James
@James-Esq
Canadian looking for information about Ecuador
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Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
FYI, these have been freely available in Canada at most pharmacies for the last 18 months. I have a package, and actually used one once. On another aspect of this, hardly anyone is masking up here anymore in the town where I live. I still continue ... Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
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Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Great synopsis, short to the point and hits all the keynotes. Well done, Mr Paul! Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Interesting to revist this discussion of last year, and how opinions have changed officially, now that members of US congress have adopted the lab leak concept (notice I didn't call it a theory). Read More
Restaurant Food in Ecuador: The Strange and the Wonderful by cccmedia
This thread is inspired by an article running in New York Magazine's 'Grub Street' section (nymag.com) that tells how celebrity journalist Ronan Farrow can't get a side dish of lox. Restaurant waiters get confused if the brined ...
Interesting post cccmedia, for me at least, because I make myself smoked salmon on a bagel with cream cheese at least once or twice a week and I learned something from your post, namely that lox is not smoked (always assumed lox was brined and ... Read More
is Western Union the only best option for transfers to and fro? by maxocean
Hello, I am trying to make transfers to and fro USA and EC, but Western Union charges 8-20 dollars per transfer from USA to Ecuador. I looked into Paysera, they say Ecuador is in their support list, yet the customer service rep says it won't ...
Can't help you there, I'm not a US citizen, so don't follow the US tax regs on BTC Read More
is Western Union the only best option for transfers to and fro? by maxocean
Hello, I am trying to make transfers to and fro USA and EC, but Western Union charges 8-20 dollars per transfer from USA to Ecuador. I looked into Paysera, they say Ecuador is in their support list, yet the customer service rep says it won't ...
The price at the moment to sell BTC on that website is floating around $52,000. You can ignore the capital gains aspect, unless you are holding and selling. The information I gave is more suited to someone familiar with BTC. As someone who does a ... Read More
is Western Union the only best option for transfers to and fro? by maxocean
Hello, I am trying to make transfers to and fro USA and EC, but Western Union charges 8-20 dollars per transfer from USA to Ecuador. I looked into Paysera, they say Ecuador is in their support list, yet the customer service rep says it won't ...
Unless the WU franchise in Ecuador receives in USD and also pays out in USD, (which I do not know) you are also paying the currency exchange. When you add up the total shrinkage, its usually about 7% depending on the size of transfer. If you have ... Read More
The enormous increase in deaths in 2020 by lebowski888
During the first eleven months of the year, 104,887 people have died in Ecuador (until last Thursday Nov.26) according to data from the Civil Registry. That is, 38,423 more deaths than in 2019. 40,669 more deaths than in 2018. (Roughy 57% higher ...
(Ouch) Sorry to hear that. It's a very important story you just wrote. Things are not as they seem, not as they are painted to be. Hopefully you can obtain a few N95 masks somewhere, somehow. *** Read More
The enormous increase in deaths in 2020 by lebowski888
During the first eleven months of the year, 104,887 people have died in Ecuador (until last Thursday Nov.26) according to data from the Civil Registry. That is, 38,423 more deaths than in 2019. 40,669 more deaths than in 2018. (Roughy 57% higher ...
Seems on a par with many countries, given your population of 18 million. Do you think so? Yesterday, I was chatting with a tech guy in Israel, related to some hardware products, and the subject of the pandemic came up. He said they have 8,000 new ... Read More
Best way for a foreigner to travel? by bkiser
Hello, everyone. I am visiting in December for a couple of weeks. Would like to travel along the coast, from Posorja up to Crucita, maybe even farther north if I have time. What would be the best way to get around?
Would that be for a day, as in 8 to 10 hrs? Seems like a fair deal. I hired a driver with car on the same basis in Costa Rica, but by the month. It was safer plus helped me with Spanish. It was a good security feature as well. Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Very good expression that. I looked up the origin of bloviate and according to Webster's may come from 1800's Ohio slang that combined 'blow', as in wind, with the suffix 'ate'. Popular usage of the word is linked with ... Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Interesting how different one country is from the other with respect to Covid, not only in South America but seemingly all over the globe. I was just on a skype call with a colleague in Uruguay, and for example they have just a handful of cases, and ... Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Some headlines from today's news: "Brazil and Mexico report record surge as Latin America reels..." "Chile digs thousands of graves..." "Mexico at 'peak moment' of coronavirus crisis after biggest daily rise ... Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
I read a report based on a security camera video of a man getting on bus in Wuhan, who sat at the back of the bus, and then got off the bus some 30 min later. The infected man had no contact with others, yet some number on the bus were infected by ... Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
What is germane to coronavirus, is germane to Ecuador, you should let this conversation flow. Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Thanks robal for the explanation. On another front, a few days ago there was a report citing a study in Britain I think it was, that compared the effects of the illness on identical verses fraternal twins in an effort to learn how genetics matter to ... Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Hi robal, I have a question. About 2 months ago I saw something in print on the apparent difference in blood type, as to the different way the virus 'seemed' to affect people I think it mentioned type O+ verses A, but can't recall ... Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Nice graph on Latin America https://apnews.com/2ebc74ac301d5cf866e562850dd448c5 Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Rather funny. FOX news covered the same story tonight, from the same point of view exactly, as the long post that was deleted yesterday. They covered the same points. Nice to be ahead of FOX, if only by a day. Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
If you an American, that time is now. Now you are Italy for a moment, only far worse. Its estimated (source CNN) that there are likely somewhere between one million and two million people infected just in NYC on today's date. Watch the Dr on Don ... Read More
G'day. by Prax1s
Drought affected farmer in northern nsw, looking at selling up and moving family. Looking for information on purchasing farm Locations General chit chat.
It looks like NSW has a few hundred wild fires burning. Those 4,000 people trapped on a beach with local towns burning really made the news here, along with Koala bears dying enmass. This is getting serious alright. Little wonder you are looking to ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Ecuador is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
Adding this link for better understanding: https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-04-01/volkswagen-filling-abandoned-stadiums-and-swaths-desert-repurchased-diesel-cars Read More
Your best business development ideas in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Ecuador is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
If there existed a phd award for being a hard core entrepreneur, I would apply for a half dozen, at least. Which might explain why I didn't answer in this thread, but did read with interest, and sometimes laughter. Dusters? cccmeadia, sometimes ... Read More
Property prices in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Ecuador 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? What is ...
Your comment interests me. The phrase 'due diligence' especially. As a builder/developer I wouldn't know how to get that done in Latin America to my satisfaction, meaning such that I could sleep at night. Having built expensive homes in ... Read More
Why we decided not to move to Ecuador after two trips there by gardener1
Thinking to immigrate, We spent a month in Ecuador in Nov. 2012 - Quito/Cuenca/Manta and other points in between. We spent a month in Ecuador in Jan. 2017 Guayaquil/Cuenca/Montanita and other points in between. We are not moving to Ecuador. The ...
Tisk, CC, where the heck were you walking alone in San Jose at midnight!? (don't answer that). I've only lived in four countries outside of Canada, so it's a tiny sample, but San Jose was definitely the most dangerous place of the lot, ... Read More
Met Columbian woman by spacer987
On July 4th, I flew from LAX to Quito. It is my first time in South America. Since Spanish is my 2nd Language, I used a language exchange website to meet women who wanted to learn English so I could practice my Spanish. On July 6th, I met a 30 ...
Seems you're inexperienced with working girls. Pay-for-play can get you into dangerous situations. Just be aware and keep in mind at all times that you are not Romeo, and she is not Juliet! Read More
Bugs in Cuenca by MikeGB
Sometime ago and before I came to live in Cuenca, I had read various logs stating that Cuenca seemed to have very few bugs. I guess these comments are relative to where you are from. But I can assure you there are bugs in Cuenca. I have lived in ...
I was going to ask 'why not screens' but since i'm not living in Ecuador decided against it. Were it me, i'd go to the local supplier, get some screen, cut it to suit, and if necessary duct tape them on. Speaking of bugs, when ... Read More
Oil Crisis in Ecuador by crowdpub
FYI: For those watching oil markets, we see the price of 30 USD thrown around as the price in world markets. However, Ecuador produces what is called lower quality oil. This lower quality actually fetches a lower price on the market and thus ...
should that be 'more' reluctant? Read More
U.S. citizen dies during Ayahuasca ceremony in Ecuador by crowdpub
Ayahuasca tours have become a money maker in the tourism in Ecuador. Leslie Allison from Texas who is a member of many expat groups on facebook died January 14 while participating in an Ayahuasca ceremony. She was with a group of 32 participants. ...
Not knowing anything about the compound, i did a quick search. This article is quite informative. http://www.mensjournal.com/magazine/the-dark-side-of-ayahuasca-20130215 Read More
how to make google.com default search engine in Ecuador?
https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/179386?hl=en Search on Google.com instead of your local Google domain If you’re searching on a local Google domain like google.fr, but prefer to search on google.com instead, follow these ... Read More
Strafor Analysis for Ecuador
A teaser exec-sum from Stratfor. You could pretty well search-and-replace the word 'Ecuador' with the word 'Canada', and republish the article. A headline from an article posted on Zerohedge yesterday reads: " The Global ... Read More
Ecuador: State of Emergency Declared because of presence of El Niño by crowdpub
eltelegrafo.com.ec reported that a state of emergency has been declared declared today in 17 provinces of the country because of the presence of El Niño. President Correa issued the emergency decree to last last 60 days. According to ...
I've been following this thread out of curiosity as I imagine many others are. It doesn't match common sense to go to the Galapagos Islands and put yourself in harm's way when the forecast is this ominous, regardless of the ticket ... Read More
Crime Rate in Ecuador by DXBDINO28
I am considering moving to Ecuador but after reading this article https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=13476 I am bit scared . How true is the article? Can Expats please tell me is it safe for family life? Thanks
So Vega325 may I ask why you are returning to the US? And what is it you like about Ecuador, if anything? And why did you go to Ecuador in the first place? Was the reality of Ecuador that much different than your expectations? Just some questions ... Read More
Ecuador beachfront property S.A. by Rafi46
Does anyone here know of this company or have any dealings with them The name of the owners are Tom and Lynn Saunders
Update on that; the network cancelled the show today, less than 24hrs after the first episode ran.. Read More
Ecuador beachfront property S.A. by Rafi46
Does anyone here know of this company or have any dealings with them The name of the owners are Tom and Lynn Saunders
I heard he might take a crack at it.Just needs better PR people, new videos, do all his photo ops sitting down.This story continues to have legs. I refrained from reply earlier because what the heck is the mayor of Toronto doing in this thread ... Read More
Ecuador beachfront property S.A. by Rafi46
Does anyone here know of this company or have any dealings with them The name of the owners are Tom and Lynn Saunders
hehe.. I dunno, how do ya think he'd look in lipstick? Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Cloud forests are forests with lots of fog. The plants in such areas adapt to getting much of their water right out of the air. Usually, cloud forests are in very mountainous areas, and have temprate to subtropical temperatures. They tend to have ... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
On the Homesteader Macho-Meter, scale from one to ten, one being a kid building a tree house and ten being Norm Abram on steroids, I give you a solid ELEVEN. Dude, you are seriously badass. JohnI'll second that motion. Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Sue, i'm going to borrow a line from Casablanca. He's just like any other man, only more so. Read More
Starting to Reconsider Ecuador- Need Advice Bad! by virtualgrace
My mother and I are considering selling our homes in America and moving to Ecuador. All our initial research seemed to suggest that we could purchase a good home on, or around, the beach for around $50-$75,000. Now we are seeing houses far central ...
It's in the Canadian nature to study US politics. When you are a mouse living next to an elephant, you want to watch his every step. :) Palin reminds me so much of people i have known in life. The fact that she can be just a regular jackass ... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Nice form work (OMG), so are they putting rocks in with cement? Read More
Investor visa ( Property vs Bank CD) by ODAN
Hello everyone on forum.... Please comment on the topic about Investor visa regarding Property Vs Bank CD($25,000)..... Whch option is more better and good less risky and time saving too.. Please experts give your good openion.. regards
Or if I can paraphrase this obscurity-- Pass the loss on to the next Greater Fool. There, fixed it for ya.Ahh..no. That's not the meaning of the sentence. I'll be more clear. When a developer buys land, and then builds it out, the 'profit' is ... Read More
Starting to Reconsider Ecuador- Need Advice Bad! by virtualgrace
My mother and I are considering selling our homes in America and moving to Ecuador. All our initial research seemed to suggest that we could purchase a good home on, or around, the beach for around $50-$75,000. Now we are seeing houses far central ...
Extreme divergence in POV, eccentricity = 1. You automatically qualify as an expert on this point. Do you know Sara Palin? I have lived in the bush...lol. There's nothing like it. James Read More
Investor visa ( Property vs Bank CD) by ODAN
Hello everyone on forum.... Please comment on the topic about Investor visa regarding Property Vs Bank CD($25,000)..... Whch option is more better and good less risky and time saving too.. Please experts give your good openion.. regards
That's my thinking as well James. Land is low maintenance, and if you can find a good quality piece of land with a decent size there is so many options. Can farm it, grow livestock, subdivide it, build small rental cabinas, etc., or you could just ... Read More
Investor visa ( Property vs Bank CD) by ODAN
Hello everyone on forum.... Please comment on the topic about Investor visa regarding Property Vs Bank CD($25,000)..... Whch option is more better and good less risky and time saving too.. Please experts give your good openion.. regards
Simple answer: land is a store of value with with negligible counter-party risk. (ignoring acts of God, government expropriation etc). The counter-party risk to fiat currency doubly rests with the bank and the US dollar both, because your store of ... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Pineapples versus hand grenades.. ;)Ever heard of Abu Sayyaf?No, but if I google him, will I be on the NSA watch list? lol Read More
Property Valuation methodology for investors' visa by expat42451
Hello to all and many thanks for the excellent information here. I did a search before starting this thread and didnt find anything so hopefully someone can shed some light....... I am currently in Tena and have been here for almost 5 months on a ...
Thanks Maria, that's a valuable bit of info. 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 ...
Hey, I got that joke! I must be Canadian. :) I think every human carries a load of prejudices around in their mind, some fostered by genes. One of my experiences on knowing i threw some off, came after a business meeting in the Caribbean. Someone ... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Sure, bring your tools, and/or drawings, and pull up a chair. Armchair construction is so much fun! That said, I may never again take another indoors shower in Latin America... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
hehe.. how many architects have you met that have actually framed a house..even just one house. I'll stick with engineers. I actually know one, but he was 'only' a designer, a good man, knew his stuff. As we grow up in that trade, we learn ... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
You saw that too...i wasn't sure, but it did look like angle iron. but I'd feel better if I knew they were keyed into the slab.I was thinking the same. For a moment i was imaging an 8" slab with the posts anchored into it, perhaps on a site near the ... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Yes, I was thinking the same. And in the cloud forest, I have to imagine it rains everyday, buckets. Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Ya, I was guessing 5K could build a small mansion, especially if I arrived with my framing gear, chain saw, tools, and a case of scotch.. second thought, two cases. Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Very interesting video, thanks. I was especially interested in their framing design. Looks like post and beam (obviously), so there's no need for window or door headers, jack studs, criples,etc. Seems 99% likely they use a chain saw for the posts ... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
There it is, publicly and in writing! I'll have the drywall delivered ASAP. When can you start? :thanks: Johnhahaha...fooled ya, I got all the drywall tools too. My taping is good, but I am slow. And, being a carpenter, my board goes on ... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Excellent. Electrical is the only thing i don't do (I just call one of my cousins, many are electricians). Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
I feel your pain! LOL Navigating through the personalities that make up 'the trades' requires a Phd in the subject to be even half-right, half the time, with your choice of contractor. Managing trades is a learned skill. If you are not respected, ... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Question on soil: from what I am reading land slides are common. makes sense with the abundant rainfall plus the earthquake zone. What is the ground composition like where you are building? A point on the trees. Sounds like you are very ... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Gotcha, you are remote and on an incline. Well, if the SHTF here, save me a lot there... lol Seems there are a couple of good carpenters here, so we can probably help out with any tricks of the trade you may not (or may)know. Back in the day, they ... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Interesting thread. I think you mentioned the trees are hardwood, correct? What species? what size? (inches at the butt). Assume you won't be using hardwood for structural elements, correct? You mention planing on site - are you not going to saw ... Read More
Plants, Animals, Gardening, etc... by jessekimmerling
Seems to me we need a thread for all things flora and fauna, a place to tell stories, post photos, and ask questions about both Ecuadorian wildlife and gardening. I'll start off with one plant and one animal. First, a pepper I discovered in the ...
Great idea on the flora/fauna thread Jesse. I have big garden now and look forward to any info on the topic of what to expect gardening in Ecuador. I think it would be nice to grow my own coffee beans, and use the wood to roast chicken on a spit. I ... Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
'Serviceable' appropriate word; now there's a man who knows something about scotch. Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Having built a lot of custom homes, i can offer that simple is better. For me its about aesthetics. And that means the setting. the vision, as it were, needs to begin with the site, in essence the site determines the design. Local materials are what ... Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
I'm glad to find this out, adding to entertainment budget. Perhaps a private label scotch brand, made in Scotland, and shipped into the country as paint remover, in barrels. As a note of interest, Joe Kennedy made his money in scotch, tying up ... Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
Who but the Irishmen here would eventually start a conversation about who can drink the most, on a forum to do with Ecuadorian culture. Comical. I wonder if Ecuador immigration has a points system. Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Two coats of tar, say $100 each, and a layer of heavy mill poly under the pour. Radiant heat/cooling? easy. Read More
Placer mining in Ecuador? by James-Esq
This is probably an odd-ball question, but does any one here have any experience with placer mining in Ecuador? You might be a geologist, mining eng, etc. Knowing a bit about the industry in Canada ( i did have some leases once), i was just ...
I'll PM you. Cheers! James Read More
Placer mining in Ecuador? by James-Esq
This is probably an odd-ball question, but does any one here have any experience with placer mining in Ecuador? You might be a geologist, mining eng, etc. Knowing a bit about the industry in Canada ( i did have some leases once), i was just ...
I think you might be talking about some other person on the website, probably I have you the wrong URL, the previous linked url had a period that the end, which fouled it. So go ... Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
LOL..i think after ten drinks, we would be out in the back yard trying to build something, after first drawing on a napkin of course, or a shingle.You guys are in over your heads. Did you see Neil mention he's Irish? An Irishman is never drunk, as ... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Gotcha. I lived in the Caribbean also, island to island, your building-mileage may vary. Especially after a hurricane. I'm thinking of building something in Ecuador myself, mainly for the adventure, and satisfaction of being like Frank Sinatra in ... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Ya, I figured as much on the micro-climates. Seems like there's room for improvement generally, design etc.. Roofs are an important in the environmental regard. Tiles would be the way to go i suppose. Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
It's actually not that expensive to ship a container load of building materials, and you can build a pretty big mansion with a container load. I built a (big) barn once in Ontario, and shipped pretty much everything from the West Coast, (except the ... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
What's a typical roof pitch in Ecuador, or is there such a thing.. Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
I'm looking it over. http://studiorma.com/Off-Grid-Sites.html " This home is designed for off-grid living, and provides its own drinking water. " hehe..we used to call it a well. What are the per s.f. costs, roughly? (Looks expensive) Will you ... Read More
Building supplies and stuff by jessekimmerling
I'm soon to start a construction project in a remote area 2 hours NW of Ibarra. I'm going to be building some simple cabins in the mountains. Anyone have any tips on the best places to buy building materials in Northern Ecuador? Any shops that sell ...
Great post. Question, what are you paying for blocks, & what are the dimensions, and how much per block to get them laid? Also, on the concrete, is there one big company like say Lafarge? or are there smaller companies that deliver ... Read More
Ecuador beachfront property S.A. by Rafi46
Does anyone here know of this company or have any dealings with them The name of the owners are Tom and Lynn Saunders
As an ex-builder/developer (many years in the biz), there is a way to satisfy both parties by putting the deposit in trust with 'your' lawyer (not the developer's), and then usually, depending on developer's credit-worthiness, this will assist the ... Read More
Questions About Living At the Ocean -Bahia de Caraquez by wanderingbears
Who wants to find out about Bahia de Caraquez? A small town on the Ocean here in Ecuador. North Central Coast. Calm relaxing town with everything you need to live and enjoy your life! Anyone want to know more?
Do tell... i think you just made my day. Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
It depends on who calls the police. Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
LOL..i think after ten drinks, we would be out in the back yard trying to build something, after first drawing on a napkin of course, or a shingle. Read More
attention expats in Canoa by tlc
Please let us hear from any expats in the Canoa area---we would really love to chat with you...we are preparing to move from USA very soon & would appreciate some counsel-advice-knowledge-etc on various topics...Thanks !
Hi tlc, and worleyld, just want to express my appreciation for taking the time to write these briefs; great to read; nice detail, very helpful. Thanks! James PS on Canoa secrecy: mums the word :) Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
Hey Neil, i think one day we are going to be good friends. It's only an intuition. I look forward to that. I will try to own up to the concept. Cheers! James Read More
Placer mining in Ecuador?
This is probably an odd-ball question, but does any one here have any experience with placer mining in Ecuador? You might be a geologist, mining eng, etc. Knowing a bit about the industry in Canada ( i did have some leases once), i was just ... Read More
finding a real estate agent in Cuenca to check out rental properties by welacando
How can I go about finding a real estate agent in Cuenca to check out rental properties? Is it possible to get a(not too expensive)personal guide while in Cuenca?
I'm going to chime in here, with the caveat that I have never been to Ecuador, but i have been researching it intensively. Go to youtube and search 'Cuenca property'. You will find hrs of interesting material to watch. Enjoy. All the best, James Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
Hehe... I knew that going in, and set you up! :) I'll look forward to having that beer. Second one's on me! Read More
Leaving Puerto Lopez by Maella Mar
Hi all, i am sadly leaving Lopez, I've spent the last 6 months here and it been a great experience, being volunteering, teaching English and from time to time working for a travel agency as translator. Meet really nice people both local and ...
Now I understand why you don't want to leave Puerto Lopez... look at this place! hosterialamesondelquijote.com/en/hospedajes/ Read More
Leaving Puerto Lopez by Maella Mar
Hi all, i am sadly leaving Lopez, I've spent the last 6 months here and it been a great experience, being volunteering, teaching English and from time to time working for a travel agency as translator. Meet really nice people both local and ...
No way.... lol. encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSh6rBjhmgVo92laEp9KVQLMD_LNKrsOv4gy6U1tk67wr26i_b13w Read More
Leaving Puerto Lopez by Maella Mar
Hi all, i am sadly leaving Lopez, I've spent the last 6 months here and it been a great experience, being volunteering, teaching English and from time to time working for a travel agency as translator. Meet really nice people both local and ...
i just did a Google search on Puerto Lopez, and clicked 'images'.. wow. I think i found my next home. I just hung a 'sold sign' on my dream location. Thanks Maella, James Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
Can you prove that? I have one beer on the bet that says you cannot. :) Read More
Leaving Puerto Lopez by Maella Mar
Hi all, i am sadly leaving Lopez, I've spent the last 6 months here and it been a great experience, being volunteering, teaching English and from time to time working for a travel agency as translator. Meet really nice people both local and ...
Interesting article on Puerto Lopez. It reminds me a bit of Tamarindo, CR (but without the surfing) volunteeringecuador.info/travel/puerto-lopez-silvie-wallington.html Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
For some reason I thought this story fits into this conversation. http://www.wzzm13.com/news/article/268289/280/Enraged-drivers-shoot-kill-each-other Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
Now that's interesting, because i have always attributed that quote to Mark Twain. Your points put the issue in better perspective. I'd like to know how these people were murdered, and i'd rather not hear it was by home invasion. Yep, I think ... Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
Hi j600rr. I would personally worry more about a car crash, being T-Boned at an intersection, run over on a side walk or crossing the street. Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
I meant to mention that a Gizzly bear can out run a horse. And they will kill for pleasure. Oh, and never go in the bush with a female who is menstruating...that's another no-no. James Read More
Attack in Cuenca by Halcwhitley
September 13, 1:30 PM a few blocks from Parque Calderon, two gringo friends of mine were both attacked from the rear as they walked on the sidewalk. The husband was knocked to the ground while the two young local teenagers/early twenties stole the ...
Great post TWS. Once upon a time i used to shoot animals, bear included. If you've ever skinned a bear, you'd realize better their muscle power. We are like a wet noodle standing next to them. And their speed? OMG, they can swat a salmon out of the ... Read More
Ecuadorian Drug Laws by roybo
Hi! Been trying to find information on what substances are controlled here in Ecuador without any success. Is there a list of controlled substances to find anywhere online? I wouldn't wanna break the law. The traditional San Pedro cactus for ...
Well I'm really glad to hear that Bob, because I drink water with my blended scotch. :) Read More
Leaving Puerto Lopez by Maella Mar
Hi all, i am sadly leaving Lopez, I've spent the last 6 months here and it been a great experience, being volunteering, teaching English and from time to time working for a travel agency as translator. Meet really nice people both local and ...
Hey, thanks for the quick answers. I'm going to take a closer look at Lopez. When i lived in Costa Rica, I used to jump a small plane to the Pacific coast, almost every weekend, just to get out of the big city. I was right at home with the dirt ... Read More
Leaving Puerto Lopez by Maella Mar
Hi all, i am sadly leaving Lopez, I've spent the last 6 months here and it been a great experience, being volunteering, teaching English and from time to time working for a travel agency as translator. Meet really nice people both local and ...
Hey Maella, for some crazy reason, I thought you were Spanish, (from Spain), i just checked your profile to confirm and see your a Scot! Wow. So how's your Spanish? Fluent? Is there surfing too? What's the humidity like? Can you elaborate on that a ... Read More