Carmen
Active memberCanadian looking for information about Ecuador
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Canadian
Lives in Cuenca
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Registration: 22 January 2013
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GRINGO GOUGING be part of the solution by Mistymeaner
Hola all. If you're living here in Ecuador and are not a local you have experienced being charged more for everything from food to cabs to rent. If you're anything like me you may have thought the answer lies in education. Seemed like a ...
Morgie. Thanks so much for the laugh! Much appreciated. Spoiled is not a word I would use to describe why I find myself having to be very careful and cautious with money. Nor is ridiculous. Thank you for yet another reminder of why I left. Read More
GRINGO GOUGING be part of the solution by Mistymeaner
Hola all. If you're living here in Ecuador and are not a local you have experienced being charged more for everything from food to cabs to rent. If you're anything like me you may have thought the answer lies in education. Seemed like a ...
Learn the language and how your adopted country works then adapt a strategy that gets you what you want within market conditions. This is probably a more realistic approach vs trying to change the market to fit your demands. THANK YOU FOR SUMMING ... Read More
GRINGO GOUGING be part of the solution by Mistymeaner
Hola all. If you're living here in Ecuador and are not a local you have experienced being charged more for everything from food to cabs to rent. If you're anything like me you may have thought the answer lies in education. Seemed like a ...
Thanks Zen. Honestly if I could have foreseen that the bulk of the responses were going to be so far off the original goal I would have never started it. It's been a learning experience for certain. One thing I've learned is many not only hear ... Read More
GRINGO GOUGING be part of the solution by Mistymeaner
Hola all. If you're living here in Ecuador and are not a local you have experienced being charged more for everything from food to cabs to rent. If you're anything like me you may have thought the answer lies in education. Seemed like a ...
Now if we just knew where to find the Yolandos of Cuenca we would be much closer to the goal of the initial post which quite frankly few seem to have understood which was to find ways and alternative ideas to help those of us who cannot afford to ... Read More
GRINGO GOUGING be part of the solution by Mistymeaner
Hola all. If you're living here in Ecuador and are not a local you have experienced being charged more for everything from food to cabs to rent. If you're anything like me you may have thought the answer lies in education. Seemed like a ...
Hey William. I really find myself wondering what any of this has to do with sharing tips and ideas for saving money and/or reducing overcharging. Also I will say it again. I am not looking or hoping to change South American mindset. Again I'm ... Read More
GRINGO GOUGING be part of the solution by Mistymeaner
Hola all. If you're living here in Ecuador and are not a local you have experienced being charged more for everything from food to cabs to rent. If you're anything like me you may have thought the answer lies in education. Seemed like a ...
Buenos Dias William. I totally agree with you that North Americans are spoiled. I am Canadian and like to think that Americans are more spoiled than us but frankly who can tell the difference between us anymore. 😱 As for your comments on ... Read More
GRINGO GOUGING be part of the solution by Mistymeaner
Hola all. If you're living here in Ecuador and are not a local you have experienced being charged more for everything from food to cabs to rent. If you're anything like me you may have thought the answer lies in education. Seemed like a ...
Thanks Bob! I was starting to feel a bit lonely in here. Yes getting what the market will bare makes just as much sense as trying to save money and get the price reduced. It also makes sense to know the market and what it will bare. Not what we ... Read More
GRINGO GOUGING be part of the solution by Mistymeaner
Hola all. If you're living here in Ecuador and are not a local you have experienced being charged more for everything from food to cabs to rent. If you're anything like me you may have thought the answer lies in education. Seemed like a ...
Latin countries are placing those bigoted ads??????? Sorry just had to throw that in. Don't they know that a lot of men like fat bottomed or full figured women???? What about those poor guys? What no eye candy for them????? Isn't that sort of ... Read More
GRINGO GOUGING be part of the solution by Mistymeaner
Hola all. If you're living here in Ecuador and are not a local you have experienced being charged more for everything from food to cabs to rent. If you're anything like me you may have thought the answer lies in education. Seemed like a ...
Hey William. As I believe I mentioned early in the initial post it is abundantly clear to me that changing or educating locals is futile. Honestly I thought that it possible to help gringos see their part in the problem. However that is proving ... Read More
GRINGO GOUGING be part of the solution by Mistymeaner
Hola all. If you're living here in Ecuador and are not a local you have experienced being charged more for everything from food to cabs to rent. If you're anything like me you may have thought the answer lies in education. Seemed like a ...
I have to agree. There is an element of bigotry to the behaviour. We've taught them well. We did this. For years we have been coming here knowing nothing of the market place and making mistakes. We are paying for our ignorance. It may never ... Read More
GRINGO GOUGING be part of the solution by Mistymeaner
Hola all. If you're living here in Ecuador and are not a local you have experienced being charged more for everything from food to cabs to rent. If you're anything like me you may have thought the answer lies in education. Seemed like a ...
Hey WJ. 😊 Jeeze well thanks for raining on my parade. Heheheh. Truth is I have been able to haggle and use other methods to get prices lowered to acceptable amounts. I accept that we will always pay more. However I do not accept that ... Read More
GRINGO GOUGING be part of the solution
Hola all. If you're living here in Ecuador and are not a local you have experienced being charged more for everything from food to cabs to rent. If you're anything like me you may have thought the answer lies in education. Seemed like a ... Read More
Medications available in Ecuador (Cuenca)? by Wanderlusting
Hi all, My boyfriend and I are planning to come to Cuenca for 3-6 months and we would like to know about the availability of the medications below. Any information you can share on any of these, including (a) whether they are available at all in ...
Hmmm that is odd. Sounds like you will have to take your chances and go see an MD. If you are running out of time you may not have the luxury of waiting for a referral from a member. Good luck!!!! Read More
Medications available in Ecuador (Cuenca)? by Wanderlusting
Hi all, My boyfriend and I are planning to come to Cuenca for 3-6 months and we would like to know about the availability of the medications below. Any information you can share on any of these, including (a) whether they are available at all in ...
Have you tried going to a pharmacy and asking for the meds you need? Often you don't need a script here. Read More
Medications available in Ecuador (Cuenca)? by Wanderlusting
Hi all, My boyfriend and I are planning to come to Cuenca for 3-6 months and we would like to know about the availability of the medications below. Any information you can share on any of these, including (a) whether they are available at all in ...
Hola folks. I have some information that may prove helpful to those wanting to come here but unsure of drug or supplement availability. Before you panic please call or email the pharmacy in my above post to find out if the drug you need is ... Read More