We've never done a Premiere before and, in typical Flynns on the Fly style, had no idea what that even meant! Thank y'all for making this so much fun🥰 Big love, from Ecuador!
So happy to see the two of you thriving in Ecuador. And we totally hear you on Cuenca. It's a beautiful city, but for us, it was way too frenetic and filled with more auto exhaust than our lungs could handle. We ended up in Cotacachi and have been here since March of this year. Loving it! And so happy to hear a "been in Ecuador 2 years" perspective. It's encouraging.
@@edsedlak6827 No kidding. My husband and I both got hit with Covid shortly after arrival in Cuenca. After staying in for a week and then attempting to go out, we found the exhaust just too much for us. So, Covid did us a favor! Plus, trying to cross streets there without a traffic light is death-defying. Cotacachi is much better for us.
It’s great here and making adjustments is part of the fun. Being single (i seem to only see, hear, expat couples) is a challenge here but also in the US, especially after a certain age, moving around, remote working. This idea of instant community in Cuenca just isn’t always true. Even when Ive met single women, even when new here, my sense was sticking around w their established circle. Sorry to go off on a tangent. Thank you for acknowledging the challenge. I have done a lot of reaching out and showing interest in others that hasnot bern reciprocated. My happiest days now are alone doing new stuff and losing expectations. Lonely though but could be anywhere. best of luck in your town. good news is you have each other.
I became single here in Ecuador. I put myself out there on Badoo and quickly found the love of my life. No kidding. Learn Spanish while you wait, she will come. These women are head and shoulders above ANYONE you'll find in the USA.
Look forward to meeting up one day in Cota., My husband and I have been going to Cota every year, have met many great people, expats and locals. We are in the process of getting there on a more permanent basis! We love to stay in La Calera with the Indigenous people. Most are soo accepting and friendly. We want to become a positive part of the community! Anyway, perhaps we will see you around one day soon!
Great video, it is always good to get a boots on the ground perspective. It sounds a bit lonely there but man is it ever beautiful. Glad you showed that clip at the end.
Interesting video, thanks. Especially about not having Ecuadorian friends. I’m retired in Thailand and all my friends are Thai. There are expats here who just live in an expat bubble (usually very bitter Brits who like to sit together, complain, and tell each other how the world should be run). I much prefer my Thai friends, who are warm and welcoming. Family is super important here, and once you’re accepted you’re treated like family.
I have lived in Cuenca for 11 years and I don’t find it congested at all. We have a home by the rio Tarqui in an Ecuadorian neighborhood and I don’t want to live with Americans. We bought a 3 story 4 bedroom 3 1/2 baths. Paid $130K and it’s really well built. We are in the Tarqui/Guzho park. We love Cuenca!
Ah yes, a fellow motorcycle rider 😎 So I guess three things I’d like to comment on: •While I don’t live where you guys are, I can definitely agree that the roads are something that people can only dream of ever getting fixed. This isn’t even an exaggeration. I have Ecuadorian friends, been here their whole lives (20 years) or their parents are born here (40-50+ years) and the roads, main or side roads, have been the same all their lives, and I am talking about in a capital city. If you go out to the countryside or to less “popular” cities, good luck finding a paved road. If you like that kind of thing then cool, but if you don’t then you’re gonna see it a lot. •The second thing is the friendship aspect. In this case it all really depends on how much you’re willing to interact with others. You do of course have to fight agains the fact that you weren’t in the person’s friend group while they were growing up, but if you actively talk to people and maybe partake in the things they do, then making friends can be quite easy here. This kinda sounds like “how to make a friend 101” advice and I don’t actively try to do it myself but I know what it entails lol •And the last thing is coastal food. You guys have not eaten Ecuador’s finest until you have a go at the food from the coast. I heavily promote encebollado because it is my favorite dish AND it’s the second best fish soup in the world. BUT don’t buy into the rumors, Guayaquil DOES NOT HAVE THE BEST ENCEBOLLADO. If you want the best encebollado, come on down to Portoviejo and I’ll show you what the best encebollado looks like. That’s all from me, glad to hear you guys are having a great time!
Hi guys! Awesome to see both of you and Lucas adapting to Ecuador. It is also great that you found your proper coffee bean mix that allows you the 'morning coffee cup' to help you cope with whatever life throws at you. BTW - Hair is highly overrated and taking care of the other 'issue' is definitely a bonus. 😉 Hugs
You guys are terrific and funny. I'm glad you found your nirvana in Ecuador 🇪🇨. Enjoying a good quality of life, eating healthy and be serene. Kudos to you
Just found this channel...and I must say I love the open dialogue, complete with humor and real-world advice. I'm considering retiring in Ecuador in late 2024. Cuenca has been on my radar primarily, but I'm open to other places as well. Will be watching you two. Thanks.
I had no expectations from day 1. Accepted what was and enjoyed it. Grateful not to be in U.S. Much healthier, more peaceful, great food. Also I have been flying between cities. It is cheap and quick.
Glad to see that both of you and Lucas are doing great. What about tipping for service, such as restaurant, transportation etc, have you or any other expat ever tipped in Ecuador? Hope you get to know other parts of the country in the future.
We have witnessed some tipping here when service went above and beyond the typical, but this is not usual. There is not the same customer attention like practiced in the USA. Some fine dining restaurants add a service fee of 10%
So nice to see and hear you guys..Your insight is always appreciated...We are goping to explore Ecuador again in October..possible Cottaachi...Keep up the deep dive of self exploration...wishing you happiness and health always
Seems like you are doing well. No place is perfect and sometimes surprises come along. We are taking 4-5 years traveling between Mexico and Argentina, in search of our favorite cool weather retirement city. We are currently in my wife’s home country of Nicaragua. In February we will be in Guatemala and staying there for 6 months before 6 months in Mexico. After that….South America maybe….SE Asia maybe ? But Cuenca is in our list for sure.
@@FlynnsOnTheFly So far it has been great ! Next in Guatemala we will go to Antigua, Lake Atitlan, and Quetzaltanango ( Xela ). Then San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico !
If you want Ecuadorian Friends get really into fútbol. I Appreciate your videos, it’s nice to see others perspectives on living down here. I’m in the oriente and I love it here.
No one talks about the home invasions in vilcabamya. Except that 1 old dude. But still nothing like our active shooters in America. But expats don’t talk about it
Well all things considered your life adventure is working. I’ll stay tuned. If anything I’ve developed a side hobby of studying other destinations that Americans and others end up at. I think people who can access contract work online do the best overseas. It is fascinating
I would love to hear more about the de conditioning work you are doing. I have a house in Mérida . I’ll be moving there in the next few years. I TOTALLY agree about the stress of living in the US. Thank you for making this video.
You guys are very lucky to be in such peaceful beautiful city in Ecuador. Life quality in the United States has gotten worse, it’s very expensive and people are crazier by the day. I live in New York where crime it’s the new normal. Cuenca is definitely top of my list to retire to.
Glad to see you guys are doing honky dory....I need to find out how much is a one bedroom apt going for?Can you please let me know...good to see you guys back,I can't believe it's been 2 years.
How's the visa situation there. Im currently living in Nicaragua and after 90 days you need to go to immigration and pay for 30 more days and your allowed to do that 3 times. Then you have to do a border run to Costa Rica every 6 months. Please could you explain yours in Ecuador 😊
Hi Walter! I believe your question may be from a different position than we have. We always planned to become Ecuador permanent residents. When we moved here we started a temporary resident visa which lasted 2 years. During that time we could not be out of Ecuador for more than 90 days. We have since converted to permanent residents. We never wanted to be moving around every 90 days or something similar. If this is not answering your question please rephrase and we will try again ✌️
I find that cultures stay together. In NY Chinatown, Little Italy, etc. Miami Weston x Venezuelans, Hialeah x Cubans. It is normal. Roads outside cities are not that important in Ecuador, there are other priorities. Sad to see that have turned Vilcabamba into an expensive place. For 1000 you can live in the best neighborhood in Quito in luxury for sure!!
Seriously looking at retiring in Ecuador. Just don’t know where to go. Many have suggested Cuenca but after seeing your video I really don’t want congestion and noise. Found awesome house rentals steps from the beach in Santa Elena province but I have no idea if that’s a safe area. Seems very affordable . Thinking of Cuenca since I don’t speak Spanish as of yet. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
Many people in the Ecuadorian Andes are reserved and xenophic, which makes it difficult to find friends. On the coast it's much easier to become friends with locals.
It’s easier to make friends with Ecuadorian folks who are trying to learn English and want some conversation practice. Moving beyond that purpose in the relationship can be challenging though.
Hi! Currently we are temporary residents which is a 2 year term before you can convert to permanent resident. Citizenship happens a few years later still.
Hey thanks for this! What do you think of Loja? I’d like to live in a smaller city and start a small manufacturing business, so I’d need access to suppliers and such.
Hola Michael! We are not super familiar with Loja because we only go there when we absolutely have to do some banking or shopping... Compared to Cuenca it's no contest for us to choose Cuenca for a nicer city.
I'm sure my anxiety will not be a challenge if I move over there..I take Ativan daily and I have to look overly health or I will succum over here in N.Y😮😊
Hey. Do you know how much they want for the house? Is it listed? I am interested investing in a property there and rent it back to you guys. (visited the area several times)
Greetings from Archidona.. where the gringos are rare.. just the way I like it.. 😂.. it's awesome here guys.. however it is what you would call being out in the sticks.. but theres lots of kayaking, rafting, swimming, bicycling, jungle trekking on this side of the andes.. everyday is an adventure..
Hola Jeff! Yes, we have heard about the great water up there! We definitely miss the time we spent floating rivers in our kayaks in East TN. We will be up there one day soon!!! ✌️
ugh. yet another confirmation that I will not be moving there. even though some videos glorify it, the reality is that I don't want to spend 9 hours on the road.
I have a few questions… I am curious why you chose Ecuador? Panama and Costa Rica are expat friendly as well…and seem to more popular than Ecuador? From your observations Ecuador seems to be great for couples but what about for single people? Thirdly, how important is it to acquire at least a conversational level of Spanish?
Hola Happy! 1. We were planning to move to Panama initially, but pivoted to Ecuador after watching another video and realized how much more Ecuador has to offer. We have met more travelers after living here and are reaffirmed in our decision... 2. It's easier for most couples to live more remote here and you form a team! We know single people that thrive in Cuenca and Quito, but in more remote areas single people report being lonely. 3. Transactional Spanish will get you everywhere here, but the more fluent you are the better ✌️
We've never done a Premiere before and, in typical Flynns on the Fly style, had no idea what that even meant! Thank y'all for making this so much fun🥰 Big love, from Ecuador!
So happy to see the two of you thriving in Ecuador. And we totally hear you on Cuenca. It's a beautiful city, but for us, it was way too frenetic and filled with more auto exhaust than our lungs could handle. We ended up in Cotacachi and have been here since March of this year. Loving it! And so happy to hear a "been in Ecuador 2 years" perspective. It's encouraging.
I've had my eye on Cotacachi for a while now so it's great to hear you love it.
I know what you mean about the exhaust fumes in Cuenca, I too loved the city but wow, hard to breathe in El Centro.
@@edsedlak6827 No kidding. My husband and I both got hit with Covid shortly after arrival in Cuenca. After staying in for a week and then attempting to go out, we found the exhaust just too much for us. So, Covid did us a favor! Plus, trying to cross streets there without a traffic light is death-defying. Cotacachi is much better for us.
It’s great here and making adjustments is part of the fun. Being single (i seem to only see, hear, expat couples) is a challenge here but also in the US, especially after a certain age, moving around, remote working. This idea of instant community in Cuenca just isn’t always true. Even when Ive met single women, even when new here, my sense was sticking around w their established circle. Sorry to go off on a tangent. Thank you for acknowledging the challenge. I have done a lot of reaching out and showing interest in others that hasnot bern reciprocated. My happiest days now are alone doing new stuff and losing expectations. Lonely though but could be anywhere. best of luck in your town. good news is you have each other.
I became single here in Ecuador. I put myself out there on Badoo and quickly found the love of my life. No kidding. Learn Spanish while you wait, she will come. These women are head and shoulders above ANYONE you'll find in the USA.
I appreciate your open and direct honesty. It’s a deep insight
I love how you found the right place for you. The road less traveled does make all the difference. I find you guys very inspiring.
Just keep your expectations of us low JT 😁✌️
Great to see y'all again! Loved hearing about this part of your experience.
You guys are a very cute couple! My wife and I have had our eyes on Ecuador for a while now. Thank you for the great info!!!
Thanks for the feedback and compliment 😁🙏✌️
Look forward to meeting up one day in Cota.,
My husband and I have been going to Cota every year, have met many great people, expats and locals. We are in the process of getting there on a more permanent basis!
We love to stay in La Calera with the Indigenous people. Most are soo accepting and friendly. We want to become a positive part of the community!
Anyway, perhaps we will see you around one day soon!
Great video, it is always good to get a boots on the ground perspective. It sounds a bit lonely there but man is it ever beautiful. Glad you showed that clip at the end.
Interesting video, thanks. Especially about not having Ecuadorian friends. I’m retired in Thailand and all my friends are Thai. There are expats here who just live in an expat bubble (usually very bitter Brits who like to sit together, complain, and tell each other how the world should be run). I much prefer my Thai friends, who are warm and welcoming. Family is super important here, and once you’re accepted you’re treated like family.
Do you speak Thai or do your friends speak English?
@@FlynnsOnTheFly I speak minimal Thai. They speak English at varying levels. Google Translate and gestures fill in the gaps.
I'm with you on the health issues of working in the states. 12 hours a day with an hour fifteen minute commute felt like it was killing me too.
I have lived in Cuenca for 11 years and I don’t find it congested at all. We have a home by the rio Tarqui in an Ecuadorian neighborhood and I don’t want to live with Americans. We bought a 3 story 4 bedroom 3 1/2 baths. Paid $130K and it’s really well built. We are in the Tarqui/Guzho park. We love Cuenca!
Ah yes, a fellow motorcycle rider 😎
So I guess three things I’d like to comment on:
•While I don’t live where you guys are, I can definitely agree that the roads are something that people can only dream of ever getting fixed. This isn’t even an exaggeration. I have Ecuadorian friends, been here their whole lives (20 years) or their parents are born here (40-50+ years) and the roads, main or side roads, have been the same all their lives, and I am talking about in a capital city. If you go out to the countryside or to less “popular” cities, good luck finding a paved road. If you like that kind of thing then cool, but if you don’t then you’re gonna see it a lot.
•The second thing is the friendship aspect. In this case it all really depends on how much you’re willing to interact with others. You do of course have to fight agains the fact that you weren’t in the person’s friend group while they were growing up, but if you actively talk to people and maybe partake in the things they do, then making friends can be quite easy here. This kinda sounds like “how to make a friend 101” advice and I don’t actively try to do it myself but I know what it entails lol
•And the last thing is coastal food. You guys have not eaten Ecuador’s finest until you have a go at the food from the coast. I heavily promote encebollado because it is my favorite dish AND it’s the second best fish soup in the world. BUT don’t buy into the rumors, Guayaquil DOES NOT HAVE THE BEST ENCEBOLLADO. If you want the best encebollado, come on down to Portoviejo and I’ll show you what the best encebollado looks like.
That’s all from me, glad to hear you guys are having a great time!
Right on Ace! We will make it to the coast eventually!... Need a little bit bigger bike first 😉
Hi guys! Awesome to see both of you and Lucas adapting to Ecuador. It is also great that you found your proper coffee bean mix that allows you the 'morning coffee cup' to help you cope with whatever life throws at you. BTW - Hair is highly overrated and taking care of the other 'issue' is definitely a bonus. 😉 Hugs
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So enjoyed this update! Thank you!
Thank you for following along🥰
Thanks for the information 😊
This resonates! I'm a year and a half into my Ecuador journey and agree 100%, including cafe Lojano.
We thought it would be easy to find as we are in Loja province! 🤣 Those thinking thoughts will getcha every time.
You guys are terrific and funny. I'm glad you found your nirvana in Ecuador 🇪🇨. Enjoying a good quality of life, eating healthy and be serene. Kudos to you
Muchísimas gracias! 😊
@@FlynnsOnTheFly de nada
So good to see you two! Sounds like you’re doing well, and your life sounds good. Take care!
Thank you, Jodi! How is your new adventure going?
@@FlynnsOnTheFly I’ve sponsored a Ukrainian refugee family and that’s taking lots of my time, but I love them and it’s good.
So nice to see FOTF again!
Thanks for supporting us!
Just found this channel...and I must say I love the open dialogue, complete with humor and real-world advice. I'm considering retiring in Ecuador in late 2024. Cuenca has been on my radar primarily, but I'm open to other places as well. Will be watching you two. Thanks.
Thanks SB ✌️
I had no expectations from day 1. Accepted what was and enjoyed it. Grateful not to be in U.S. Much healthier, more peaceful, great food. Also I have been flying between cities. It is cheap and quick.
Nice to see you guys
Thanks, Wiggy!
Glad to see that both of you and Lucas are doing great. What about tipping for service, such as restaurant, transportation etc, have you or any other expat ever tipped in Ecuador?
Hope you get to know other parts of the country in the future.
We have witnessed some tipping here when service went above and beyond the typical, but this is not usual. There is not the same customer attention like practiced in the USA. Some fine dining restaurants add a service fee of 10%
I can't believe I missed the premiere!!! It's good to see your faces, my friends. 🙂
Hang in there Brian & Family 😉✌️
So nice to see and hear you guys..Your insight is always appreciated...We are goping to explore Ecuador again in October..possible Cottaachi...Keep up the deep dive of self exploration...wishing you happiness and health always
Very nice! And, we know some pretty cool people up there, so let us know and we'll connect you when it gets closer. Igualmente 😊
I am glad you are enjoying your stay. Greetings from Guayaquil.
Thanks JD🙏😂
Seems like you are doing well. No place is perfect and sometimes surprises come along. We are taking 4-5 years traveling between Mexico and Argentina, in search of our favorite cool weather retirement city. We are currently in my wife’s home country of Nicaragua. In February we will be in Guatemala and staying there for 6 months before 6 months in Mexico.
After that….South America maybe….SE Asia maybe ?
But Cuenca is in our list for sure.
Wow, that sounds like lots of fun! ✌️
@@FlynnsOnTheFly
So far it has been great ! Next in Guatemala we will go to Antigua, Lake Atitlan, and Quetzaltanango ( Xela ).
Then San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico !
If you want Ecuadorian Friends get really into fútbol. I Appreciate your videos, it’s nice to see others perspectives on living down here. I’m in the oriente and I love it here.
No one talks about the home invasions in vilcabamya. Except that 1 old dude. But still nothing like our active shooters in America. But expats don’t talk about it
Offering free English tutoring to locals interested in improving their language skills might be a good way to make friends.
Love your brain food quotes at the end of your videos! Let us know when you're in Cuenca and we can meet up. Keep well. Mike & Louise
Will do ✌️
I just found you guys and I’m loving your good vibe and sense of humor
Thank you 🙏🙏
I love your point of view... thanks for all this.
Well all things considered your life adventure is working. I’ll stay tuned. If anything I’ve developed a side hobby of studying other destinations that Americans and others end up at. I think people who can access contract work online do the best overseas. It is fascinating
Based on your research, where would you go?
@@FlynnsOnTheFly not sure , I think I can make it here in the USA. If Trump gets elected I’m gone for sure
I really enjoyed this one 😂❤
Great to see you guys again.Would like more Lucas cameos.Thanks for sharing your honest observations.😊
Thanks Geoffrey ✌️
Great video guys!
Thanks Bob 😁✌️
Great honest insights and very inspiring. I truly enjoyed watching this. 🎉❤😊
Thanks Leo ✌️
I would love to hear more about the de conditioning work you are doing. I have a house in Mérida . I’ll be moving there in the next few years. I TOTALLY agree about the stress of living in the US. Thank you for making this video.
Hello! Kate just posted a video on our Human Design experiment
ruclips.net/video/uUMz2cg3jpo/видео.html
thank you for the video!
I had the same problem with making friends in rural colombia.. even with having a Colombian boyfriend...
Miss your presence!!! ❤
Miss you too! 💕
You guys are very lucky to be in such peaceful beautiful city in Ecuador. Life quality in the United States has gotten worse, it’s very expensive and people are crazier by the day. I live in New York where crime it’s the new normal. Cuenca is definitely top of my list to retire to.
Glad to see you guys are doing honky dory....I need to find out how much is a one bedroom apt going for?Can you please let me know...good to see you guys back,I can't believe it's been 2 years.
Hola Rafael! Time flies 😁
We have seen 1 bedroom apartments advertised for $400 in Cuenca ✌️
Have you two considered Cotacachi?
We enjoyed when we visited, but neither of us felt called to live there. We will eventually head north, probably Baños.
I think it's difficult making new friends as an adult anywhere you go... that's why i have two dogs 🥰.
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WE LIKE YOU ❤
Gracias 😁🙏✌️
How's the visa situation there. Im currently living in Nicaragua and after 90 days you need to go to immigration and pay for 30 more days and your allowed to do that 3 times. Then you have to do a border run to Costa Rica every 6 months. Please could you explain yours in Ecuador 😊
Hi Walter! I believe your question may be from a different position than we have.
We always planned to become Ecuador permanent residents.
When we moved here we started a temporary resident visa which lasted 2 years. During that time we could not be out of Ecuador for more than 90 days. We have since converted to permanent residents. We never wanted to be moving around every 90 days or something similar. If this is not answering your question please rephrase and we will try again ✌️
I find that cultures stay together. In NY Chinatown, Little Italy, etc. Miami Weston x Venezuelans, Hialeah x Cubans. It is normal. Roads outside cities are not that important in Ecuador, there are other priorities. Sad to see that have turned Vilcabamba into an expensive place. For 1000 you can live in the best neighborhood in Quito in luxury for sure!!
Hola! Yes, Quito has some very sophisticated neighborhoods and great restaurants!!!
You two are charming...
And I'm a fellow Flynn so I had to subscribe.😊
Thank you Felicia ❤️🙏✌️
47% is perfect. Love prime numbers. Greetings from Cuenca.
Hola Rodney 🙏✌️
Seriously looking at retiring in Ecuador. Just don’t know where to go. Many have suggested Cuenca but after seeing your video I really don’t want congestion and noise. Found awesome house rentals steps from the beach in Santa Elena province but I have no idea if that’s a safe area. Seems very affordable . Thinking of Cuenca since I don’t speak Spanish as of yet. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
Hola Dean!
We would say you really need to try out some areas and don't rush it!
Many people in the Ecuadorian Andes are reserved and xenophic, which makes it difficult to find friends. On the coast it's much easier to become friends with locals.
Would love to know more about the professional visa. Do you have any videos on that or information links?
Hola, we are using an attorney for the process...We are not promoting anyone here ✌️
Love the DJI mikes!
Absolutely! First class like Joli Farms 😉✌️
@@FlynnsOnTheFly You've got friends in low places...
I agree w both of about water electricity. It has been. An issues..for a long time..
It’s easier to make friends with Ecuadorian folks who are trying to learn English and want some conversation practice. Moving beyond that purpose in the relationship can be challenging though.
Are you guys citizens of ecaudor? If so how hard was it to get a citizienship? I just came back from Medellin Colombia and loved it.
Hi! Currently we are temporary residents which is a 2 year term before you can convert to permanent resident. Citizenship happens a few years later still.
What was the biggest thing that surprised you? That you didn’t anticipate prior to your move?
What a PITA it is to live in a cash based culture and nobody ever has change 😂✌️.... How uncomfortable 90% of the furniture is here...
Hey thanks for this! What do you think of Loja? I’d like to live in a smaller city and start a small manufacturing business, so I’d need access to suppliers and such.
Hola Michael! We are not super familiar with Loja because we only go there when we absolutely have to do some banking or shopping... Compared to Cuenca it's no contest for us to choose Cuenca for a nicer city.
Hello to both of u ..enjoy. .the coffee...🇪🇨...how is Lucas 🐕???
Lucas is awesome 😁✌️
I'm sure my anxiety will not be a challenge if I move over there..I take Ativan daily and I have to look overly health or I will succum over here in N.Y😮😊
Hey. Do you know how much they want for the house? Is it listed? I am interested investing in a property there and rent it back to you guys. (visited the area several times)
Hi Peter! We moved out of the area 😁✌️
Why is everything so expensive, omg
150000 for a shed and a steep slope... crazy
600 for rent in Vilcabamba, lol
It's all relative ✌️
You are wrong about the Permanent Visa
1.for the first 2 years you can be gone 6 months each year
2. Then you can leave 2 years at a time INDEFINITELY
Thank you for keeping up with changes!
o i love coffee!
Hello..wouldn't you have gotten the same healthy/spiritual experience in the boonies in some southern state in the US? ❤
😂... We have never heard of any hillbilly meth retreats 😉✌️
I think there are moonshine retreats in TN and NC; living in a cabin could be as rewarding as living in Ecuador...👍🍻
What about u apartment issues..??..also .how both of u doing w Spanish. ??
Our Spanish has greatly improved! We understand most of what we hear and we can respond decently! We are practicing every week!
You will enjoy Banos, check it out
47%... 😂.. I'm currently living in a small mountain town about 3 hours south of Mexico City.. same thing here. 47% 😂
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@gregoriopuro in which mountain town in México do you live?
l lived 50 years in USA ,when back to Peru ,people the same keep it to itself dont let that bother me l live my life
How are you earning The dollar?
We both are hustling on line
I am with you. I can't handle beach heat.
Yep, we are making room for people that like sweltering great and humidity 😉✌️
Greetings from Archidona.. where the gringos are rare.. just the way I like it.. 😂.. it's awesome here guys.. however it is what you would call being out in the sticks.. but theres lots of kayaking, rafting, swimming, bicycling, jungle trekking on this side of the andes.. everyday is an adventure..
Hola Jeff! Yes, we have heard about the great water up there! We definitely miss the time we spent floating rivers in our kayaks in East TN. We will be up there one day soon!!! ✌️
Wait...they put ayahuasca up your nose instead of making you ingest it?
No, not ayahuasca...I wondered if anyone was going to comment on that🤣 It's another type of plant medicine, Huilca.
@FlynnsOnTheFly would love to hear ur experience of the effects
ugh. yet another confirmation that I will not be moving there. even though some videos glorify it, the reality is that I don't want to spend 9 hours on the road.
Hola Annie! It is possible to fly into Catamayo (Loja) from Quito and then it's only a 1hr ride to Vilcabamba...
I have a few questions…
I am curious why you chose Ecuador? Panama and Costa Rica are expat friendly as well…and seem to more popular than Ecuador?
From your observations Ecuador seems to be great for couples but what about for single people?
Thirdly, how important is it to acquire at least a conversational level of Spanish?
Hola Happy!
1. We were planning to move to Panama initially, but pivoted to Ecuador after watching another video and realized how much more Ecuador has to offer. We have met more travelers after living here and are reaffirmed in our decision...
2. It's easier for most couples to live more remote here and you form a team! We know single people that thrive in Cuenca and Quito, but in more remote areas single people report being lonely.
3. Transactional Spanish will get you everywhere here, but the more fluent you are the better ✌️
Is there some kind of natural Viagra in Cuenca's water that we need to know about? 😂
🤣 No, it's a inside joke with a subscriber ✌️
Immigrants?
Yes