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Laurirenee

@Laurirenee

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American looking for information about Ecuador

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American

Lives in Gainesville

Speaks English (fluent); Spanish (conversational)

Registration: 16 May 2013

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Laurirenee replied to a thread
10 years ago
Seminole13

Black Americans by Seminole13

Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...

Laurirenee

Hi Bob. I am going to make that trip to Ecuador, hopefully in the near future. I'm not a senior citizen yet, but what kind of elder care do they have in Ecuador? I have lived in the Republic of Panama and Nicaragua and I have spent time in ... Read More

Laurirenee replied to a thread
10 years ago
Seminole13

Black Americans by Seminole13

Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...

Laurirenee

Bob, thanks for sharing. The blog is insightful. I had considered a recon of Ecuador with thoughts or relocating there. But, I have decided to stick with the good ol' USA, at least for now. I am an African-American (for want of a better term) ... Read More

Laurirenee replied to a thread
10 years ago
lynnietoot

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?

Laurirenee

Do you have a website for your B&B? What is it called? Read More

Laurirenee replied to a thread
10 years ago
lynnietoot

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?

Laurirenee

Hi. I am an Army retired African-American female. I have not made it to Ecuador yet, but I plan on visiting soon. I have lived in Panama and Nicaragua. I have been to every Central American country and Bolivia and Peru in South America. In all of ... Read More

Laurirenee replied to a thread
11 years ago
Seminole13

Black Americans by Seminole13

Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...

Laurirenee

If you're being drawn to Ecuador, just go. Regarding racism, consider that according to the Southern Poverty Law Center, there are more than 1000 organized hate groups throughout the USA. Add to that the racially biased that you might work with or ... Read More

Laurirenee replied to a thread
11 years ago
pele6254

CANCELLED TRIP TO CUENCA by pele6254

for now we are not going husband prefers Florida so that is where we are headed in August. Thank you expats in Cuenca for helping even though we are not going maybe I will visit myself next year. BUENA SUERTE PARA TODOS!!!!!!

Laurirenee

Welcome to Florida! Despite its challenges, I love the USA! There were times I wanted to run away, though -- even recently. But, I enjoy my winters in Florida and summers in Vermont too much. However, I still might visit Ecuador some day. Read More

Laurirenee replied to a thread
11 years ago
Seminole13

Black Americans by Seminole13

Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...

Laurirenee

This site is very informative. I, too, considered a "recon" visit to Ecuador, but responses here re-confirmed what I already knew about racial prejudice in Ecuador. While in the Army, I lived in Panama and Nicaragua and visited every Central ... Read More