Regina
@lampshade65
American expat in Ecuador
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29 posts
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About me
American, 77 years old
Lives in Cuenca
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 25 June 2013
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Moving to Ecuador solo by Cheryl
Hello everybody, Moving to Ecuador is a challenge in itself, but even more when you decide to go alone. If this was your case when you arrived, we would like you to share your experience. It might help other people who are also preparing for this ...
I am single, retired, lived in Mexico before I moved to Cuenca EC. I have lived here for 11 years. It is easy to make friends because there are many other singles in town. Read More
I am looking for advice by pat2alexander
Resident of Texas. I retired after 40 years in IT working in the airline industry. I retired 3 years ago. My current living situation has gotten pretty awful. Since I receive social security and 2 small pensions, (and quite a bit of debt) I ...
I read that you will be relocating to Ecuador perhaps later this year. I’ve lived in Cuenca for 10 years. I moved here from Mexico where I lived for 23 years. I’d be happy to correspond and to meet you when you arrive. *** US phone ... Read More
What should I bring to Ecuador on my Tourist Visa? by Paternostro18
Hi All, I plan on moving to Ecuador in the near future. I will be applying for an investor visa and once I obtain my cedula I will NOT be shipping all of my stuff from the US. I am slowly selling it all now. I am looking for advice on what I should ...
Vitamins, supplements, sunscreen, shoes, anything you can’t live without. These items are either available but expensive or not sold in Ecuador. Make your visit count by bringing as much loaded luggage as you can on this trip. If you want to ... Read More
Staying for a month by rcardace
Hello My name is Ruth and I live on Long Island in New York. I am a single woman looking to experience what life would be like living in Cuenca Ecuador. My thought process is to come to Cuenca in early August and stay for approximately 30 days to ...
There is a lot of red tape involved in transporting a pet to EC. I'm not sure if any airlines would permit you to bring two pets unless you are traveling with a companion. I have a 3BR short-term rental in Cuenca and I do not permit pets. regina ... Read More
Staying for a month by rcardace
Hello My name is Ruth and I live on Long Island in New York. I am a single woman looking to experience what life would be like living in Cuenca Ecuador. My thought process is to come to Cuenca in early August and stay for approximately 30 days to ...
G Please contact me for rental information. I have lived in historic centro for eight years. I live in an apartment on a quiet street yet enjoy neighborhood shopping, public transportation, sightseeing, and Ecuadorian neighbors within a block or two ... Read More
Staying for a month by rcardace
Hello My name is Ruth and I live on Long Island in New York. I am a single woman looking to experience what life would be like living in Cuenca Ecuador. My thought process is to come to Cuenca in early August and stay for approximately 30 days to ...
I'm 71 years old, single retired woman who has lived in Cuenca for 8 years. Before that I lived in Mexico for 23 years. Maybe I can answer some of your questions now and we can correspond. In addition, I'd be happy to meet you for lunch or a ... Read More
wanting to move to Ecuador by Kevin Hillebrand
Hello Im very new to all this!!....... but I will be very grateful for any tips , advise etc regarding my wish to move to Equador . kind regards kevin
I have lived in Cuenca for 8 years. If you’d like to correspond, I can offer my experience here as a single, retired, female expat. Have you ever visited Ecuador? Regina *** Read More
safety for a single woman and health care by Nonna Rosie
Hi everyone! I just discovered this site today. I'm single, age 70, and I speak Spanish. I've been thinking about moving, possibly to Ecuador, for about a year. The two primary reasons are to get away from oppressive summer heat and to ...
I'm a single 70-year-old US citizen who has lived in Cuenca EC for seven years. I live alone in the historic district and never fear for my safety. I walk home at any hour with no problems. In addition, I have been hospitalized here twice and ... Read More
Plaza Foch Hotel Recommendations? by j600rr
Anyone have any recommendations for in/around the Plaza Foch area? Will be down in a few weeks, and sister recommended this area, as it's fairly close to where she is living. Can see there is no shortage of places to stay, but curious if anyone ...
I like to stay at Casa de Maple or Hothello on Av. Amazonas. The former is in the heart of the Plaza Foch area but down an unexpected tree-lined street. The former is adjacent to the Hilton and city artisans' market but a little bit of a walk to ... Read More
Another Newbie Here! by hidyaphrodite
Greetings to all! I just found this site yesterday and so far it has been very informative. I am a retired lady with two grown daughters who have families of their own and I am ready to spread my wings! Even though I've been told by family ...
I hope you do email me.* I was in Florida visiting my mother who is 99. I didn't experience the earthquake but there were only tremors in Cuenca which happens once in a while. The devastation was at the northern coast of the country near the ... Read More
Another Newbie Here! by hidyaphrodite
Greetings to all! I just found this site yesterday and so far it has been very informative. I am a retired lady with two grown daughters who have families of their own and I am ready to spread my wings! Even though I've been told by family ...
I'm single, retired and 69 years old. I've lived in Cuenca for six years. After spending the month of January in Salinas this year and meeting some of the expat community, I'd say it is a welcoming place with many singles. You might ... Read More
First Visit to Cuenca in May by BGCG
My wife and I are considering retiring in Cuenca in 2017 and we will make our first exploratory trip in May. We would appreciate any tips on the best places to meet expats for meaningful conversation and also a recommendation of a realtor who can ...
Spiders? Not in Cuenca. I rarely see even a housefly at this altitude. As for volcanoes, none are anywhere near our city. Do you want to write me ** Regina Read More
First Visit to Cuenca in May by BGCG
My wife and I are considering retiring in Cuenca in 2017 and we will make our first exploratory trip in May. We would appreciate any tips on the best places to meet expats for meaningful conversation and also a recommendation of a realtor who can ...
I am a single, retired woman from Chicago. I've lived in Cuenca for six years. Before that, I lived in Mexico for twenty-three years. You can write me at ** if you would like to chat about expat life in Cuenca. Regina Read More
Is Ecuador a Good Place For a Single 60-Year Old Woman? by Chrisandra
My name is Chrisandra and I am a youthful, fit 60-year old woman thinking of retiring (alone) to Ecuador (Quito?) or Panama in maybe 2 years. I will have about $1,400 a month to live on and am frugal with simple tastes. I hope to rent a small ...
Make plans to visit Cuenca and we can meet when you arrive. Contact me at azuay65 at gmail dot com regina Read More
Is Ecuador a Good Place For a Single 60-Year Old Woman? by Chrisandra
My name is Chrisandra and I am a youthful, fit 60-year old woman thinking of retiring (alone) to Ecuador (Quito?) or Panama in maybe 2 years. I will have about $1,400 a month to live on and am frugal with simple tastes. I hope to rent a small ...
Since you are here in CUE, maybe we can meet? azuay65 at gmail dot com regina Read More