Tony Lamson
@tlamson64
American expat in Ecuador
Forum posts
18
About me
American
Lives in Cuenca
Speaks English, fluent in Marine-ese
Registration: 30 July 2011
Activity
retirement visa for Ecuador by johnhlong
I am thinking of retiring to Ecuador. Would it be possible to first visit the country on a visitor's visa and then to apply for a resident (retiree) visa once there? I would be applying using my Social Security income to qualify for the 10-I ...
My wife and I are currently living here in Tena, Napo, Ecuador. My wife has a VISA through the foundation we are volunteering at however we are looking into either the VISA 9-IV: Religious as I am active with a Veteran to Veteran International ... Read More
Looking to make connections in Cuenca by tlamson64
Hello all. My wife and I have done a lot of thinking over this move but after two plus years, here we are, living in Ecuador. We are in Tena at the moment however we are planning to move to the Cuenca area in the near future. My wife (42 yo) is a ...
Samer604 I just got here two weeks ago and am as in the dark on a lot of stuff as you probably are. Keep looking around the different forum sections and I am sure that you will find the answers you are looking for. Sorry I couldn't be of ... Read More
Looking to make connections in Cuenca by tlamson64
Hello all. My wife and I have done a lot of thinking over this move but after two plus years, here we are, living in Ecuador. We are in Tena at the moment however we are planning to move to the Cuenca area in the near future. My wife (42 yo) is a ...
No problem. I guess my wording took it from "Hello, new kid in town" to where the post landed. Could say I am old and confused but that would be obvious. LOL Thanks for taking care of our posts! Tony Read More
Looking to make connections in Cuenca
Hello all. My wife and I have done a lot of thinking over this move but after two plus years, here we are, living in Ecuador. We are in Tena at the moment however we are planning to move to the Cuenca area in the near future. My wife (42 yo) is a ... Read More
Long-Term Rental possibility in the Tena, Napo, Ecuador region by tlamson64
My wife and I visited and traveled around Ecuador in July 2012 and fell in love with the place. We are now living in the Tena, Napo region. We have plans in the near future to change location to Cuenca so looking for long-term rentals, furnished ...
Vinny, Sorry took so long to get back to you. A lot of things happening these days. Looks like we may end up moving to Cuenca here in the near future (specifics still up in the are). Maybe once we get back down your way we can connect up since we ... Read More
Long-Term Rental possibility in the Tena, Napo, Ecuador region
My wife and I visited and traveled around Ecuador in July 2012 and fell in love with the place. We are now living in the Tena, Napo region. We have plans in the near future to change location to Cuenca so looking for long-term rentals, furnished ... Read More
Hostals or inns in Quito by Arizonacactus
My husband and I are looking for a quiet and inexpensive place to stay for a few days in Quito. We want a place appropriate for mature adults. Any suggestions? Travelling in october.
It wasn't a taxi that we were in to the airport, it was the hostel owner's father that took us in his own vehicle. So maybe we got a raw deal on that one end, won't be the first time or the last unfortunately. Hopefully the poster has it easier than ... Read More
Hostals or inns in Quito by Arizonacactus
My husband and I are looking for a quiet and inexpensive place to stay for a few days in Quito. We want a place appropriate for mature adults. Any suggestions? Travelling in october.
My wife and I stayed at a place called Chez Elena Guesthouse in Quito. You can find it on Hostels.com I believe. They treated us great. It is a family run business out of their own house (with attached building with the rooms built onto the parents ... Read More
Trip plans in place - Ecuador here we come by tlamson64
My wife and I will be coming to Ecuador for some "boots on the ground" checking out of what we are considering to be our future home. We are interested in meeting other expats. If you have some military under your belt, I would enjoy the ...
We will be in Cuenca from the 17th thru the 20th. I can send you the rest of the particulars in an email post. Gathering information for a potential move to Ecuador so any info you can provide is helpful. Read More
Are there any retired US military expats in Cuenca? by dgreenw7
Hi, as you may have guessed I'm a newbie here. I want to thank everyone that have contributed to this site, it's been very helpful. I want to retire in the Cuenca area next year and wondered if there are any retired military out there to ...
Would enjoy talking with each of you that have posted. I am a retired Marine and my wife and I are heading to Ecuador for a boots on the ground visit starting June 14, 2012. If you have questions, ask and I will add them to my growing list and I ... Read More
Well I am not sure how long this take to post by amw1955
But as I said, has anyone did a full circle in 30 days, Quito, 1 day, to Banos, several days, to Tena a few days down to Loja then up to Puerto Lopez, what is the best path back to Quito for departure and is this adquate time, I realize it is where ...
Are you looking for information regarding backpacking the loop around Ecuador as you have laid out? My wife and I are going to Ecuador next week and are traveling to some of the areas you are asking about and will be staying with a number of expats ... Read More
Trip plans in place - Ecuador here we come
My wife and I will be coming to Ecuador for some "boots on the ground" checking out of what we are considering to be our future home. We are interested in meeting other expats. If you have some military under your belt, I would enjoy the ... Read More
Looking for "dgreen7" from the forum late in 2011. Still out there? by foxyglen
Retired Army/ former Navy looking for like minds wanting to move to Ecuador. My wife and I are in our early 60's and exploring retirement locals.
26+ year retired Marine here. Wife and I are considering on making the move to Cuenca, Ecuador in 2014. We are coming for a recon of the area in June 2012. I am in my late 40s and wife just turned 40. We are doing our research and hoping the time ... Read More
Are there any retired US military expats in Cuenca? by dgreenw7
Hi, as you may have guessed I'm a newbie here. I want to thank everyone that have contributed to this site, it's been very helpful. I want to retire in the Cuenca area next year and wondered if there are any retired military out there to ...
While my wife and I are not there yet, plans are to head down that way late summer/early fall of 2014. However, we are going for a working vacation in June to Cuenca to scout around a bit. If you are interested (and can tolerate a retired Marine ... Read More
Visiting Cuenca to consider living there by sebastiandangerfield
Hi, I plan to spend November in Cuenca determining whether to move there. I live in Minneapolis in the US - climate is a consideration as well as cost of living. I am looking to connect with expats to gain knowledge.
Hello to all. My wife and I are coming down to Ecuador in around mid-June of 2012. Reading around the forum here and on other sites is a true blessing. I am interested in making friendships with a few couples with "feet on the ground" there in ... Read More