Joanna
@joeyeggs
American citizen
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About me
American
Lives in Los Angeles County, California
Speaks English, beginning/intermediate Spanish
Registration: 13 June 2012
Property prices in Los Angeles by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Los Angeles is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? ...
I live in Southern California, just outside Los Angeles near LAX. The beach cities are expensive. A 3 bedroom house rents for about $3500/month. If you move further from the city/beach rents go down. If you leave Los Angeles county and go to San ... Read More
Coast to Coast ROAD-TRIP to California
What do you like to do and want to see? Museums, beaches, sports events, nature? Read More
Tourists need to take it easy in The Mariscal by Themiddleoftheworld
Coming from your feet on the ground in the Mariscal District. I feel I need to share this with you. This side of town is not Compton, but you do need to be aware that flashing your iPad around here could make it dissapear with a flash. You have no ...
I travelled alone with a young child all over Ecuador and never had any problems. I didn't wear jewelry or carry ipads, large cameras or 5 bags of shopping. I was low key and was never bothered. I did strike up a conversation with a fellow on a bus ... Read More
Immunizations by suprsweets
Hi all, I was wondering what type, if any, immunizations people had prior to moving to Ecuador. What do you suggest is necessary. Typhoid fever, hep, etc. Let me know. Thank you in advance. Shannon
We just got our regular boosters but we had no plans on going into the Amazon. My son was only 4 when we went and I didn't want to load him up with vaccines. Do not drink the tap water. If you are concerned about parasites you can soak fruit in ... Read More
Places to visit in Quito
I think 2 days in Quito is plenty. I lived there for 5 months. I looked forward to the weekends when I could travel outside the city. Many travel books have priority lists for travelers depending on the amount of time a person has e.g. if you have ... Read More
Schools for expatriate children in Quito by expat.com
Hi all :) We'd like you to extend any information you have on the educational system in Quito. But of course, we'd like you to mainly talk about international schools (primary, secondary, high school and universities) existing in Quito for ...
YSG, Does your friends children speak Russian as well as Spanish? While I was in Ecuador I tried to find a Russian tutor to no avail. I was also a homeschool mom while I was in Ecuador. We are back in the US now and my son is studying Spanish and ... Read More
Schools for expatriate children in Quito by expat.com
Hi all :) We'd like you to extend any information you have on the educational system in Quito. But of course, we'd like you to mainly talk about international schools (primary, secondary, high school and universities) existing in Quito for ...
My son attended private school (Spanish) during the day and I homeschooled in English at night. He was 5 at the time. We used Calvert. The cost was about the same monthly as his school in Quito. We chose one of the less expensive schools in the city ... Read More
Sugar free Tablets
Hola amigo, Send me your address and requests to my private e-mail and I will send you a care package. Hope you are well. I have been away long enough to miss that crazy city and it's wonderful inhabitants. Read More
Extending our 90-day Tourist Visas by e&p
***Do this with more than 30 days left on your first 90-day tourist visa.*** We just lengthened our stay by extending our 90-day tourist visas to 90 day 12-IX (12-9) visas in Cuenca. While this is not a difficult process, it requires some running ...
I'd like to add that hiring someone is absolutely NOT necessary. It is simply collecting your paperwork and then presenting it. Watch out for disreputable people that will charge you lots of money and try to sell it as difficult. It is more work ... Read More
Extending our 90-day Tourist Visas by e&p
***Do this with more than 30 days left on your first 90-day tourist visa.*** We just lengthened our stay by extending our 90-day tourist visas to 90 day 12-IX (12-9) visas in Cuenca. While this is not a difficult process, it requires some running ...
I got a 6 month Visa from the consulate in Los Angeles before leaving the US. I didn't want to hassle with an extension in Ecuador. It was painless and I recommend this route for anyone who knows ahead of time that they wish to stay longer than 90 ... Read More
Housing in Martinique
I'm interested in a 3 month rental for the summer 2014. I'm not ready to commit. I'm just pricing things out right now. Thank you. Read More
What items do you most miss from the US? by hjschanke
Here's a hypothetical question for those of you who've been in Cuenca for a while. If someone were willing to bring you a full suitcase from the US, what would you have them fill it with? clothes? shoes? electronics? certain foods/spices?
I actually haven't seen the ones on the street(the sun was probably in my eyes) and the ones in the mall were double or triple the price of Ca.I'll get a hat and take to the streets. Read More
Residency permit and health care for unemployed by Auron
Hello, i got a question Would there be a problem with the residency permit and health care coverage for a EU citizen without an employment in iceland? Of course we're talking about someone who's looking for a job but doesn't have it ...
Auron, So if I have a web based business and enough cash is it feasible that I stay for a year without employment in Iceland? thank you Read More
San Diego to Iceland by SurfinSoCal
Hi, my name is John. I've never had a blog before so here it goes. I have been interested in Iceland for many years and would love to move my wife and I (no kids) there for a few years. I have a small business restoring old beach homes, and would ...
Hi John, I am also orginally from Southern California. I am in Ecuador where the surf is excellent and the water is warm. I am checking out my next destination and that's how I stumbled upon your post. Where did you end up? are you in Iceland? As ... Read More
What items do you most miss from the US? by hjschanke
Here's a hypothetical question for those of you who've been in Cuenca for a while. If someone were willing to bring you a full suitcase from the US, what would you have them fill it with? clothes? shoes? electronics? certain foods/spices?
Good towels, spices, disposable toilet seat covers for traveling, sunglasses, extra contact lenses Read More
Knives in Ecuador by Stephen and Ramona
Here in West Virginia its not uncommon to have a buck knife on your hip. Is this practice accepted in ecuador?
I haven't seen it but I haven't seen any deer either. Maybe outside the city. Read More
Children's risk in Ecuador
I live in Ecuador with my young family. I spoke to a few Ecuadorians about this and they said it's not a problem here. There are other safety issues though. I do not take taxis at night and you do have to be careful about streets and crazy drivers. ... Read More
Quito meetup. You're invited.
Hello quiteños, I recently moved to the city and would like to meet with other expats. If anyone is interested in meeting at the food court in the Mall de Bosque sometime this week please let me know. My evening schedule is flexible so we can ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Quito by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Quito Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hi I moved to the city. I'm going to start a new post about meetings and let's try this again. I'm still optimistic this can work. Read More
Presentation of new members in Quito
I moved to Ecuador in September from the United States. I currently live in Quito. I plan on staying one or two years. Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Quito by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Quito Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Should we try this again? How's next week? Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Quito by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Quito Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
I can't make it tomorrow. I can do next week. Should we keep it to Wednesdays? with flexible time and location? Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Quito by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Quito Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hi guys. We would have happily waited but really did not think anybody else was going to show. Also, it was past dinner for most of us and Cyrano's does not have a dinner menu. I live North of Quito so anywhere if going to be far but I can get an ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Quito by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Quito Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
We were there until 7pm. It was four (five counting my son) of us at a table. I don't know why Cyrano's would have told you that. Next time let's exchange phone numbers to avoid any confusion. Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Quito by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Quito Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
As far as I know it's still on. We will be there at 5 Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Quito by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Quito Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
I am bringing one maybe 2 more expats with me so I say go ahead with the plan. Read More
Did you lean Spanish prior to making the move? by ChowBella
Hi everyone, So, did you? Our move is still in it's infantile (zygote, more realistically) stage as my husband still has a couple of years left on his military contract. I'm curious as to how many of you took language lessons prior to your move ...
PS. If you take the class you can come home and share with your daughter- which is what I did with my son. Or check with your local JC- many have programs where Junior High and High School students can take classes or just audit. The fees are ... Read More
Did you lean Spanish prior to making the move? by ChowBella
Hi everyone, So, did you? Our move is still in it's infantile (zygote, more realistically) stage as my husband still has a couple of years left on his military contract. I'm curious as to how many of you took language lessons prior to your move ...
I took classes at the local community college. My pronunciation was awful until I got here (now it's just bad). I've been here one month and I can understand alot. Also I have found the ability to read the language invaluable. I would recommend ... Read More
Cuenca: getting there and living there by dickk
Single sixties guy leaving Kerrville, Texas for Cuenca Decemberish; three month scouting trip; find a First Year Apartment, etc. Then send for the dishes. May I ask a couple of questions? Getting There: Anyone have any intel on preferred US ...
I flew LAN and had a great experience. My husband flew American and it was so-so. LAN allowed 2 checked bags, a carry-on and a personal bag. They saw I was flying alone with a child and checked all the bags for me plus my carseat. I would love that ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Quito by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Quito Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Wednesdays, 5pm and in the North all work for me. How's October 9th? Quicentro? Read More
Looking for general info on moving to Ecuador by arrowsmith2020
Hello and thank you for reading this. My wife and I are very interested in moving abroad. We have two children, 4yo and 1yo daughters, and although we have never lived abroad, feel the experience would enrich our lives as well as those of our ...
I just moved to Quito two weeks ago. My son started kindergarten and is very happy with it, as am I. It is a private school with only 7 kids in his class so he is comfortable even though his Spanish is limited. I haven't had to much luck in the way ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador by Ron Voorheis
We, Ron, myself, & my wife Susan Voorheis are planning to move to Ecuador in the near future. We would very much like to be in contact with any & all recent US expats that have made that move to Ecuador. We have many questions about such a move. ...
My son and I got a 180 day tourist Visa. I plan on applying for residency after we arrive. We leave tomorrow. Viva Ecuador! Read More
greeting
Hello, What area are you moving to? I live in Southern California. The quality of public schools vary from ditrict to district and even within districts. It is the same with private schools. For public schools you can look at API (Academic ... Read More
Maximum stay in the USA
Rob, I don't know if owning a house helps with Visas but years ago I worked in lending. We worked with several different banks and only a few had programs for people here on a Visa. I do not remember which Visas made the cut. Things may have changed ... Read More
children relocating by jhol0306
We are finally considering moving to Ecuador. My husband is from Ecuador and visit every other year, we have property in Cuenca as well as many family members. I have taught ESL classes in New York and would like to continue teaching; though my ...
Stephanie, I am moving to Ecuador with my son. At 5 years old, he is younger than your children though. I have been in contact with a family from SoCal with 2 sons ages 12 and 17. They have lived in Ecuador for 2 years and after some initial ... Read More
The Cost and care of and infant?
Hi What did you find? I'm moving in September with my son. I don't need full time care but was wondering about an occasional weekend or just help once in a while. Read More
Moving to Ecuador by Ron Voorheis
We, Ron, myself, & my wife Susan Voorheis are planning to move to Ecuador in the near future. We would very much like to be in contact with any & all recent US expats that have made that move to Ecuador. We have many questions about such a move. ...
Hi, What area are you moving to? I am moving in September to Quito. Originally from Southern California. I will be looking for other expats to hang out with and share tips/experiences. Read More
health care plans
What did you end up doing? I have been trying to get quotes without any luck. I am moving to Quito in September. Thank you Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Quito by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Quito Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
I would attend. I won't be there until September. If somebody gets it started I could join then. Read More
Indians living in California by AY
Are there sizable population of people from India r there Indian associations let me know.thanx AY
I don't know stats but there is a sizable Indian population in the Cerritos/Artesia area including an area called Little India, which has traditional Indian markets, restaurants and clothing stores. I'm not sure about San Fran area. Read More
Where is the best place to live in SoCal? by AnnaMagdalena
Hi, We are relocating to California from Dublin, Ireland. We have two small kids age 3 and 1. My husband will be working from home and I will start looking for a job once we are settled in. So now to my question, where is the best place to live? ...
Hi, I don't know if you've already moved but there are some nice areas around Manhattan Beach that are still expensive, but not as expensive. You could look at El Segundo, Hermosa Beach or Redondo Beach. All have good school districts and are safe. ... Read More
Quito with child/ren
I am moving to Quito and would like information about kindergarten and activities for my 5 year old son. In So. Cal he plays tennis and swims so I would like to continue the same or similar activities. Also, any insight to the different ... Read More