Leonard

Stovalish: As with all places in Ecuador, specific location and provider are very important. I have been in Canoa for 3 + years and have had Genesis for all but the first few months I was here. They are based in Bahia with a high speed relay ... Read More

Cuenca boy: I don’t care for tests, but if required I believe I could pass. That being said, you might be correct. Living on the coast in a small indigenous community, I do not know the author or publication. Perhaps it would be best for you ... Read More

Read the last line of the original article. It looks like an April fool’s day joke to me. Read More

Yes most do allow small pets. Keep in mind that street dogs are every where here. Keep yours on a short leash, especially if it has aggressive or over protective tendencies. Read More

I am on psych meds and want to know if there are any specialists closer than quito?:cheers: C'mon, Leonard, you're up! :cheers:Sorry for the delayed response. I (over) enjoyed an Ecuadorian family birthday celebration last night, and just ... Read More

Hi; I recommend you read my past posts. I have been living in Canoa for 3 years now and have answered many questions for others. If my posts do not answer any specific questions you have just ask. Leonard Read More

Trish: You are very welcome. Bamboo is a nice place. Most of the locals and expats in town know me as Leo or Don Leo. I usually take my evening meal around 18:00 at Surf Shack. You can find me there. See you then. Leonard Read More

KKPPWILKINSON: The overnight bus Quito to Canoa is safe. It is a direct (executiveo) bus, and as such does not stop every few minutes to pick up more riders (robbers) on the side of the road. Basic travel, safety rules do apply. Keep your watches, ... Read More

RC: I have traveled and worked all over Central and South America. I have not been back to Brazil in over 10 years, so my recollections are foggy. As to prices for homes; Everyone will tell you the only way to know is with a personal visit. You ... Read More

Sue: We are in the transition from dry to wet season right now. Do not let the simplistic names on the seasons confuse you. here in Canoa the terms are very counter intuitive to North American thinking. Yes; the dry season can be quite dry, often ... Read More

David: Unlike Belize there is no exchange rate here. Ecuador uses the U.S. Dollar Leonard Read More

Sue, Priviet: Sorry to instill any fears by false imaging. My use of the term Barrio serves only to designate the part of town where most of the locals live. Do not think of it as it is used in the inner cities of North America and Europe. Yes ... Read More

Fdmcg: My Spanish is very poor at best. If it is spoken slowly and without colloquial slang phrases, I can follow most conversations. Unfortunately due to a brain injury it is hard to formulate a response, and even harder to get my mouth to work ... Read More

Sue: When I first hit town I stayed at a hostel for two weeks. This gave me a chance to get to know the area and the residents. I immediately started inquiring about rentals and looked at everything I could find. There are rentals here in Canoa. ... Read More

Frenchy: The school in Canoa is called La Escuela Los Algarrobos. You can find some information and contacts here at; http://www. gofundme.com/41dycw Here is a link to a short video to give you a little glimps of Canoa; http://www. ... Read More