Jack Abercrombie
@journeymanjack
American expat in Ecuador
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About me
American
Lives in Quito
Speaks english / español
Registration: 14 October 2010
Hello from Kentucky, USA! by bkiser
Hello, everyone! I have been a member for probably close to 3 years, but I still feel like a new member, as I don't think I have ever posted before! I have been following Ecuador from afar, in as much detail as possible, over the last 8 or 10 ...
Hi BKiser, Be sure to drop in on San Jacinto - San Alejo & San Clemente, all 3 small fishing villages bordered together 1-2-3, just North of Crucita and south of Bahia. maybe aprox 150 full time expats, good atmosphere, and growing by leaps ... Read More
Accommodation for a couple of months in Cuenca by cinncinn
Hello, if we to come to Cuenca for a couple of months, how much should we except to pay for an apartment a month, approximately? We would need a decent 2-bedroom apartment, with all the appliances preferably and furnished. I read some blogs from ...
I have stayed here often when in Cuenca over the years. Xavier & Semara will treat you like Family: "The perfect place to explore Cuenca Apartamentos Otorongo affordable furnished rental apartments, providing the ideal location for ... Read More
Importing a pickup truck with my move to Ecuador by Jetodd
I am considering a move to Ecuador. I would like to bring my 2017 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck just for personal use. (25,000 miles). I am also an amateur wood worker and would like to bring my table saw and other woodworking tools with me. I ...
Importing household goods, and hobby related items like Your wood shop tools and equipment is no problem. Currently To bring in a vehicle you need to be a returning Ecuadorian Citizen that has lived abroad for 5 years. The vehicle needs to be under ... Read More
FreeMasonry.... by Kalvin
Hi, Wife and I are planning to retire in Ecuador within the next 12 months or so. We've spent 3 weeks visiting many areas from the Amazon to Manta and much in between. We met a couple, wife is Ecuadorian, husband is German, and they live in ...
Greetings Brother FullGrown, The Cuenca Wayfarers Lodge #69 is located about 3 blocks off of the San Sebastian Plaza I have visited there last year, and will send you WM Brother Ron Watkins, E-mail address in a private message. CUENCA WAYFARERS ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Hi Errol, you may want to check out San Clemente 45 minutes south of Bahia, and Canoa 20 minutes north of Bahia has one of the longest prettiest beaches in all of EC Coast. Peurto Cayo & Puerto Lopez further south Manabi province are well worth ... Read More
Exploring the Beauty of Ecuador
In Cumbaya we meet (today) each Tuesday 1:30pm for lunch at 'el patio' food court next door to the Primavera 1, UPC police station - rodondel / round about, if you would like to hang out and discuss Ecuador. You may like snow capped Cayambe, ... Read More
Driving/Getting around for the month of December by emoss28
Hello everyone, I'm new here, so if this question has been posed before, please forgive me. My boyfriend and I are scheduled to fly to Quito on December 4th, and leave Quito on December 31st. During our stay, we plan to go to the coast, work ...
For $25. the taxi coop rates on the wall in Lobby of the UIO Quito Airport, will get you back to downtown Quito in about 45 - 60 minutes depending on time of day. By Domenick Buonamici <......on@gm.......> 03 MAR 2016- --"Driving in ... Read More
The unofficial web site of the Quito Expat community by cccmedia
If Cuenca can do this successfully, why not Ecuador's capital! A tip of the cap to Cuenca VIP member Nards Barley for pioneering the concept. The Home Office in the Mascarene Islands will decide whether this thread should be moved to the Quito ...
Sorry to report in that "MexiCali & G-Spot" located at Diego de Almagro E8-10 y Calama, Quito, Ecuador, has decided to close up shop. However close by neighbor Marks English Bookstore is still in the same spot after 25+ years, just 3 ... Read More
Deal breaking questions about Cuenca Ecuador by Txsbigfoot
1. As a Southern boy I like my Bourbon whiskey. Do they have Bourbon like Jack Daniels, Wild Turkey, etc... for sale there, and if so can anyone give me an idea of the cost per litre bottle? 2. I see that you have to have an invite or pay a ...
TxBigfoot, Passed away a few months after returning to TX, earlier this year- --""Mike Lovett, passed away Monday evening, August 17th. He had been diagnosed with esophageal cancer on June 16th, and found that it had metastasized all ... Read More
The unofficial web site of the Quito Expat community by cccmedia
If Cuenca can do this successfully, why not Ecuador's capital! A tip of the cap to Cuenca VIP member Nards Barley for pioneering the concept. The Home Office in the Mascarene Islands will decide whether this thread should be moved to the Quito ...
I will get with the gang: cccmedia - gmcsw - edgar winters - AT - and various other members, And anyone that may want to come out and say boo- or fleas navidad... ..speaking to gmcsw just now on skype, we feel we can be available to go on SAT 12 ... Read More
Ecuador Tours
ECUADOR EXPAT JOURNEYS- "CRASH COURSE!" ECUADOR, is a Great Outfit, you get a lot of bang for the buck. I know of several expats that have taken the tour, and later on made the move on ... Read More
where to find gringos in cuenca? by LasOlas12
Hello everyone , am new in cuenca but i wanna know where the gringos places are . Please help am bored and wanna talk to someone.
--"Welcome to your Cuenca walking classroom. Join local Ecuadorians and resident English speaking expats who are fun and passionate about sharing the unique heritage of El Centro historic district of Cuenca Ecuador; a UNESCO world heritage site ... Read More
How Safe Is Quito From Cotopaxi? by Enfusia
Hi everyone! This is my 1st thread here. I've been a lurker for a while reading everything you have to say, so thank you and thank you in advance for your help. I'm considering moving my family to Quito. My wife and I, her mother, my ...
Subject: Hey CCCmedia, Message for U.S. Citizens: Town Hall on the Situation on Cotopaxi. Why: ..don't we put another Quito expat get together for after the Town Hall Meeting, Where: ...MexiCali & G-Spot, Diego de Almagro E8-10 y Calama In ... Read More
Driving in Ecuador by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Ecuador? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
It happened to my Ecuadorian Girl Friends Cousin, Felix in 2011 (he is ecuadorian) they hit a wet slick spot in the road and hit & damaged a guardrail & an embankment fairly hard, an expat buddy of mine Jon was a passenger in the vehicle, it ... Read More
Driving in Ecuador by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Ecuador? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
If you have a serious enough accident where one of your passengers or the other car's passengers are injured, or if there is significant property damage, the driver will go to jail and the vehicle will be impounded, until restitution is made for ... Read More
How Safe Is Quito From Cotopaxi? by Enfusia
Hi everyone! This is my 1st thread here. I've been a lurker for a while reading everything you have to say, so thank you and thank you in advance for your help. I'm considering moving my family to Quito. My wife and I, her mother, my ...
Subject: Message for U.S. Citizens: Town Hall on the Situation at the Cotopaxi Volcano What: Town Hall Meeting with Ambassador Adam Namm Why: Situation at Cotopaxi Volcano When: Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 2 p.m. Where: The U.S. Embassy at Avenida ... Read More
How Safe Is Quito From Cotopaxi? by Enfusia
Hi everyone! This is my 1st thread here. I've been a lurker for a while reading everything you have to say, so thank you and thank you in advance for your help. I'm considering moving my family to Quito. My wife and I, her mother, my ...
Mostly domestic Flight Cancellations at this time for UIO: Lan EcuadorXL 15:03 Guayaquil 07:05 -Cancelado Tame EQ149 Loja 15:40 Cancelado Tame EQ215 Coca 15:50 Cancelado Tame EQ209 Lago Agrio 16:00 Cancelado - ... Read More
New Members of the Ecuador Forum, Introduce Yourself, 3rd Quarter 2015 by cccmedia
Are you new to the Ecuador Forum? Not sure how to start? This thread is for you. :) We invite you to introduce yourself here, share your Expat story or tell us about your projects and plans for Ecuador. This is a place for introductions. If ...
4 more days to hear the radio show at your leisure- I was on a I-net Radio Show Radio Ranch (AR. S.A.) this past WED 05 AUG 2015 giving my once a month "Ecuador Report"-- --"Journeyman Jack Abercrombie, patriot friend from Atlanta ... Read More
Best Way to Get to Cuenca from VA? by peripatetic_soul
Hello, I've been perusing all the flights to Cuenca from Richmond, VA. It seems all of those require an overnight stay in Quito. However, interestingly, the airfare from Richmond to Quito is the same as to Cuenca! Many of those sites (CheapoAir, ...
Soory about that, :) Dom's as in the owner of Quito Airport Suites (QAS) / AKA: Airport Hotel Quito, is Dom Buonamici, he does a weekly newsletter covering EC Expat Living / covering many issues:) Dom interviewed me the last time I had guests ... Read More
Best Way to Get to Cuenca from VA? by peripatetic_soul
Hello, I've been perusing all the flights to Cuenca from Richmond, VA. It seems all of those require an overnight stay in Quito. However, interestingly, the airfare from Richmond to Quito is the same as to Cuenca! Many of those sites (CheapoAir, ...
I was there at Dom's QAS: http://airporthotelquito.com/ ...the same time as the Haines Family, helping another Expat Family from Cuenca Re-entry via UIO back to NA. It was great to finally meet the Gringos Abroad Team! I stay at Dom's ... Read More
The unofficial web site of the Quito Expat community by cccmedia
If Cuenca can do this successfully, why not Ecuador's capital! A tip of the cap to Cuenca VIP member Nards Barley for pioneering the concept. The Home Office in the Mascarene Islands will decide whether this thread should be moved to the Quito ...
Thank You Sooo Much for coming out Cccmedia, it was very nice to finally meet You Sirrr..:) Read More
español for Gringos by cccmedia
Let's find out if there's interest in a thread for folks who want to share or expand what they know about the Spanish language. I'm thinking tips, trix, quirks, observations, embarrassing moments, triumphal moments, and other encounters ...
Cccmedia, could you please think about attending, it would be great to meet you in full pro prior persona:) Wednesday at 1:00pm - 6:00pm 2 days from now http://www.restaurantevicentes.com/ We look forward to seeing you all at ... Read More
The unofficial web site of the Quito Expat community by cccmedia
If Cuenca can do this successfully, why not Ecuador's capital! A tip of the cap to Cuenca VIP member Nards Barley for pioneering the concept. The Home Office in the Mascarene Islands will decide whether this thread should be moved to the Quito ...
Expat Meet & Greet 13:00 WED 04 MAR 2015 N. Quito- Mitad del Mundo- We look forward to seeing you all at Middle of the World- San Antonio de Pichincha once again for our 2nd. annual Meet & Greet @ 13:00 WED 04 MAR 2015 at Vicente's ... Read More
"All You Need is Ecuador": EC's $3-Million Superbowl-Today Show Ad Buy by cccmedia
Ecuador will run a 30-second TV commercial in major U.S. markets for the massive Super Bowl TV audience, promoting the travel campaign "All You Need Is Ecuador." The EC tourism minister told a Monday news conference* (1-19-15) that the ...
Hi ccmedia, There will be super bowl viewing going on at: G-Spot today in La Mariscal: https://www.facebook.com/MexiCaliQuito?ref=br_tf ...come early if you want a good seat:) Read More
Can You Guess What Is Ecuador's Most-Visited Attraction by cccmedia
According to the Pan-Latin America TV Network Telesur, the most-visited attraction in Ecuador, with 600,000 visitors annually, is 12 miles north of Quito. It is the middle-of-the-world monument at Mitad del Mundo, at latitude 0 degrees right at ...
It's hard to beat MoW, but I am a bit biased as it is practically in my back yard: Middle of The World / Mitad del Mundo- Updated - about 2 weeks ago, 20 Km's North of the Quito City Limits - Lat: 000' - MoW is in San Antonio de ... Read More
The unofficial web page of the greater Cuenca expat community by Nards Barley
I designate this thread as the unofficial web page for the Cuenca Expat community. I also designate myself as the unoffical spokesperson. It is actually a continuation of my [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=224582]non-blog[/url], ...
...speaking of: LEAVING ECUADOR- I am helping a Family return to the US and am looking for 2) Airline Kennels / Crates #700 Series (Giant Size) 48″L x 32″W x 35″H OUTSIDE Dimensions. I am based in Quito, but willing to go anywhere ... Read More
Cuenca Meet / Greet MON 05 MAY lunch 13:00, Fabiano's (Cinco de Mayo) by journeymanjack
Greetings & Salutations, We are planning a meet up for the Expat.com / group members this coming MON 05 MAY. for lunch at 13:00, at Fabiano's Pizzeria Cuenca- New York Style Pizzeria, Fabiano's is a family owned business and we speak ...
Hi OGA1, CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR DONIA GARLINGTON: THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1-3PM, CUENCA, FABIANO'S PIZZERIZA, Cordova y Mariana Cueva, If you plan on having lunch at Fabiano's, please message or phone them with your order beforehand. You are ... Read More
Dog friendly in quito. Help!! by ElCangrikiwi
We arrived yesterday in quito with our service dog only to be turned away from hotels that were listed as dog friendly. We ended up spending what we expected to be a months rent for two days in the Sheraton. What we would really like is a small ...
Sorry to hear that, both of these are pet friendly, safe & clean until you find a studio apt to get bearings: http://www.hotelviejacuba.com/ & http://andinohotel.com/index.html All the Best, http://journeymanjack.com/ Read More
How would a Black American be received in Loja? by lynnietoot
I am a black female (African American) considering a move to Ecuador. Would I have racial problems?
My Aunt & Uncle are a bi-racial couple, they lived 1 yr in Quito FEB 2010 to FEB 2011, I moved them to Cotacachi FEB 2011 until OCT 2013 Uncle David returned home to GA to handle family issues, and Aunt Lois just This month of June returned home ... Read More
Cuenca Meet / Greet MON 05 MAY lunch 13:00, Fabiano's (Cinco de Mayo)
Greetings & Salutations, We are planning a meet up for the Expat.com / group members this coming MON 05 MAY. for lunch at 13:00, at Fabiano's Pizzeria Cuenca- New York Style Pizzeria, Fabiano's is a family owned business and we speak ... Read More
We will be in Quito 8 to 24 March by vicksberg
I'm Linda, my husband is Don. We will be in Quito 8 to 24 March. Hope to meet up with others while there. Please keep us in the loop. Thanks
Hi Mike & All, If you are the Vet around here in Quito, I guess I'll be the Rookie, hahaha, - I've been here since SEP 2008, (and I still learn something new every day) now living on the North Metro side 20km outside of the Quito city limits, 5 ... Read More
Buying a (used?) car in Ecuador by unruffled
I guess this question is already here somewhere, but I've looked and can't find anything on it. What to expats usually do about getting a car? Or do they? Or do they find some way to get theirs shipped in? I have an older but excellent condition ...
Hi Keith, A 10 yr old Toyota p/u truck in good enough condition to do a Costa Rica round trip runs $15k - $20k: http://ecuador.patiotuerca.com/usados/-/-/-/Toyota/Hilux+C%5CD+4x4?page=1 EC. only allows 1 yr old new cars to be imported, therefore it ... Read More
Fishing, Sightseeing and stuff to do?
Hi TX, here is a fishing club out of Cuenca area: cuencaclubdepescaconmosca.com/ and you can rent a scooter or 1200cc legally here in Quito: freedombikerental.com/ All the Best journeymanjack.com Read More
Car insurance
call my Insurance man: Mauricio Davilla, his office is up by midlle of the world, but he will come to your home or office. a great guy w/ a good bit of English, y likes to practice it, tell him gringo jack sent u? buenas suerte on a used car in EC. ... Read More
Visiting Quito, Cotacachi & Cuenca in October by Flatpik
I'll be 3 days each in Quito, Cotacachi and Cuenca. Any suggestions on meeting spots or watering holes where I might chat up some of the experienced ex-pats? Also, recommendations on friendly lodging in Cotacachi? Saludos y gracias - Mike
hi Flatpik, in Quito I wud recommend staying in Hostal Villa Cayetano it is at Av.Amazonas & Calama, $15. per night with a full kitchen and sports bar out front. ..2 blocks to the east is "the English Book store" (wealth of information ask for Mark ... Read More