Hello, everyone! I have a few questions about Quito which are random but I didn't want to post a different topic for each one. TIA for anyone who can help me.
1. I have a Great Dane dog and would be bringing him with us. He's big, black, and altogether a wonderful deterrent for anyone who would want to mess with us. I'm not terrified of crime, I used to live in Chicago, but with my young girls with me I feel better having him with us wherever we go. (Plus he's family ) would he be accepted into stores/restaurants/taxis? He's generally well behaved and on the small side for a Dane. He's always trying to convince me that he's a tiny lap dog and surprisingly fits himself into small spaces pretty easily.
2. Are there sufficient options for kids activities? Specifically gymnastics (one child hoping to be a serious gymnast), dance, martial arts, and horseback riding. Any estimate for costs on these?
3. Bugs... How often do you see them in the city or country surrounding Quito? I know there are tarantulas there.... *shudder* I can deal if they are a rare occurrence. I can "damsel in distress" my way through a few encounters. If I wake up to one crawling on me... There's not enough therapy in the world. What are my chances of insanity due to monstrous multilegged crawling things which should all be thrown into a pit of fire? (Sorry for the dramatics)
4. What are the chances of finding reasonably priced, flat to somewhat hilly land of at least 10 hectares within 20 min of Quito?
5. Anyone have experience getting prescriptions for adult ADHD? It can be hard even in the States to find a doctor who doesn't believe that it's just a kid thing and everyone outgrows it. Are medications (adderall) for it available there? What about for anxiety? (Propranolol)
6. I've recently been reading about Loja as well and it seems interesting. Any direct experience with it? Are there activities for kids/interesting things to do?
Thanks again to anyone who can answer any of my questions.