@Halcwhitley
American looking for information about Ecuador
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Lives in Fernandina Beach, FL
Speaks English
Registration: 05 June 2013
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Opening a B&B ,suggestions or advice appreciated. by Halcwhitley
My bride and I recently spent two months in Ecuador and fell in love with the country. When we return, we are considering opening a B&B . We are retired, but we both like to stay busy and really enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. We ...
Thanks for your feedback. Please email me at halcwhitley@ yahoo.com with details. I look forward to your response. Have a great day and God bless. Hal Read More
Opening a B&B ,suggestions or advice appreciated. by Halcwhitley
My bride and I recently spent two months in Ecuador and fell in love with the country. When we return, we are considering opening a B&B . We are retired, but we both like to stay busy and really enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. We ...
Please send what info you have to my em@il at halcwhitley@yahoo.com . My wife and I thank you for your response and look forward to hearing more. Have a great day and God bless. Hal Read More
Opening a B&B ,suggestions or advice appreciated.
My bride and I recently spent two months in Ecuador and fell in love with the country. When we return, we are considering opening a B&B . We are retired, but we both like to stay busy and really enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. We ... Read More
Attack in Cuenca
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ... Read More
B & B South of Cuenca/ Yunguilla Valley
My wife and I are currently visiting and doing research for an eventual move to this wonderful country. We've been here a month and really like it. Does anyone know of any good B & B's one or two hours South of Cuenca/ Yunguilla Valley? If not, how ... Read More
Banos volcano fallout? by Halcwhitley
My wife & I are headed to Banos for a few days. Does anyone know first hand if the volcano has settled down? We appreciate any feedback. Thanks !! Hal
Thanks folks, arrived this afternoon & it's all good! Read More
Banos volcano fallout?
My wife & I are headed to Banos for a few days. Does anyone know first hand if the volcano has settled down? We appreciate any feedback. Thanks !! Hal Read More
What Are The Most Positive Things Ecuador Offers Vs. Old Lifestyle by wanderingbears
Hello everyone, I have read many posts on several different forums, blogs etc. Most are focused on either finding information on what to expect in Ecuador or what is wrong or not right with Ecuador. In this discussion how about each of us posts what ...
I am really looking forward to the responses to this post. Let's accentuate the positive and negate the negative. Thanks for the post Charlie! Hal Read More
Biking and Swimming by dmcmillen
We are seriously considering moving to Ecuador. We are currently looking at Cotacachi or a similar town. We are in the process of doing our homework and getting ready to come down for a couple of months to check everything out. As an ...
Check out YouTube . I found an awesome video of a downhill trail ride near Cotacachi that was almost all downhill . An adrenaline ride to say the least. Hope this helps. Read More
Searching for the right location, suggestions? by Halcwhitley
My bride & I will be visiting & traveling around the whole country for 6 to 8 weeks soon. Our goal is to find the ideal climate for our retirement needs. We're searching for a private piece of property and high enough elevation to not need air ...
Wow, Best response I've had since asking on this forum. We look forward maybe to seeing you guys when we're there next month. thank you so much for this all this wonderful detailed information. We're mainly traveling by bus and plane and have been ... Read More
The negatives about retiring in Ecuador by Bob Way
Please tell me all the negatives of retiring in Cuenca, Ecuador. What are the most important things I need to know. I don't speak Spanish, how much of a problem is that? I thank you in advance for your answers. Bob Way
Hi Byron, Sounds like you and I are on the same path for climate and privacy. My bride and I are about to spend a couple of months there searching for the "right spot". Let's stay in Touch and exchange our findings. Good luck! Hal Read More
The negatives about retiring in Ecuador by Bob Way
Please tell me all the negatives of retiring in Cuenca, Ecuador. What are the most important things I need to know. I don't speak Spanish, how much of a problem is that? I thank you in advance for your answers. Bob Way
Are you in a big city or rural area? Thanks. Hal Read More
Searching for the right location, suggestions? by Halcwhitley
My bride & I will be visiting & traveling around the whole country for 6 to 8 weeks soon. Our goal is to find the ideal climate for our retirement needs. We're searching for a private piece of property and high enough elevation to not need air ...
Hi Charlie. Thanks for the post. It all sounds good so yes, I would love some more information. My concern regarding your location is being too warm sometimes. My bride is not heat tolerant at this point in her life, if you know what I mean. We look ... Read More
buying raw land in Ecuador by Mike Machaskee
Hello...my name is Mike and I am new to this forum. My wife and I are trying to buy a piece of ocean view land in Ballenita, Ecuador...just outside of Salinas. Does anyone have experience with buying raw land in Ecuador?
I don't personally, but everything I've read suggests using a reputable lawyer and you will have no problems. I understand that there are quite a few, especially in Cuenca, that speak English. I do know that unlike some other Latin American ... Read More
Searching for the right location, suggestions? by Halcwhitley
My bride & I will be visiting & traveling around the whole country for 6 to 8 weeks soon. Our goal is to find the ideal climate for our retirement needs. We're searching for a private piece of property and high enough elevation to not need air ...
Thanks Steve. We probably won't be purchasing anytime soon, but may get in touch with you next month just so we can take a look anyhow. The running water is a big plus for us. Thanks again for your response . Good luck with your wife's residency ... Read More