Bob Houk
@BobH
American expat in Ecuador
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American
Lives in Quito
Speaks English, learning Spanish
Registration: 07 June 2011
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And, another one by ZenSPIKE
Bites the dust. I've been on this forum for some time. I got a lot of helpful information here, and made some good friends. But, alas, the time has come for me to check out. Back Ground: I made an exploratory trip back in 2012. I liked the ...
Best wishes, it doesn't work out for everybody. Read More
For Cheese Lovers Only by cccmedia
Posting on the Club Correos $42 thread, Top Cat stated that he was unable to find decent cheese on a trip to Ecuador. The unsliced blocks of queso blanco didn't do it for him. Fortunately for the 'Cat, there's an Expat cheese lover ...
Numerous things I've read have referenced the liquor-pricing problem, with general agreement that it's caused by high tariffs. The core cause of the cheese problem remains a mystery, however. Read More
Jet Blue Flying Ft. Lauderdale Quito Starting in February
And they're starting off with bargain fares -- $139/one-way! "Ecuador is quickly becoming one of the top travel destinations in Latin America which makes Quito an excellent addition to our growing route map," said Dave Clark, vice ... 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. ...
Mug: Are those stats (as stated) only of SS benefits, or do they also include military retirement? Angeles and Subic areas are full of retired military. Read More
español for Gringos by cccmedia
Let's find out if there's interest in a thread for folks who want to share or expand what they know about the Spanish language. I'm thinking tips, trix, quirks, observations, embarrassing moments, triumphal moments, and other encounters ...
Lorena ran into her friend the Elvis Tribute Artist and said to him: -- Hello Elvis Tribute Artist! I haven't seen you for a long while. What have you been up to? -- Well nothing, I left my career as an artist to dedicate myself to writing. ... Read More
The unofficial web page of the greater Cuenca expat community by Nards Barley
I designate this thread as the unofficial web page for the Cuenca Expat community. I also designate myself as the unoffical spokesperson. It is actually a continuation of my non-blog, but I wanted to elevate my status in the wake of the continued ...
I found out the magazines charges $1,000 for the cover story.I'm surprised only in that it's usually not all that blatant, e.g., your local mag runs a '10 Best' issue in which it just happens that just about every business selected ... Read More
Ecuador is on the brink of decriminalizing the use of all drugs by gardener1
Ecuador is on its way to decriminalizing drug use Ecuador is on the brink of decriminalizing the use of all drugs. President Rafael Correa’s grouping in congress is pushing a watershed bill that would regulate consumption of outlawed drugs, ...
j600rr: Thanks for the link to the gov's website on marijuana usage in treating cancer. Much info of use. I couldn't help but laughing at this segment, however: Stimulating appetite Many animal studies have shown that delta-9-THC and ... Read More
Ecuador Is Now Selling Oil at a Loss
Presidente Correa said openly a few days ago what many have suspected -- that oil prices are now below Ecuador's production costs. President Rafael Correa explained on Tuesday, during a visit to areas threatened by the Cotopaxi volcano, that it ... Read More
The unofficial web site of the Quito Expat community by cccmedia
If Cuenca can do this successfully, why not Ecuador's capital! A tip of the cap to Cuenca VIP member Nards Barley for pioneering the concept. The Home Office in the Mascarene Islands will decide whether this thread should be moved to the Quito ...
Interesting. My first thought was that they didn't want to take responsibility for the bag -- e.g., you come back and say, "Somebody stole my brand-new iPhone!" Read More
article - Will Ecuador turn into Latin America’s Greece? by gardener1
From the Economist - Scraping the barrel Will Ecuador turn into Latin America’s Greece? Aug 1st 2015 http://www.economist.com/news/americas/21660140-will-ecuador-turn-latin-americas-greece-scraping-barrel
Meanwhile, expats in other Latin American countries have their own concerns -- the US Ambassador to Nicaragua is worried that US landowners along the route of the new canal, assuming it gets built, may have their land seized at under-market ... Read More
The unofficial web page of the greater Cuenca expat community by Nards Barley
I designate this thread as the unofficial web page for the Cuenca Expat community. I also designate myself as the unoffical spokesperson. It is actually a continuation of my non-blog, but I wanted to elevate my status in the wake of the continued ...
Re the new Cuenca mag. Nards -- that is funny. Just as a guess, she might well have heard about the mags starting up and approached them for the article -- or offered to write it or even pay for it (I'm not saying that happened, but it's ... Read More
article - Will Ecuador turn into Latin America’s Greece? by gardener1
From the Economist - Scraping the barrel Will Ecuador turn into Latin America’s Greece? Aug 1st 2015 http://www.economist.com/news/americas/21660140-will-ecuador-turn-latin-americas-greece-scraping-barrel
Not that Ecuador or anybody is going to be doing a reprise of Greece! but it looks like the whole region is hurting, in the wake of the China turmoil. - ... Read More
Protests Planned in Quito week of Aug 10 by BobH
I received the following message from the US consulate. In general, they seem to be over-cautious, but if others are not on their email list, you might be interested in this. (at minimum, it may mean traffic disruption and crowds). The U.S. Embassy ...
CCC: Yeah -- I should have said that the government wins this round. The linked article says she's planning to return to Ecuador on a Mercosur passport. We'll have to see how the government reacts to that. Read More
Protests Planned in Quito week of Aug 10 by BobH
I received the following message from the US consulate. In general, they seem to be over-cautious, but if others are not on their email list, you might be interested in this. (at minimum, it may mean traffic disruption and crowds). The U.S. Embassy ...
If she's being deported how could she be at the protest base at Parque el Arobolito in Quito?She has been released.Alas, the government wins after all. Cuenca HighLife reports that she is being refused renewal of her visa and is going to Brazil ... Read More
An Influx to EC From a So. American Country Where It's All Gone Wrong by cccmedia
. Those paying close attention to this blog for Ecuador may have noticed the more frequent appearance lately of the flag of Venesuela alongside the introductions of new members. Though frequently not English-speakers, these folks are seeking ...
Bloomberg has an editorial entitled "If Venezuela Implodes, Will Its Neighbors Be Ready?" Ecuador is not, of course, strictly speaking a neighbor, but close enough to be impacted. I think many here will find the item and its numerous ... Read More