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@Dodd Sheikh

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American expat in Ecuador

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American

Speaks English

Registration: 13 September 2017

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Dodd Sheikh replied to a thread
6 years ago
Bazseville

Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville

Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...

Dodd Sheikh

I will like to know when do Expats meet and where. Thanks Read More

Dodd Sheikh replied to a thread
6 years ago
Bazseville

Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville

Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...

Dodd Sheikh

Hello my neighbor in Cumbaya I live across from the reservoir and like it Great to go for my daily walks in the quiet of green trees feel free to write me if you like to meet for coffee Read More

Dodd Sheikh replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Dodd Sheikh

Great. I too am from California I am Quito I will be glad to help you in any way Read More

Dodd Sheikh replied to a thread
6 years ago
Lilapo

Any meeting group in Cumbaya ? by Lilapo

Hi there, I am moving in Cumbaya for three months, is there any club/ group meeting here in Cumbayá for meeting new people and enjoying coffee, bars, museum,...? Cheers :)

Dodd Sheikh

Hi. Every Tuesday at 1 at. El Patio restaurant across the Scala mall up the hill by police station little hard to find.ask taxi driver. Read More

Dodd Sheikh replied to a thread
6 years ago
Lilapo

Any meeting group in Cumbaya ? by Lilapo

Hi there, I am moving in Cumbaya for three months, is there any club/ group meeting here in Cumbayá for meeting new people and enjoying coffee, bars, museum,...? Cheers :)

Dodd Sheikh

Hi. I live in cumbaya and have met few nice Americans for lunch once a week Feel free to call me. Dodd 098 788 1547 Read More

Dodd Sheikh replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Dodd Sheikh

thanks ====sorry but I did not realize I was typing in all caps---suggestion well taken Read More

Dodd Sheikh replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Dodd Sheikh

HELLO---I LIKE TO EXPLORE QUITO----WALKING====IF YOU CARE TO JOIN ME ---LET ME KNOW Dodd Read More

Dodd Sheikh replied to a thread
6 years ago
lebowski888

Shipping / Importing a single large item (39 lbs) to Guayaquil by lebowski888

So it looks like I will be relocating to Ecuador in fall 2018. I'm currently in Guayaquil for the second time, each time I've stayed for about a month. I've done quite a bit of shopping at MegaKywi, mi Comisariato, the malls, etc. ...

Dodd Sheikh

Thanks for your kind response---I will do just that==Few of us American expats in Quito meet for lunch if you live around Quito--once a week-- Dodd Read More

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6 years ago
Kevin43

Humidity by the sea by Kevin43

Hello, We are a couple who live in northern Vermont and are researching areas to retire to for part of the year (at least Nov/Dec through May )in Central/South America - something by the ocean where we don't have to deal with snow! However, ...

Dodd Sheikh

Thanks so much Susan---such great and through information--I will be visiting Olon soon== Dodd Read More

Dodd Sheikh replied to a thread
6 years ago
lebowski888

Shipping / Importing a single large item (39 lbs) to Guayaquil by lebowski888

So it looks like I will be relocating to Ecuador in fall 2018. I'm currently in Guayaquil for the second time, each time I've stayed for about a month. I've done quite a bit of shopping at MegaKywi, mi Comisariato, the malls, etc. ...

Dodd Sheikh

Charlie--I have an expensive Persian carpet in Los Angeles--9x6--about 70LB or more- I am here in Quito on a pensioner visa--the company you mentioned will be a good idea to ship==? Do you know if the duty might be hefty--Thanks Dodd S Read More

Dodd Sheikh replied to a thread
6 years ago
Kevin43

Humidity by the sea by Kevin43

Hello, We are a couple who live in northern Vermont and are researching areas to retire to for part of the year (at least Nov/Dec through May )in Central/South America - something by the ocean where we don't have to deal with snow! However, ...

Dodd Sheikh

Hi Susan----I live in quito==will love to see the manabi area where you state you reside--what will be the best way to OLAN--are any hotels in the area- I like humid weather ---so on problem---thanks dodd sheikh Read More

Dodd Sheikh replied to a thread
6 years ago
cccmedia

Breathe Easier: Ecuador Cutting Bus & Truck Fuel Pollution By 84 % ! by cccmedia

This is some of the best news to be announced by Ecuador's government in years. The low-grade diesel fuel that has constituted the biggest and baddest pollution menace in the cities of La República has been undergoing a major ...

Dodd Sheikh

This is excellent news for someone like me who goes on daily walks in Quito as well as in Cuenca when visiting===Love to see little or no diesel smoke left behind by the lovely Blue bus---it just might encourage more of us to get more active=== Read More

Dodd Sheikh replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Dodd Sheikh

Sure====that will be great----please call me anytime-- *** Read More

Dodd Sheikh replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Dodd Sheikh

hi mateo===write me if some of English speaking people get together for coffee---I live in Cumbaya thanks Dodd Read More

Dodd Sheikh replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Dodd Sheikh

I am liked and loved by most if not all Ecuadorians-----may be because I show respect and warmth --no problem in giving a hug== I do not speak Spanish==again no problem===someone always offers me help=== just smile ---baby--- Read More