I have seen references to a lack of paper products, and I saw someone planning to bring food-quality baking soda back from the US (for bathing, tooth brushing.....). Sorry if I missed other blogs with good info, but I'll ask about how to find what most would consider necessities in the US but may not be available at all, or only in the big cities.
But for example, in Cuenca, any problem with any of the following (or others that might be an issue):
Toothpaste and tooth brushes?
What kind of paper products? - toilet or kleenex, notepaper/copy paper, ???
Deodorant?
Beer?
Peanut butter?
Potato chips (I'm addicted to Lays but can live without - LOL)
Shaving cream?
Hair products?
Razor blades?
Not sure what else to ask about.
I won't be upset if something specific is not available. My wife and I have spent several years in distant lands and can go with the flow. But no toilet paper might be a problem. I also don't to sound ignorant but other posts lead you to believe that lots of things we take for granted aren't available.
I know that wine/alcohol are more expensive with limited selection but would hope to find some drinkable wine in Cuenca or Loja.
Thanks very much. Great blog and good posts (for the most part).
Joe