Expats living in Cuenca

susan marie

Member

Member since 16 July 2012

wofford heights

susan marie

20 July 2012 22:16:02

susan marie

20 July 2012 22:16:02

wofford heights

Can anyone tell me what area/neighborhood the Expats are in??
Until my spanish is fluent i'de feel better if i could speak to someone in english.
Susan Marie

eddstaton

Contributor

Member since 17 March 2010

Cuenca

eddstaton

21 July 2012 02:25:53

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eddstaton

21 July 2012 02:25:53

148

Cuenca

Expats live all over town, but the biggest concentration is around Ordonez Lasso on the west side of town.

susan marie

Member

Member since 16 July 2012

wofford heights

susan marie

21 July 2012 13:42:19

susan marie

21 July 2012 13:42:19

wofford heights

i cant WAIT to be there! Thanks for your input!
Susan

ZenSPIKE

Serial expat

Member since 17 July 2012

Minneapolis, Minnesota

ZenSPIKE

22 July 2012 00:51:09

826

ZenSPIKE

22 July 2012 00:51:09

826

Minneapolis, Minnesota

I can certainly understand your concern on the language issue. I just returned from my initial " scouting trip ", and I spent 2 weeks in Cuenca. I can honestly say, I never ran into a situation in that 2 week period where there wasn't someone that was able to assist me. Actually, you'll find the locals are so cool, willing to help, and if they have any English skills, are thrilled to use them.
Don't get me wrong, you'll want to learn the language, but you'll certainly survive that gap time.
Stay Well,
Neil