Best Blog Cuenca Ecuador 2016
--"So, I have taken a very unscientific poll and below are some of the reasons people gave as to why they go back… Enjoy.
The language barrier is to difficult to overcome
Wandering spirit
Never intended to stay forever
Unable to adapt.
Lack of convenience
Failed marriage
I miss Costco
Unable to change the culture to suit them
Can’t flush the toilet paper
Locals lie about everything
Can’t adjust to the local culture
Poor expectation management
Health problems/altitude sickness
Miss closeness of family members
Fear of the local culture
Miss my golf buddies and playing
Good booze is too expensive
Miss family holidays
Originally misled by national retirement publications
Spouse threatened divorce
Cost to much to visit family in country of origin
Birth of a grandchild
Employment opportunity
The non achiever culture bothered me every day
To much gossip
Retail shopping is not good here
Everything moves so slow I became uncomfortable....read more:
http://www.ecuadorgeorge.com/best-blog-cuenca-ecuador-2016/#.VtUPIPDXLv8.facebook
Congrats to "Ecuador George" on being Gringo Post's 2016 Top Gun Blogger for Cuenca!!
Monday, February 29, 2016
The Bowen Knot ⌘: OMGosh...Were We Given Cocaine in Cuenca, Ecuador?...
The Bowen Knot ⌘: OMGosh...Were We Given Cocaine in Cuenca, Ecuador?...: Mate
de Coca (pronounced: mah-tay day coh-cah, translated: Coca Tea) is a
very regular part of life in the Andes. For thousands of years the
indigenous peoples of the region have chewed the leaves, which
continue to play physical, economic, social, and spiritual roles in
the local communities as they have since ancient times.
Today the
plant is still noted for its use in both daily life and in cultural
celebrations as well as its capabilities to diminish sensations of
hunger, increase feelings of energy during long days of work, and act
as an anesthetic. We were introduced to coca in the form of a
beverage as a combatant of altitude sickness (seriously, a
lot of
people offered or recommended coca tea), another of its famed and
historical claims. Many sources point out that... http://thebowenknot.blogspot.com/2016/02/omgoshwere-we-given-cocaine-in-cuenca.html
de Coca (pronounced: mah-tay day coh-cah, translated: Coca Tea) is a
very regular part of life in the Andes. For thousands of years the
indigenous peoples of the region have chewed the leaves, which
continue to play physical, economic, social, and spiritual roles in
the local communities as they have since ancient times.
Today the
plant is still noted for its use in both daily life and in cultural
celebrations as well as its capabilities to diminish sensations of
hunger, increase feelings of energy during long days of work, and act
as an anesthetic. We were introduced to coca in the form of a
beverage as a combatant of altitude sickness (seriously, a
lot of
people offered or recommended coca tea), another of its famed and
historical claims. Many sources point out that... http://thebowenknot.blogspot.com/2016/02/omgoshwere-we-given-cocaine-in-cuenca.html
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Overseas Exile: US expat evacuations: not what people think
Overseas Exile: US expat evacuations: not what people think: We've turned your country into a parking lot. The least we can do is evacuate you . Over on Reddit, I asked people's opinions ab...
If they need to evacuate US citizens abroad, they will charge the full commercial rate. That's a US government document, but let me focus on some key bits:
If they need to evacuate US citizens abroad, they will charge the full commercial rate. That's a US government document, but let me focus on some key bits:
Who will pay to evacuate me and my family?
If commercial carriers are operating, the Embassy will recommend that
you depart on your own and at your own expense. If you don’t have money
to pay the fare, the Embassy can help you contact family and friends and
assist in transferring money from them. In extreme circumstances, a
destitute American wishing to return to the U.S. may qualify for a
repatriation loan. The conditions for making such loans are stringent,
and your passport will be limited until you repay the loan.....<read more> http://www.overseas-exile.com/2013/03/us-expat-evacuations-not-what-people.html
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Howard's Blog: Giron, Ecuador 04 JAN 2016
Howard's Blog: Giron, Ecuador: Our last adventure of 2015 was a day trip to the waterfalls of Giron with our friends Juan Carlos and Daniel. It was a beautiful day to see ...
< Giron, just outside of Cuenca is Absolutely Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing Howard!!>
< Giron, just outside of Cuenca is Absolutely Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing Howard!!>
Friday, January 1, 2016
Discover Ecuador and Panama with DISCOVER CUENCA ECUADOR: 21 Popular Products that Cost More in Ecuador than...
Discover Ecuador and Panama with DISCOVER CUENCA ECUADOR: 21 Popular Products that Cost More in Ecuador than...: A few days ago we wrote about popular foods that cost more in Ecuador than U.S, today we're focusing on household items you will need to...
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Kimbler's Exit to Ecuador: ONCE A YEAR POSTS HAVE GOT TO STOP
Kimbler's Exit to Ecuador: ONCE A YEAR POSTS HAVE GOT TO STOP:If there is anyone out there who still reads my blog.. or were waiting all year for my next post...the wait is over.
I have felt since we moved to Paute that we settled into our routine and
that our blog was not really going to be useful. I have been prompted
by friends and family to "get on the stick" and start writing again. So
here it is.
I will back track a bit. As you know we moved to Paute in 2014, we will
have been here 2 yrs in April of 2016! Where did those years go?
We have been enjoying our house after we made all the renovations to it, to make it livable.
The dogs have been enjoying all the room in the back yard, as well as
the garden area of the lot behind us that also belongs to our landlord.
We are now down to our 1995 Trooper, 1 Vespa 300 cc scooter. It is big enough for both of us to ride at the same time.
We have not many long trips on it ,but getting around between Paute and Gualaceo, the next big town over is very easy.
We visited the U.S. in May for 3 weeks. This was Randy's 2nd time
returning in 5 yrs. The first was our daughters wedding. My mother who
turned 94 this year, lives in Dallas Oregon, and our home town is in
Richland, Wa.
I stayed 10 days at my moms, while Randy went on up to
Richland to visit with our friends until I arrived....<read more> http://www.kimblerstravels.blogspot.com/2015/12/once-year-posts-have-got-to-stop.html#comment-form
I have felt since we moved to Paute that we settled into our routine and
that our blog was not really going to be useful. I have been prompted
by friends and family to "get on the stick" and start writing again. So
here it is.
I will back track a bit. As you know we moved to Paute in 2014, we will
have been here 2 yrs in April of 2016! Where did those years go?
We have been enjoying our house after we made all the renovations to it, to make it livable.
The dogs have been enjoying all the room in the back yard, as well as
the garden area of the lot behind us that also belongs to our landlord.
We are now down to our 1995 Trooper, 1 Vespa 300 cc scooter. It is big enough for both of us to ride at the same time.We have not many long trips on it ,but getting around between Paute and Gualaceo, the next big town over is very easy.
We visited the U.S. in May for 3 weeks. This was Randy's 2nd time
returning in 5 yrs. The first was our daughters wedding. My mother who
turned 94 this year, lives in Dallas Oregon, and our home town is in
Richland, Wa.
I stayed 10 days at my moms, while Randy went on up to
Richland to visit with our friends until I arrived....<read more> http://www.kimblerstravels.blogspot.com/2015/12/once-year-posts-have-got-to-stop.html#comment-form
Saturday, November 21, 2015
"ECUADOR Report" on I-net radio this past THU 19 NOV 2015
If you have time to catch my monthly "ECUADOR Report" with mentions of
Vilcabamba - Loja - Paute - Cuenca on I-net radio this past THU 19 NOV
with Roger Sayles- Radio Ranch out of Argentina on The Truth Frenquency Radio Network:.
--"My 20+ year friend from our Atlanta days Jack Abercrombie making another appearance on today’s show. After getting settled in we discussed one of his recent clients’ trip to see about/consider relocating in her retirement.
After traveling to visit several different towns in southern Ecuador she settled on a beautiful spot outside of Cuenca. www.riovistalinda.com is the website. After talking about several aspects of the area, her potential move and it’s reasons, etc.....
After talking about several aspects of the area, her potential move and it’s reasons, etc. we were joined by regular called Chris from Lost Wages. Chris has actually helped construct a dome home in northern Arizona and gave us much insight into dome homes, underground homes, berm homes, etc. We were also joined by Doc who contributed to the building discussion on top of adding to a comment I made to Jack about the recent discovery of giant skeletons in Ecuador, specifically around the Cuenca area.
There are the links mentioned in our discussion today. Dome homes: http://www.goodkarmadomes.com/. Research on giants of N.America: https://lamarzulli.wordpress.com/2014/03/10/nephilim/. Underground homes: http://daviscaves.com. Hemp Crete. www.hemp.com
website: www.journeymanjack.com
Can listen to the replay for free up to 1 week next THU 26 NOV15 by clicking here: http://truthfrequencyradio.com/radio-ranch-roger-sayles-60651/
More links- on the Ecuador Giants story "Ancient - Origins, be sure to check out the informative comments at bottom of the page: http://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/giant-7-8-foot-skeletons-uncovered-ecuador-sent-scientific-testing-004119
Orginal Cuenca High Life article: http://www.cuencahighlife.com/amazon-giants-may-be-for-real/
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--"My 20+ year friend from our Atlanta days Jack Abercrombie making another appearance on today’s show. After getting settled in we discussed one of his recent clients’ trip to see about/consider relocating in her retirement.
After traveling to visit several different towns in southern Ecuador she settled on a beautiful spot outside of Cuenca. www.riovistalinda.com is the website. After talking about several aspects of the area, her potential move and it’s reasons, etc.....
After talking about several aspects of the area, her potential move and it’s reasons, etc. we were joined by regular called Chris from Lost Wages. Chris has actually helped construct a dome home in northern Arizona and gave us much insight into dome homes, underground homes, berm homes, etc. We were also joined by Doc who contributed to the building discussion on top of adding to a comment I made to Jack about the recent discovery of giant skeletons in Ecuador, specifically around the Cuenca area.
There are the links mentioned in our discussion today. Dome homes: http://www.goodkarmadomes.com/. Research on giants of N.America: https://lamarzulli.wordpress.com/2014/03/10/nephilim/. Underground homes: http://daviscaves.com. Hemp Crete. www.hemp.com
website: www.journeymanjack.com
Can listen to the replay for free up to 1 week next THU 26 NOV15 by clicking here: http://truthfrequencyradio.com/radio-ranch-roger-sayles-60651/
More links- on the Ecuador Giants story "Ancient - Origins, be sure to check out the informative comments at bottom of the page: http://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/giant-7-8-foot-skeletons-uncovered-ecuador-sent-scientific-testing-004119
Orginal Cuenca High Life article: http://www.cuencahighlife.com/amazon-giants-may-be-for-real/
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Just as the value of vitamin and mineral supplementation
has increased since the onset of the Industrial Era, due to the nutrient-depleting effects
of monocrop agriculture, so, too, a new need has arisen to counter the effects of
dangerous radionuclides.Defense Formula A
is a balanced combination of key ingredients which have been clinically proven to
have nuclide-sequestering effects. We strongly encourage you to read the
product page, and then if you
have any questions, please contact us at support@herbhealers.com
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Sunday, November 1, 2015
Radioactive (Near?) Extinction Level Event(s)
We are in serious trouble.We are in serious radioactive trouble.
We are in the kind of serious radioactive trouble that can kill a person outright, nay, that can kill every last person in the world -- and also quite a lot of the rest of the other biological life forms that inhabit the planet with us.
This is no exaggeration, just a no nonsense recitation of the truth of the matter. http://eventhorizonchronicle.blogspot.com/2015/11/radioactive-near-extinction-level-events.html
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