tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post1076402286345018669..comments2024-01-09T11:51:24.869-05:00Comments on AAA LIVING IN CUENCA: My Cuenca, Ecuador condo finally furnished!AAA Living in Cuencahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024833876074442846noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-11616096800014543162020-05-08T13:39:38.702-05:002020-05-08T13:39:38.702-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.عبده العمراوىhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468956337721901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-69545512483536047802019-05-01T01:52:01.150-05:002019-05-01T01:52:01.150-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Zambranohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09823135255087492807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-88330329485695346652016-09-17T19:52:46.030-05:002016-09-17T19:52:46.030-05:00Gracias are you visiting Cuenca now?Gracias are you visiting Cuenca now?AAA Living in Cuencahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024833876074442846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-17909765051808619612016-09-17T19:47:54.637-05:002016-09-17T19:47:54.637-05:00Hi,
My husband and I have been thinking about ret...Hi, <br />My husband and I have been thinking about retiring here and your blog is very helpful. We really appreciate all the info!<br /><br />Thanks <br />Mandy & JuanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-18689101866162538192014-07-15T12:03:41.878-05:002014-07-15T12:03:41.878-05:00Nice..Nice..Mackhttp://www.google.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-67414796606032976422014-07-01T14:26:26.172-05:002014-07-01T14:26:26.172-05:00I live on Ordenez Lazo up the street from Hotel Or...I live on Ordenez Lazo up the street from Hotel Oro Verde! I have a friend who has a travel agency and also can assist in finding housing and visa's. E-mail him at: bryanvidal@catsa.ec He helped a friend of mine find a great condo across the street from mine. Also check out gringopost.com they carry ad's for housing! And thanks for the comments!AAA Living in Cuencahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024833876074442846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-2455890228671007032014-06-22T12:12:23.529-05:002014-06-22T12:12:23.529-05:00Hi Gary:
Great article on your apartment. My wife,...Hi Gary:<br />Great article on your apartment. My wife, moderately brain-injured stepson, and I are coming to Cuenca to live in about two months. We are looking for a 3 bedroom apartment like yours with 2 offices (if possible), and wonder where you are located? Please let us know where to look.<br />Thanks much.Charlie (Cheryl) and Kellyhttp://womensvoicesinternational.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-29040643033695967122014-04-30T15:55:52.690-05:002014-04-30T15:55:52.690-05:00Roylene,
I did consider moving back to Puerto Vall...Roylene,<br />I did consider moving back to Puerto Vallarta, or Costa Rica but Ecuador was more affordable for me and Cuenca provides modern living with drinkable tap water. Good medical services here also.<br />The only thing that has changed here since I wrote my book is there is a immigration office in Cuenca now so you can save some money and do your cedula yourself of hire a solicitor!AAA Living in Cuencahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024833876074442846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-35447537818963215322014-04-30T15:02:27.265-05:002014-04-30T15:02:27.265-05:00Hi Gary, I am interested in retiring abroad. Did y...Hi Gary, I am interested in retiring abroad. Did you consider other places. Does your book tell all about living in Ecuador? Is it up to date. I would love to read it. Roylene Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-19086824922262948182014-04-22T23:18:36.845-05:002014-04-22T23:18:36.845-05:00Gary,
Great blog, photos and commentary. Also very...Gary,<br />Great blog, photos and commentary. Also very nice condo and well decorated. I have helped Gail move to Portland in the last few weeks as she is retired and going to live with Bill. I am trying to get Wanda to come with me to visit you and Cuenca. I am a little worried about her health, don't mention it to her.<br />I hope to have a few months to come down relax and travel around a little in the near future. I also need to find a good dentist.<br />Larry SiskAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-85478678187685719282014-04-15T10:40:39.947-05:002014-04-15T10:40:39.947-05:00Paul I have had asthma for 48 years and for most o...Paul I have had asthma for 48 years and for most of that time just the use of a Ventolin inhaler was good enough, but over the past few years I have been using a neutralizer twice a day plus advair twice a day and my inhaler as needed! When I first arrived here I weighted 40 pounds more and did not realize how out of shape I was, had to stop every block to get a breath! And being at 8400 feet we have 20% less oxygen. Also in our cool season July-Sept I had a sinus infection which took time to get over. I do walk and go to the gym but I still have to stop for breathers as much as one I first came here but not for as long. My Dr. here said my breathing probably won't improve but it is important for us asthma suffers to exercise our lungs and bodies. Sometimes I have congested days and just take it easy. I might breath better on the ocean, just have not spent enough time there yet to tell. Cuenca is improving but car fumes and diesel buses do pollute the air and in El Centro it is bad, I live outside the centro on the river so it is not to bad here. They are installing a tram now which will be completed in two years so no more buses and less car traffic will go to El Centro. I don't seem to be effected by pollen here, not like in Branson with all the yellow stuff, we not have that here. I read an atricle the other day about Cuenca before propane, seems people were cooking with coal and wood all over town and the air here was no to good, much better now! All I can say is you might want to visit and see if Cuenca might be good for you or there are some nice beach towns to consider! Of course the air is much cleaner outside the cities here. If you come let me know and we can have coffee!AAA Living in Cuencahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024833876074442846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-91967954553815025342014-04-15T00:46:56.621-05:002014-04-15T00:46:56.621-05:00Gary I read with interest and perhaps the first ti...Gary I read with interest and perhaps the first time of the air pollution. As an asthmatic are you saying it is still a good place to live? I get allergies and live in Japan. Foe us that means hay fever and the seasons seem to get longer and with more pollens and grasses. This years suffering for almost 2 months. Does the region also have this issue... we are planning a trip and one reason for a good look is to find some clean air. Wonder if I would be swapping pollen for another irritant and hopefully not both! Not to mention the costs of living just keep rising here. Great apartment... would make an average Japanese quite jealous... and we ALL have small Kitchens! Cheers, Paulspinfishtokyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631714985014704971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-6846128577176698942014-02-15T08:41:48.160-05:002014-02-15T08:41:48.160-05:00Gracias Julio, I am still happy with my condo, I h...Gracias Julio, I am still happy with my condo, I have looked at a couple of others but it is hard to give up my river view for barking dogs, roosters, car alarms and the sound of traffic. There are a couple of new buildings renting now but the rent is over the top. I have noticed many places for rent lately that are furnished so they can ask more rent for them. Those of us that live here just hope new expats will bargain for their rent so landlords don't raise it on all of us. Let me know if you are in Cuenca and we can meet for coffee!AAA Living in Cuencahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024833876074442846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-68773476129418018292014-02-13T12:04:55.373-05:002014-02-13T12:04:55.373-05:00Gary, let me just say that you have a very beautif...Gary, let me just say that you have a very beautiful condo. I think it looks nice, and unless you’re a kitchen and cooking enthusiast, would suit a typical person on the go. I love your interior decors. The rent is quite fair, in comparison to paying a 500-dollar rent excluding all the dues and bills. You’ve got a bargain there, and I guess the weekly cleaning isn’t exactly a drawback as you’re looking for more exercise yourself. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://vancouvercanadahomes.tumblr.com/post/56982725573/brief-reminders-on-buying-a-new-house-in-vancouver" rel="nofollow">Julio Oyola</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00378581850254818416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-77484477720863343442013-10-17T13:54:24.016-05:002013-10-17T13:54:24.016-05:00See you then!See you then!AAA Living in Cuencahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024833876074442846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-18612587232471430132013-10-17T13:13:45.512-05:002013-10-17T13:13:45.512-05:00Would love to have coffee. I am in Cuenca from Oct...Would love to have coffee. I am in Cuenca from October 29th. till January 11th, and then going to Salinas for a month. Can't wait.A bit scared too but I am European-living in US so I am adaptable :-) Staying in B&B Casa de Cuenca for the first 2 weeks and I thought I will have time to check that place where I am to stay for 2 months first. I was lucky that I did not have to pay in advance. I guess I'll write to you once I am there and have phone etc. Thanks Gary I was very happy once I found your posts-there is so much information there. Judita Jessica Kosorinec<br />Thank you again.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-86737137606244374492013-10-15T12:51:47.158-05:002013-10-15T12:51:47.158-05:00Let me know when you are in Cuenca and we can have...Let me know when you are in Cuenca and we can have coffee! I just looked at a small 3 bed/2bath on the 10th floor of the Palamero building, nice place it was $400 a month + $60 security, unfurnished but it was small and overlooked the hills and a neighborhood with lots of dog barking and roosters, plus car alarms going off. Made me like my place even more although it is not as new a building. Next door there was a 3/3 + maids counters 5th floor overlooking Rio for $330+$70 security. Most everything I see anymore is $500+!AAA Living in Cuencahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024833876074442846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-46466443992512800422013-10-15T09:28:49.166-05:002013-10-15T09:28:49.166-05:00Gary,thank you for all your posts. I am glad I fou...Gary,thank you for all your posts. I am glad I found you. Going there in few weeks. Hoping to meet you if you are still there. Wondering though -how did you find that condo of yours. I love it. I worked with 2 agencies and they can't get anything that nice and the prices are starting at $500. Well I do need it furnished-only staying 2 months. I end up just renting furnished studio with some local vet Juan. It's 3 blocks from El Centro and came with good rewievs. I hope I will like it.Juditanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-66561922860001558352013-08-18T12:29:20.267-05:002013-08-18T12:29:20.267-05:00By the way, my wife is South Korean. Do you know ...By the way, my wife is South Korean. Do you know if any Koreans are residing there?<br /><br />We continue to seriously plan this endeavor.<br /><br />Thanks for your time.<br /><br />ScottAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-22562631497145900082013-08-13T08:51:44.842-05:002013-08-13T08:51:44.842-05:00Thanks, Gary. I am in the process of selling my h...Thanks, Gary. I am in the process of selling my house. When it sells, I will split the proceeds with my former wife and head your way. If you do not object, I will write to you again regarding the legalities of the move as I proceed.<br /><br />ScottAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-56574368704405975832013-08-13T08:42:48.890-05:002013-08-13T08:42:48.890-05:00I live on $800 a month and have friends that do as...I live on $800 a month and have friends that do as well. Depends on how you want to live and if you go out a lot. Furnished apts. I see from $350 to $1000 a month. You should be able to find what you want here.AAA Living in Cuencahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024833876074442846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-3699673960595289172013-08-13T07:55:38.170-05:002013-08-13T07:55:38.170-05:00Gary,
I will be 62 in September with a guaranteed...Gary,<br /><br />I will be 62 in September with a guaranteed income of $1600 a month. REALISTICALLY, is this enough for a move (and residency) to Cuenca?<br /><br />How difficult will it be to locate a one bedroom apt or condo at a reasonable price?<br /><br />Please advise when you have time.<br /><br />By the way, a masterful job on your condo!<br /><br />Scott<br />Atlanta, GA. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-32129657012258029552013-07-04T18:58:27.145-05:002013-07-04T18:58:27.145-05:00Thanks for the nice comment. Yes the kitchen is sm...Thanks for the nice comment. Yes the kitchen is small but it helps keep me out of it, which is a good thing!AAA Living in Cuencahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024833876074442846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-38524467028269895462013-07-04T18:56:27.112-05:002013-07-04T18:56:27.112-05:00I am still living in Cuenca! Just received my Ecua...I am still living in Cuenca! Just received my Ecuador drivers license today! What a process that was.AAA Living in Cuencahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024833876074442846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439353944485715731.post-63375693609581099162013-07-04T15:13:54.712-05:002013-07-04T15:13:54.712-05:00I hope I can also find a place that's as glamo...I hope I can also find a place that's as glamorous as your condo. I have to sell my house and move to a smaller one since I was reassigned. If ever I can't find any unit that's as pretty as this, I can use these photos as an inspiration for my interior design. Hehe! Do you still live here? I wish you still are. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cityblockteam.com/philadelphia-pa-real-estate-buying-tips.html" rel="nofollow">CityBlockTeam.com</a><br />Calvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596746990900502068noreply@blogger.com