here in ... Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
Glad you mention that. Things have been changing in Ecuador re international standards of courtesy and respect to other neighbours. It has to do with the arrival and spreading of foreigners and also returning Ecuadorians with different ... Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
Oh it is an interesting story, Mug... I will tell you all when and if you ever come to Ecuador to live! :) Read More