David Russell
@davidrsl
American expat in Ecuador
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About me
American
Lives in Loja
Registration: 18 November 2013
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How would a Black American be received in Loja? by lynnietoot
I am a black female (African American) considering a move to Ecuador. Would I have racial problems?
I cannot say as I haven't been here long enough to be certain but I have not observed or sensed any such problem during my 6 months here in Loja. People have been incredibly helpful and sincerely friendly. I love the people here. I cannot ... Read More
working as a stylist. by summerlyn
My husband and I wan't to move to cuenca. He is retired I am still working and not ready to retire. I am a hairstylist and thinking about opening a tiny salon or working in a salon. I have been a stylist for 25yrs. Have owned three salons.Is there a ...
Everything is relative, remember. I'll bet you couldn't live on $1000 a month in Michigan. Here, you certainly can, so that modest income, on a percentile basis, isn't so bad even though I would feel the same initial cringe. ;-) Read More
Anybody living in Vilcabamba or Loja? by ActionMgt
You never see anything posted about Vilcabamba or Loja on this forum. Just wondering if anybody lives there that could tell me what it's like, if they like it there, and what the availability might be for renting a 2 bedroom small house with 2 ...
Yes, blackjack72, $250 a month. 3 BR 2 1/2 baths and all new, unfurnished, of course. Propane gas for stove and water heater costs me about $5.00 a month and the wife does a lot of cooking. Read More
Anybody living in Vilcabamba or Loja? by ActionMgt
You never see anything posted about Vilcabamba or Loja on this forum. Just wondering if anybody lives there that could tell me what it's like, if they like it there, and what the availability might be for renting a 2 bedroom small house with 2 ...
I enjoyed your post, Joseph K. We returned to Loja to live on Dec. 4th, after having visited for nearly a month last year at this time. We came from Maine so the contrast in weather at this time of year is a greatly welcomed thing. We have found ... Read More
recent trip to salinas by 120bjo
I would like to share our experience on a recent visit to Ecuador. This was our first visit, we were on a bus from Guayaquil to Montanita and I was searching through my purse and my wallet fell out and fell between our seats. I thought I heard ...
That was nice to hear. We visited Ecuador one year ago for one month and have just arrived again last week with the intention of living in Loja. Our experiences with local people in all cities so far have been nothing but excellent. We have found ... Read More