Cuenca is a cool, unique city. I lived there for a year and a half. Blackouts are a problem. Water availability also a challenge. It will be back, but right now, might not be the best option.
Thanks for mentioning the Thriving in Cuenca Facebook group! And sorry I missed you at the newcomers lunch! I was there but I didn't know it was you. I would have said hello.
It’s good to hear about you move to Cuenca! I’m heading back to Ecuador and hope to visit Cuenca soon. Any suggestions on where to stay for 3-5 days? Hopefully I’ll get to meet you both while I’m there. Of course I’m an introvert too so…
We have limited experience with accommodations here in Cuenca, our friend LaRahna may have a vacancy during your trip, or you'd have to go with booking.com or Airbnb, and we may be able to help you choose from there.
Welcome!! The water temperature... that water gets hotter than the Devil's breath! Your skin will melt off lol! When you find the Chinese restaurant, please let me know!
Than you for sharing your experience. I am still not sold on Cuenca, even after my discovery trip. I will stay optimistic but I have lived near or in a city of 260k- 4 mil. Literally escaping to higher elevation on weekends to escape 115 degree heat and all the people. Dont get me wrong convivence of stores of great . But I am done with so many people.
We hear you! We lived in a large metro area for a long time, and even here in Cuenca we find ourselves staying away from overcrowded areas unless we have a need to be there. That's why we chose to live in a quiet suburb as opposed to the busy areas near centro.
Try to find the valve where the water comes into your house and turn up the water pressure. They need high water pressure I guess Ours is under the kitchen sink. We also had the landlord replace the water heater. Of yours wont, get a new one yourself. Our water is soooo hot for as long as we want!
Welcome to Cuenca. We actually have not been getting much rain which we really need, glad you brought it with you. I read that we need like 30 plus days of rain to catch up. Cuenca is super walkable but the sun is very strong here like the coast. You might find coca leaves at the market on calle larga, 10 de Augusto.
There is an Indian Restaurant across (west )from Parque De La Madre that JP and Amelia loved. I loved one that was on the north side of Calle Larga about 1/2 way on the street between Tarqui and pomepongo museo.
@@LivingLovingAbroad it's Paradise indian by the park. The Chinese I think you are talking about is right near there. But we like ZZ Jefes (Canton chifa zz Jefes me thinks) it is more affordable and more like American style Chinese.) across from Fybecca near McDonald's at Parque de la Madre as well.
You guys are so inspirational. LaShon is so funny, she watching the $$$, I would be Steve and my husband would be LaShon. So glad you already have a community in Ecaudor. Congrats.
Castor oil right after shower helps a lot (could mix with almond oil or another). And the rain (before current situation), I still always carry my umbrella because it would rain any moment. Glad you are here. Chinese restaurant:: Delicias downtown Cuenca. What is that website where you get the time of the blackouts? I haven't seen that one.
@@LivingLovingAbroad my drivers lic. they wont let me renew til Nov. 1. hoping two weeks back...... Im half tempted to just let it expire. This gives me four years to decide.
so happy for you. I'm worried as all get out to find a place..... deal w altitude; areas of Cuenca... Jamie, if you read this,,,what area do you live in...recommend? be there in one month.
There's a Chinese restaurant over in El Vergel that seems really popular but I personally love Szechuan spicy Chinese food. And there is a very authentic 1 over in Gringolandia called Ta Lico. Also El Capitan for Seafood. And in Cento there is Sofy Glocal. Sofy was fantastic the first visit and meh the second.
I had an order with $56 custom fee and then i TOOK OUT an item and it went up to $1400 fee. Took it out. So there os something wrong with their system.
so much information in one video, thank u so much
Thanks and you're welcome 😁
Welcome to Cuenca
Thanks
Thai Lotus is great!
Gonna check it out, thanks 🙏🏾
I really in enjoyed this. You made me laugh and smile several times. 🤗
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Cuenca is a cool, unique city. I lived there for a year and a half. Blackouts are a problem. Water availability also a challenge. It will be back, but right now, might not be the best option.
coca tea for altitude sickness is used a lot in Peru.Coca tea help me a lot when I went to Cusco.
I've asked at the mercados and a few tiendas but can't find any.
Thanks so much happy to see both of u
Thanks
Congrats on the new move! Looks beautiful there 😍
Thank you!! 😊
another tropical storm coming in,,,lots of surrounding clouds, both sides northern SA. Lets hope alot of rain.
Thank you for joining Crafty in Cuenca. I am the new admin of the group Hope to see you in one of our craft day.
You're welcome and Thank you for watching.
can you buy yarn?? merino etc,,,nice,,,and needles ? im a garment knitter
Thanks for mentioning the Thriving in Cuenca Facebook group! And sorry I missed you at the newcomers lunch! I was there but I didn't know it was you. I would have said hello.
No worries, we'll run into you some time lol
It’s good to hear about you move to Cuenca! I’m heading back to Ecuador and hope to visit Cuenca soon. Any suggestions on where to stay for 3-5 days? Hopefully I’ll get to meet you both while I’m there. Of course I’m an introvert too so…
We have limited experience with accommodations here in Cuenca, our friend LaRahna may have a vacancy during your trip, or you'd have to go with booking.com or Airbnb, and we may be able to help you choose from there.
In the Sierra it rains everyday the entire year. You have to get used to it. And the rainy season does not begin until the end of the year.
Welcome!! The water temperature... that water gets hotter than the Devil's breath! Your skin will melt off lol! When you find the Chinese restaurant, please let me know!
😆😆😆 Will do
The humidity is definitely lower here. I use castor oil! Now let me go hydrate!
Good idea
Than you for sharing your experience. I am still not sold on Cuenca, even after my discovery trip. I will stay optimistic but I have lived near or in a city of 260k- 4 mil. Literally escaping to higher elevation on weekends to escape 115 degree heat and all the people. Dont get me wrong convivence of stores of great . But I am done with so many people.
We hear you! We lived in a large metro area for a long time, and even here in Cuenca we find ourselves staying away from overcrowded areas unless we have a need to be there. That's why we chose to live in a quiet suburb as opposed to the busy areas near centro.
Try to find the valve where the water comes into your house and turn up the water pressure. They need high water pressure I guess Ours is under the kitchen sink. We also had the landlord replace the water heater. Of yours wont, get a new one yourself. Our water is soooo hot for as long as we want!
We got it figured out now lol, initially the issue was the gas tank was low and needed to be replaced
Welcome to Cuenca. We actually have not been getting much rain which we really need, glad you brought it with you. I read that we need like 30 plus days of rain to catch up. Cuenca is super walkable but the sun is very strong here like the coast. You might find coca leaves at the market on calle larga, 10 de Augusto.
Gracias, glad to be here 😁
Someone else in a video said that there is a $1.50 minimum in the taxis.
Depends where you live in the country
They sell low sodium salt at supermaxis (which is potassium) which will help with your electrolytes as well.
We keep pink salt and low salt mixed together.
@@jamielivingston7765 can you buy the pink salt in EC?
I drink salted water also, altitude dehydration is real…. LOL, lotion is a notable budget item! I add castor oil
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There is an Indian Restaurant across (west )from Parque De La Madre that JP and Amelia loved. I loved one that was on the north side of Calle Larga about 1/2 way on the street between Tarqui and pomepongo museo.
Gracias, we'll look into it 😀
@@LivingLovingAbroad it's Paradise indian by the park. The Chinese I think you are talking about is right near there. But we like ZZ Jefes (Canton chifa zz Jefes me thinks) it is more affordable and more like American style Chinese.) across from Fybecca near McDonald's at Parque de la Madre as well.
TheExplorasDiary has Indian restaranthey love,,,more near or in El Centro
You guys are so inspirational. LaShon is so funny, she watching the $$$, I would be Steve and my husband would be LaShon. So glad you already have a community in Ecaudor. Congrats.
Thanks so much!!
Castor oil right after shower helps a lot (could mix with almond oil or another). And the rain (before current situation), I still always carry my umbrella because it would rain any moment. Glad you are here. Chinese restaurant:: Delicias downtown Cuenca. What is that website where you get the time of the blackouts? I haven't seen that one.
Great advice, thanks 👍🏾 you can go to Centrosur, they also have an app
I recommend Punjabi for Indian Food. I'm so glad you get to garden now. Enjoy!
Added to my list 👌🏾
I get two suitcases and I'm not going back to US. You two have made lots of trips back or overseas...Italy,,,Bali....new bed...🙂
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@@LivingLovingAbroad I'm envious
@@LivingLovingAbroad my drivers lic. they wont let me renew til Nov. 1. hoping two weeks back...... Im half tempted to just let it expire. This gives me four years to decide.
@@BPe-ie9jeis Ecuador okay in terms of finding jobs to support your stay?
???? is that the real bakground or picture??? beautiful.
It was a real pic I took in the Cajas
@@LivingLovingAbroad beautiful,,enjoyed. You are talented
so happy for you. I'm worried as all get out to find a place..... deal w altitude; areas of Cuenca... Jamie, if you read this,,,what area do you live in...recommend? be there in one month.
How much did you have to pay the movers?
The truck was $460, the movers in Cuenca were $40 (normally $35 but we arrived at night so it was extra)
@@LivingLovingAbroad oh thank you for answering
Is the background a photograph or is it real?
It's a photo I took in the Cajas, I thought it would make a nice backdrop lol
There's a Chinese restaurant over in El Vergel that seems really popular but I personally love Szechuan spicy Chinese food. And there is a very authentic 1 over in Gringolandia called Ta Lico.
Also El Capitan for Seafood. And in Cento there is Sofy Glocal. Sofy was fantastic the first visit and meh the second.
Nice, I'll look that up!
Try Ammonium Lactate 12%, works fine and very cost effective as a skin lotion.
Thanks 👍🏾
We had a delivery straight to the house, $5. I only order items “ship to Ecuador “, do you think that might affect the price?
We made sure to only choose those items, we'll just have to use trial and error lol
They go by the minute and by the mile. It seems dramatic because it goes up by the penny.
Also, I believe the minimum is a 1.50.
@@barbaracurry6958 during the day and at night 1.75
You guys missed the cold season.
Good 😆😆
can you think about video.......taking bus........dont know if you take transvia,,,,,,,real world transportation????
Perhaps 😊
Good morning
I’ll be in Cuenca on my 4th visit Jan 7-16,2025. Pls let me know how to connect with you. Many thx
Send an email to livinglovingabroad@gmail 👍🏾
I had an order with $56 custom fee and then i TOOK OUT an item and it went up to $1400 fee. Took it out. So there os something wrong with their system.
😆😆😆 sounds about right
I wouldn't drink the tap water even if the authorities day it's ok. Greetings from Guayaquil.
@@jdsantibanezis there anything like job in Guayaquil? I am thinking about moving to Ecuador
@@ericdixon627 What kind of job?
There are waaaaaay to many cuenca facebook groups!
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find some real coconut oil, probably by vendor,,, street
Cheap coconut is hard to come by honestly which is curious since coconuts are so plentiful in the country
@@LivingLovingAbroad TheExplorasDiary showed coming across someone w cart...scooped the real stuff out into plastic bag. 🙂
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