I arrived here in Ecuador more than 3 years ago. I love the life here so much that about a year ago I bought a condo on the beach in Atacames. I came here to work, however after my contract is finished I plan to stay here. I still have a home in Miami, Florida and I go back to visit when I can. I think that the national Ecuadorian motto: "Ama la Vida" is very appropriate. The weather here is perfect 365 days every year and the people are really sweet. I am originally from Chicago, so I fell in love with the climate here instantly..