New changes and procedures for Visiting at Quito womens Prison

New changes and procedures

11 Tuesday Feb 2014

I want to thank you for taking some time to read this. The prison has continued to implement more changes to the women’s prison in Quito. The first change that they are enforcing is that you cannot bring in anything to the prisoners on visit days. Visit days are still Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday. I do know that when I have given items such as tissue paper, toothpaste, diapers and toys, the women are genuinely grateful. I cannot judge the women there for any drug use or pregnancies that happen in that particular prison.
Anyone that is in the Quito area can still give basic necessity items such as toiletry items, feminine hygiene products, or food. They are putting a limit on the amount of items you can give per lady to ten. If you want to give items, then you need to go to the prison on Mondays or Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and drop it off with the guard there. You need to have a first and last name for the guard so he knows who to give it to. I give to three prisoners there, two are Americans and one is from the Philippines. They distribute donated things to other inmates there. Please email me at timjh25@yahoo.com for those or other names if you want to visit or give. Please read my first blog entry on how to visit prisoners in person. The link for that is http://quitowomensprison.wordpress.com/2014/01/
If you cannot make it to the prison and still want to help, I have started a gofundme site for them. Every penny donated will go to toiletries, food, toys, etc to the people that live inside that prison. Here is the link to donate: http://www.gofundme.com/Incaprisonwomen
I want to personally thank the two biggest English bookstores in the Plaza Foch area for their book donations to the women. The word that can best describe their reaction to the boxes of books is gratitude.
Comments by Journeyman Jack: I have met & personlly know the above writer Tim De. he is a fine fellow for taking the time to help out and visit at the Quito Womens Prison.

Intermediate Spanish Class at Casa Punta Bikini in San Clemente Ecuador

Intermediate Spanish Class

Posted on February 15, 2014 by gilpinfreak

Casa Punta Bikini in San Clemente Ecuador hosted an intermediate Spanish class this week.  There were 10 people in attendance.
It was most definitely a challenging class, but the instructor, David DeChambeau did a great job adjusting the pace of the class to help us out.

Everyone felt challenged and learned quite a bit, quickly!

Left to right, top row:  John & Mary, Libby, Bethany, Gerri, Linda.

Bottom row: Mary David & Jessica.

Not pictured:  Stephen and I.

We learned many new verbs and their uses, por vs para, ser vs estar, past tense, future tense and MUCH more!

We will hold more classes in the future at Casa Punta Bikini.  There will be a basic class starting after Carnavale, contact us for interest!!

Thanks to David DeChambeau for teaching the class.  Great job!!

Figuring it out… 1 gerund preterite imperfect tense at a time....read more: http://figuringitoutinecuador.wordpress.com/2014/02/15/intermediate-spanish-class/

Comments by Journeyman Jack: I personally know David H. & his Mom Libby, Great folks. I love staying at their Casa Punta Bikini in San Clemente! I have also met David De. an excellent instructor!

Ecuador Launches Information Campaign to Combat Human Trafficking and Smuggling

Posted on Fri, Feb-14-2014

IOM Ecuador together with partners launches an information campaign in Quito’s international airport aimed at combating and raising public awareness of human trafficking and smuggling. © IOM 2014

ZOOM

Ecuador - The IOM Mission in Ecuador, working with partners, has launched an information campaign in Quito’s international airport aimed at combating and raising public awareness of human trafficking and smuggling.
IOM’s Development Fund provided funding for the billboards, which will be displayed at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport for a year, with support from the Ministry of Interior and the National Police, as well as the Municipality of Quito.   The airport’s concessionaire company, QUIPORT, waived the fees for the use of the spaces.
“Human trafficking is a violation of a person’s human rights.  We want the public to know this, but also to know that it is an illegal and very lucrative activity run by international criminal networks,” said Rogelio Bernal, IOM Chief of Mission in Ecuador....read more: https://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/news-and-views/press-briefing-notes/pbn-2014/pbn-listing/ecuador-launches-information-cam.html

AirMed and Medivac service and insurance in Ecuador - 30 Jan 2014

AirMed and Medivac service and insurance in Ecuador

Posted by Considering Cuenca.com on 1:03 pm in Insurance, Insurance, Medical, Travel | 0 comments

Passing on information from a fellow expat as of 30 Jan 2014:

Air Med in Ecuador

“Medi Vacs are available, and I try to urge my friends, family & guests to purchase a Travel Insurance policy that includes Medivac.

My Sister was here in SEP and had a policy for $80. that included Medivac, you just never know?

We did right at 3,000KM circle of EC encompassing the Coast. I insisted she get Ins. Coverage for the 3 week trip. I want to be able to call in a medical helicopter transport, as well as medical emergency flight back to the US if need be, I keep a Satellite Phone in the truck just in case we are in a no cell phone signal remote areas: “
Coverage limits are per person. Plan cost is for all persons.

Company Allianz Global Assistance logo
Plan Name Deluxe
Plan Terms Full Details
Plan Type Package
Total Policy Cost $80.00
Available to Travelers from U.S.

90 plan reviews
Trip Cancellation $736
Trip Interruption $1,104
Financial Default Selected Suppliers, 7 day wait if purchased within 14 days of initial trip payment

Terrorism in Itinerary City Foreign & U.S. Domestic
Cancel For Any Reason Not Available
Travel Baggage $2,500 2
Travel Baggage Delay 24+ hours
$600 max. 2
Travel Delay 6+ hours
$300/day
$1,500 max.

Medical $50,000
Dental $750 Incl. in Medical

Emergency Medical Evacuation $1,000,000

24-Hour Emergency Assistance Yes

Pre-Existing Conditions Waiver If insurance purchased within 14 days of Initial Trip Payment
Pre-Existing Condition Period 120 Days
Insurance Company Jefferson

A.M. Best Rating A
Refund Policy 10 Day Review Period
Rental Car Collision/Loss (per policy) $50,000

Accidental Death – 24-Hour $50,000

Accidental Death – Common Carrier Included in Accidental Death – 24-hour

Accidental Death – Flight Included in Accidental Death – 24-hour

–For the price and this good of coverage, it makes no sense to not have it. Is better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.–
Contributed to Considering Cuenca by Me: "Journeyman Jack in Ecuador"  ....read more: http://information.cuenca-ecuador-retirement.com/

Homemade submarine used to smuggle cocaine in Ecuador

Feb 21, 2014

By Global Post

Ecuadorean police seized this homemade narco submarine, which travels at 10 mph, has no oxygen tanks and can dive for just 15 minutes. (GLOBAL POST/Simeon Tegel)

If smuggling cocaine onto an airplane sounds dicey, then imagine navigating 2,000 miles on the open sea in a homemade submarine with half a ton of the white stuff and no oxygen tanks.

This 30-foot fiberglass sub can dive just 15 feet and stay under for a maximum of 15 minutes — barely long enough for passing coastguard patrols to disappear. It has no toilet, kitchen or, for that matter, legroom....read more: http://voxxi.com/2014/02/21/smuggling-cocaine-in-ecuador/

Goodbye Ecuador…Hello Mexico! - Sunday, February 23rd, 2014

Goodbye Ecuador…Hello Mexico!

Posted by Donald Murray 

· Sunday, February 23rd, 2014 

I may as well get right to it! Yes, Diane and I are leaving Ecuador. We will not be returning to the United States but will be checking out the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico for our next chapter. I know! You are likely surprised that a guy who has been regularly writing and speaking about how great life is here is now announcing that he and his wife will be leaving Ecuador. Here’s the deal! ....read more: http://donaldmurrayecuador.com/goodbye-ecuadorhello-mexico/#comment-833

Resonance in the Pyramids of La Maná, Ecuador

Resonance in the Pyramids of La Maná, Ecuador

The Hummingbird Pyramid is Discovered in La Maná, Ecuador Among 17 Ancient Temples
by Alex Putney for Human-Resonance.org
February 11, 2014
A monumental discovery was recently made south of La Maná, Ecuador on November 17, 2013 while exploring low mountains along the Calope River. The megalithic ruins of an ancient temple have been partially exposed by the dynamite blasts of roadworkers and the erosive action of water, uncovering large sections of basalt foundations along two sides of a structure exceeding 70m in height.

Before any discussion with the community members of this area on such complex subjects, one local resident and guide to the region mentioned the unusual recurrence of rumbling sounds in these thickly forested mountains surrounding the magnificent Seven Cascades. He stated that ultra-low frequency sounds often resounded during the nighttime hours, especially during the rainy season months from December to April, and suggested these mountain peaks were used by ancient people for transmitting communications over long distances. Tesla would have agreed with that suggestion!.....read more: http://www.human-resonance.org/hummingbird_pyramid.html