Originally Posted by Ceapedro

My partner and I came to Ecuador in February 08. We rented an apartment here for two months ($360 per month furnished, internet, cleaner) and kept the apartment while we travelled to Cotacachi, Otavalo, Quito and a quick trip to the coast. We bought our apartment in Cuenca and are so happy we did.
After returning home (Australia) and selling up and finishing off other business deals we have returned to Cuenca and our apartment. We left in September so I suppose we have been here almost two months. We are still in love with the place and received such a warm welcome from our new found friends.
The weather is very mild and comfortable. Although I do miss the warmth but thats ok we just go to the coast for a few days to soak up the sun. We just returned tonight and did not even spend a fortune to go there and back.
The restaurants are great and the food delicious. 1 dozen roses in the supermarket $2.25 - cheaper at the markets, 6 pack of beer $2.20, avocados 3 for a $1 and more.
We can go to a great restaurant for lunch and have the Menu of the Day for anywhere from $2 - $3.50. Juice, soup, main, salad and a desert. The other day we had a vegetarian meal Juice, soup and main for $2.25 each. Unbelievable.
Anyway if any one wants to write to us feel free.

Come to Ecuador and live like a King. I am so glad we found this wonderful country. Of course speaking Spanish is an advantage............
but you can get buy as many speak English and there are quite a few expats here if you want to get together with them.

Ok just contact us if you want to know more.

Ciao Ciao
Dixie

Originally Posted by Drrsbald

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I am planning on relocating to Cuenca, Ecuador in 2013..........By all opinions, I need to dome down for a "fact hunting vacation" to see, visit and check out Curenca. Can you provide me with someone or a company that "specializes" in visiting the city in accordance with relocating there? I'd appreciate any info you
could give.

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I look forward to hearing from you ASAP.

Thanks again.

Originally Posted by Ceapedro

My partner and I came to Ecuador in February 08. We rented an apartment here for two months ($360 per month furnished, internet, cleaner) and kept the apartment while we travelled to Cotacachi, Otavalo, Quito and a quick trip to the coast. We bought our apartment in Cuenca and are so happy we did.
After returning home (Australia) and selling up and finishing off other business deals we have returned to Cuenca and our apartment. We left in September so I suppose we have been here almost two months. We are still in love with the place and received such a warm welcome from our new found friends.
The weather is very mild and comfortable. Although I do miss the warmth but thats ok we just go to the coast for a few days to soak up the sun. We just returned tonight and did not even spend a fortune to go there and back.
The restaurants are great and the food delicious. 1 dozen roses in the supermarket $2.25 - cheaper at the markets, 6 pack of beer $2.20, avocados 3 for a $1 and more.
We can go to a great restaurant for lunch and have the Menu of the Day for anywhere from $2 - $3.50. Juice, soup, main, salad and a desert. The other day we had a vegetarian meal Juice, soup and main for $2.25 each. Unbelievable.
Anyway if any one wants to write to us feel free.

Come to Ecuador and live like a King. I am so glad we found this wonderful country. Of course speaking Spanish is an advantage............
but you can get buy as many speak English and there are quite a few expats here if you want to get together with them.

Ok just contact us if you want to know more.

Ciao Ciao
Dixie

Originally Posted by dloseff

Hello Again retired_poppi,

We have recently arrived in Cuenca, for what will be a 1 year stay, and have just rented an unfurnished apartment. So we are looking to buy some used items, including the following:
- Refrigerator
- Stove/oven
- Small sofa
- 2 comfortable chairs
- Single size matress
- 6 sets of Plates, glasses, silverware, etc.
- Blender
- Pots and pans, cooking utensils
- A small table for 4
- Blankets
- Hangers

I know we can puchase all of this stuff new, but I thought I'd try to check to see if we can get them used first. If you, or anyone you know has any of these items, and is looking to unload them, please let me know.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by Ceapedro

My partner and I came to Ecuador in February 08. We rented an apartment here for two months ($360 per month furnished, internet, cleaner) and kept the apartment while we travelled to Cotacachi, Otavalo, Quito and a quick trip to the coast. We bought our apartment in Cuenca and are so happy we did.
After returning home (Australia) and selling up and finishing off other business deals we have returned to Cuenca and our apartment. We left in September so I suppose we have been here almost two months. We are still in love with the place and received such a warm welcome from our new found friends.
The weather is very mild and comfortable. Although I do miss the warmth but thats ok we just go to the coast for a few days to soak up the sun. We just returned tonight and did not even spend a fortune to go there and back.
The restaurants are great and the food delicious. 1 dozen roses in the supermarket $2.25 - cheaper at the markets, 6 pack of beer $2.20, avocados 3 for a $1 and more.
We can go to a great restaurant for lunch and have the Menu of the Day for anywhere from $2 - $3.50. Juice, soup, main, salad and a desert. The other day we had a vegetarian meal Juice, soup and main for $2.25 each. Unbelievable.
Anyway if any one wants to write to us feel free.

Come to Ecuador and live like a King. I am so glad we found this wonderful country. Of course speaking Spanish is an advantage............
but you can get buy as many speak English and there are quite a few expats here if you want to get together with them.

Ok just contact us if you want to know more.

Ciao Ciao
Dixie

Originally Posted by pomikev

Sounds great, I've been thinking of a move to south america for a few years now, I am originally from UK, been living in OZ for 20 years and quite frankly I'm over it. What are you doing about work or income there ?

Originally Posted by TopCat3

Hi everyone
That's an interesting comment Pomikev. What is it about Australia that has us Brits "over it" after so many years (15-20, less for some). Why are you over Australia?

Originally Posted by pomikev

Hmmm good question, why am I over it ?

Well, where to start...........

The food, flaming heck I'd die for a proper sausage, and some real fish and chips, A cornish pasty would be wonderful, haven't had a cherryaid for 30 years lol.

The TV - words fail me - they seem to be aiming at a target audience of retarded 10 year olds.

Culture - almost forgotten what that word means living in oz.

The bloody paranoid isolation thing the aussies have going, everything in australia has to be constantly referred to as "the best (fill in the blank) in the world"

Sport - neanderthal thugs and ego wanks by the dozen.

Police - un-bribable and up themselves - push bike helmets and anti drug (consciousness) laws.

Cost of housing - just insanity

The alcohol culture - violent insensitive morons.

work - thin on the ground and pretty poorly paid especially if you take the cost of living into consideration.

Comedy - 3rd rate political satire only. smug unfunny bores.

I could go on but that gives you the idea lol.