jillnsy
New memberCanadian looking for information about Ecuador
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Lives in Orillia
Registration: 13 February 2012
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Moving to Ecuador...Learning Spanish...Selling Everything by ecuadorgeorge
This morning I woke up saying “Buenos dias” to myself and “Como estas”? And my answer was “Me siento bien” (I feel good). Waking up and speaking Spanish is a pretty good sign that I am learning this new language. Albeit slowly, learning is ...
My husband and I are doing the same thing as I type. House just sold, cars too, and most of our belongings are on their way out the door at garage sale prices. Walking out with just our suitcases. Mayabe a couple of boxes in storage back here in ... Read More
Good hotel at Guayaquil Airport by stevemb3
We are flying into Guayaquil late at night and have to wait until the next morning to take the bus to to Montanita. Does anybody have reccomendations on a good hotel (reasonable price, clean, and safe)near the airport? Is it safe to walk around at ...
Welcome, check out the Murali Hostal. You can walk from the airport to the hostal or they will pick you up. Rates are great. Next day you can walk to the bus terminal if you have to. Take a look at tripadvisor about the place or on their own ... Read More
Retiring in Ecuador by wisewoman123
I am looking for Canadians (or any expat) that could give us some advice on retiring in Ecuador. For example, which towns would be more appropriate for people looking for quiet living, preferably a rural setting for a large garden or farm, an ocean ...
I found a great site run by two Cnds. from Halifax. They have great blogs and will answer all your questions almost immediatley. Aimed for Cnds. run by Cnds., it;s great! They live in Cuenca with their daughter for almost three years now. Let me ... Read More
banking in Ecuador by jillnsy
I have just joined your forum in hopes to get some real answers from real people who feel the same way we do. We are retiring to Ecuador in June 2012 most likely on the ocean (Crucita)or a little south of Manta.We live in Ontario Canada right now. ...
So from reading thru this forum on banking, it sounds like it can be as simple or confusing as you make it. We are meeting with RBC today to see what type of package they offer. Apparently this vip plan works well for Cnds. The cost is 30.00/month ... Read More
banking in Ecuador by jillnsy
I have just joined your forum in hopes to get some real answers from real people who feel the same way we do. We are retiring to Ecuador in June 2012 most likely on the ocean (Crucita)or a little south of Manta.We live in Ontario Canada right now. ...
So great to hear from you John. You are right - 99 % of what you read is aimed for US citizens. Glad to find a fellow Canuck to share ideas and suggestions. I have contacted ING and their service charges and 2.00 per international transaction. ... Read More
banking in Ecuador
I have just joined your forum in hopes to get some real answers from real people who feel the same way we do. We are retiring to Ecuador in June 2012 most likely on the ocean (Crucita)or a little south of Manta.We live in Ontario Canada right now. ... Read More