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DrKaren

DrKaren

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American looking for information about Ecuador

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Lives in Quito, Pichincha

Registration: 01 December 2015

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DrKaren replied to a thread
9 years ago
gardener1

House Hunters International, Ecuador - on HGTV by gardener1

I like this show (guilty pleasure) There was just a new episode aired tonight about a couple moving to the Esmereldas. Their budget was $300. Interesting episode and some unusually down-to-earth ...

DrKaren

Hi We appreciate your sentiment!! Our visas were submitted on 11 February, and as soon as they are approved, we will be shipping our container! After looking extensively for property we have decided upon Gualaceo, Paute, Jadan areas but would ... Read More

DrKaren replied to a thread
9 years ago
Ewilson2016

Accommodation n getting around by Ewilson2016

I'm interested in meeting some expats while staying in Quito. Will be arriving tonight 2/13/16 and unsure of taxi travel n where to stay. Any suggestions?

DrKaren

:-) We would also suggest that you use the next 6 months wisely in your search for information. We will be posting information based on OUR up-to-date unique experience as we immigrate to Ecuador. Read More

DrKaren replied to a thread
9 years ago
Ewilson2016

Accommodation n getting around by Ewilson2016

I'm interested in meeting some expats while staying in Quito. Will be arriving tonight 2/13/16 and unsure of taxi travel n where to stay. Any suggestions?

DrKaren

Hello After doing MUCH research, we chose to use Joe Spotts moving company. His contact info is: C2C Moves - Containers to Cuenca Located on: Los Pinos 1-99 y Tres de Noviembre, Cuenca - Ecuador Ec: 098 944 9150 US: 760-678-5600 Skype: ... Read More

DrKaren replied to a thread
9 years ago
frugalpirate

United States Postal Service and Customs by frugalpirate

So I've read through the threads. With the extra fees they have on airlines, I thought it might be easier to send some of my clothes and things down through the mail. It's around 60 bucks for 20 pounds. I read the restrictions on the USPS site and ...

DrKaren

Kings clothes? With due respect, we just spent 2 weeks in Cuenca (and surrounding areas) and Quito shopping extensively and doing research about what to bring and what to leave behind when we make our move to Ecuador. And yes, we shopped for cloths ... Read More

DrKaren replied to a thread
9 years ago
Ewilson2016

Accommodation n getting around by Ewilson2016

I'm interested in meeting some expats while staying in Quito. Will be arriving tonight 2/13/16 and unsure of taxi travel n where to stay. Any suggestions?

DrKaren

Hello Birdmama While in Cuenca, we had a driver take us to several communities within 30 minutes of the city and looked at several property options. We actually found several in Gualaceo that we liked. We are back in Florida awaiting our ... Read More

DrKaren replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Ecuador by Christine

Hi, As an expat living in Ecuador, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Ecuador? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...

DrKaren

Thanks, nice to know. We are leaving behind a 500 gallon designer fish tank with all the pumps and filters. We gave the whole system (including exotic fish) to the neighbor (their kids) for Christmas. We have looked at fish tank options and ... Read More

DrKaren replied to a thread
9 years ago
Ewilson2016

Accommodation n getting around by Ewilson2016

I'm interested in meeting some expats while staying in Quito. Will be arriving tonight 2/13/16 and unsure of taxi travel n where to stay. Any suggestions?

DrKaren

Hello For the time being, we have put Nicaragua on hold. Based on where we were fortunate to buy, time is n our side and the value is going up by the day. We can afford to wait and focus on setting up household in Ecuador. The only question is ... Read More

DrKaren replied to a thread
9 years ago
Ewilson2016

Accommodation n getting around by Ewilson2016

I'm interested in meeting some expats while staying in Quito. Will be arriving tonight 2/13/16 and unsure of taxi travel n where to stay. Any suggestions?

DrKaren

hello Thanks for the reply. We are under no illusion that building a house will be easy or come without challenges! However, because Louis was a contractor, licensed plumber & electrician (in other countries) and also built custom furniture in ... Read More

DrKaren replied to a thread
9 years ago
Ewilson2016

Accommodation n getting around by Ewilson2016

I'm interested in meeting some expats while staying in Quito. Will be arriving tonight 2/13/16 and unsure of taxi travel n where to stay. Any suggestions?

DrKaren

Hello cccmedia, Thanks for your response. First of all, we have looked all over the world before deciding on a place to retire during the last three years. The reason we chose Ecuador is twofold: 1) we can both use our pensions (his SS, mine VA ... Read More

DrKaren replied to a thread
9 years ago
Ewilson2016

Accommodation n getting around by Ewilson2016

I'm interested in meeting some expats while staying in Quito. Will be arriving tonight 2/13/16 and unsure of taxi travel n where to stay. Any suggestions?

DrKaren

Hello Are you surviving the air pollution?? it was already difficult enough adjusting to the high altitude but the fumes from the cars and buses are enough to do me in! We are going to the center or the world tomorrow and also explore some ... Read More

DrKaren replied to a thread
9 years ago
Ewilson2016

Accommodation n getting around by Ewilson2016

I'm interested in meeting some expats while staying in Quito. Will be arriving tonight 2/13/16 and unsure of taxi travel n where to stay. Any suggestions?

DrKaren

GREAT. Hope we can meet up and share stories! Read More

DrKaren replied to a thread
9 years ago
Ewilson2016

Accommodation n getting around by Ewilson2016

I'm interested in meeting some expats while staying in Quito. Will be arriving tonight 2/13/16 and unsure of taxi travel n where to stay. Any suggestions?

DrKaren

Hi! We just arrived in Quito last night. We took the 9.5 hr bus trip from Cuenca (to see the countryside). We are staying in a quaint place called La Rosario Hostel tele 0059322584760 near Old Quito. It is charming, clean, and the price is ... Read More

DrKaren replied to a thread
9 years ago
johnplov

Proof of pension- certify by consulate or apostille? by johnplov

I'm working on gathering documents for a revista pension, and I've run across sites which say it has to be certified at an Ecuadorian consulate, and others that say it can be apostilled by th US State Department. The nearest Consulate is ...

DrKaren

The information that is being posted Is current as of 08 February, 2016. We arrived in Ecuador on 04 February in Cuenca. On 05 February, we met with Jodi Mansfield of VISA ANGELS (visaangels@gmail.com) to review our paperwork for the pensioner ... Read More

DrKaren replied to a thread
9 years ago
DrKaren

Moving from Fort Laud, FL to Ecuador in next few months by DrKaren

Hello Everyone I am a 57 yr old, medically retired Veteran (USAF) divorced woman who is planning the move to Ecuador after a long search of possibilities around the world! I am in the process of applying for the Pension VISA but am too young to ...

DrKaren

Hi! thanks for your reply. I am a FL licensed psychologist and must comply with the ethical guidelines posted by the DPR and APA. I am researching the "hoops" that I need to go through in Ecuador to practice "above board." I am ... Read More

DrKaren created a thread
9 years ago

Moving from Fort Laud, FL to Ecuador in next few months

Hello Everyone I am a 57 yr old, medically retired Veteran (USAF) divorced woman who is planning the move to Ecuador after a long search of possibilities around the world! I am in the process of applying for the Pension VISA but am too young to ... Read More