Bites the dust.
I've been on this forum for some time. I got a lot of helpful information here, and made some good friends.
But, alas, the time has come for me to check out.
Back Ground:
I made an exploratory trip back in 2012. I liked the city of Cuenca, and purchased a condo while still under construction. It turned out to be a beautiful building. I moved down in 2013.
After spending 2 1/2 years here, I came to the conclusion, this just wasn't a good fit for me. I came to a Spanish speaking country with absolutely no skill in speaking, or understanding it. My bad. I became frustrated with the bureaucracy. Really.... 4 days to register a motorcycle? And the major bank I hooked up with? They don't even have an option for English on their website, with all the English speaking clients they have?
So, in the end, I have no one to blame but myself. Poor decision? I really don't think so. I met some very wonderful folks that live here, and I'm sure life long friends. I didn't make the move for financial reasons, but the lifestyle I am accustomed to, I found it no cheaper to live here.
So, I sold my condo after only 3 showings. I look at it as a great learning experience, and even with the soft real estate market, I made more than enough in profit to pay for my 2 1/2 year experience, and put some money in the bank. I have no regrets.
I leave for Playas today, where I may very well buy a condo on the ocean... as a Winter residence. Being from Minnesota, I'll be just another Snow Bird, probably 4 to 5 months out of the year.
Great to have been a participant of this forum. I will continue to visit, and will post of my experiences in Playas.
Be Well, All
ZenSpike