Edd Staton
@eddstaton
American expat in Ecuador
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148
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About me
American
Lives in Cuenca
Speaks English, a little spanner
Registration: 16 March 2010
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Items to ship vs. buy in Cuenca? by MissDenver
I wanted to find out what items I should ship. Are there items you wish you had brought? I will need TV, queen & twin beds, 2 mattresses, sofa, loveseat or chair, coffee table, small desk, dining table & chairs. I want to know how much to budget for ...
Here's something important for you to recognize reading posts on forums. Most are overly populated with negative people who enjoy sharing their tales of woe, so it's easy to think their comments are the norm rather than the exception. Those ... Read More
Items to ship vs. buy in Cuenca? by MissDenver
I wanted to find out what items I should ship. Are there items you wish you had brought? I will need TV, queen & twin beds, 2 mattresses, sofa, loveseat or chair, coffee table, small desk, dining table & chairs. I want to know how much to budget for ...
That's not necessarily true. We had a seamless experience shipping a 40' container from Las Vegas to Cuenca for much less than the cost of a move from Charleston, SC to Vegas. So much depends on finding the right agent. But regarding the ... Read More
International Livings seminar, Worth it? by Txsbigfoot
We are planning to retire and move in late spring 2013. Been reading about the fast track conference in Quito sponsored by International Living. Cost 850, flight from Houston 1000, Hotel for 4 nights 400. I am trying to justify this trip for the ...
I've worked for IL over 3 years. Read More
International Livings seminar, Worth it? by Txsbigfoot
We are planning to retire and move in late spring 2013. Been reading about the fast track conference in Quito sponsored by International Living. Cost 850, flight from Houston 1000, Hotel for 4 nights 400. I am trying to justify this trip for the ...
IL is in the information business, not the real estate business. Read More
Safety in the country outside of Cuenca by BryonDavis
Hello All, As the thread topic states, I am curious about safety outside of Cuenca. In Barley's very insightful (and amusing) thread, there is talk about being robbed at gunpoint while riding a bicycle on some trails. Others talk about ...
Forget about finding a job here. Since you're in the IT field, your best bet would be to work remotely. Internet service is fine, and I know others who are continuing their employment in this way. Read More
Safety in the country outside of Cuenca by BryonDavis
Hello All, As the thread topic states, I am curious about safety outside of Cuenca. In Barley's very insightful (and amusing) thread, there is talk about being robbed at gunpoint while riding a bicycle on some trails. Others talk about ...
Furnished you'd probably be looking at around $300/month. Sit tight--in 6-9 years there will surely be a new "latest & greatest" place to retire. Read More
B.S System by ZenSPIKE
As some of you might know, I recently posted my experiences in the on going Visa saga. To quickly sum it up, I was told by my attorney in Cuenca that : They would NOT accept my State background check in Cuenca, but they would accept it in ...
FYI-your background check and marriage license will be accepted in Cuenca (as long as they're not too old and are apostilled). That's why they opened an office here, for God's sake. And your birth certificates aren't needed for your visas but are ... Read More
withdrawing from ATM by pele6254
we are not there yet but better to know from you guys that are there...I heard the max you can withdraw a day from a bank is 200.00 is that true?? We for now will keep our money in a US bank so when we pay the rent I guess we will have to visit the ...
Welcome to Ecuador!! Read More
Gringo-Cuencano moving to Cuenca in September 2013 by mitchguzman
Hi ya'll, My name is Mitchell, I am a gringo-cuencano moving to Cuenca in September with my wife and kids. Got some questions regarding banking, credit cards, internet, cell phones, etc. 1) I work for a web design company in Boca Raton and will ...
Plan to do everything online, amigo. Mail service here is not dependable. Read More
ABOUT THE RAIN JUST CURIOUS by pele6254
I have been checking the weather in Cuenca for the past weeks OMG what is it the rain forest?? lol Seriously though, I am hoping we have some day or months out of the year that it slightly warms up about 75? Maybe a few weeks go by with no rain? For ...
Ignore those weather reports--they always say it's raining here. The weather here changes sometimes by the hour. A few days ago I was sunbathing--it's now overcast and I'm wearing a sweater. All you need to know is the temps don't vary much but the ... Read More
when renting an apt or condo in Cuenca what by pele6254
documents do you need to present or is just cut and dry.. pay the landlord/realtor and that's it?? Also we were looking at cuecarealestate.com we want to know if anyone has done business with them as we like a few apartments on their website. Thank ...
Dude, that van ride from Quito to Cuenca is 8 hours. You sure you don't want to spring for a 45 minute flight? Read More
WINE OR WINE-NOT??? When we do leave by pele6254
in a few months the holidays will be approaching and that's when I buy wine and champagne, Can you tell me if it's expensive there or should I bring some wine from California as I can buy cheap here but if it's NOT expensive in Cuenca I really ...
Understand, brother, that there are the "rules," as Vinny states, and then there's what really happens. Assess your tolerance for risk and act accordingly. Read More
Cuenca Consulate Office by njfost
Does anyone in Cuenca have the phone number directly to the office that you apply for visas? I have read they recently relocated, and the number on the website is not working. I appreciate all you information. Thank you.
And better not cry?? Read More
Cuenca Consulate Office by njfost
Does anyone in Cuenca have the phone number directly to the office that you apply for visas? I have read they recently relocated, and the number on the website is not working. I appreciate all you information. Thank you.
If you're not aware, the new location is near the Supermaxi behind Parque de la Madre. Read More
withdrawing from ATM by pele6254
we are not there yet but better to know from you guys that are there...I heard the max you can withdraw a day from a bank is 200.00 is that true?? We for now will keep our money in a US bank so when we pay the rent I guess we will have to visit the ...
Traveler's checks are not a good option. ATM withdrawals depend on the limit set by your own bank + the bank's ATM you are using. Bank of Pichincha allows $600/day for foreigners and $300/day for residents. Plus they don't charge a fee. If you need ... Read More