

Mitri Janho
@FromMontrealWithLove
Canadian °µÍø½ûÇø in Ecuador
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28
Contacts
1
About me
Canadian
Lives in Cuenca
Speaks English,French,Arabic,learning Spanish
Registration: 02 February 2012
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Cuenca Rentals by Pankonin
My wife and I are retired and interested in spending time in Ecuador. She speaks Spanish well. We will be in Cuenca, Jan and Feb 2013 and are looking for a reasonalble place to rent for a month. Would like to be able to walk to all necessary ...

You need to be more specific if you expect to receive answers that address your situation. ''Expensive'', ''close to things'' etc. can mean different things to different people. Four months from your arrival is gives you plenty of time to create a ... Read More


Cuenca Rentals by Pankonin
My wife and I are retired and interested in spending time in Ecuador. She speaks Spanish well. We will be in Cuenca, Jan and Feb 2013 and are looking for a reasonalble place to rent for a month. Would like to be able to walk to all necessary ...

You need to be more specific about your needs if you expect answers that will help you. ''Expensive'', ''reasonable place to rent'' and ''close to necessary places'' can mean different things to different people. Four months from now is a long time. ... Read More


Packing Vital Documents by Dispirit
Hello °µÍø½ûÇøriates: My name is Diane and I will be coming this year to Cuenca. AS I am doing my packing up, I am concerned as to how I should transport vital documents such as tax returns, bank documents, etc. These documents have vital ...

Hi Diane, I just saw your question. In case it helps, here is what I did. Everything prior to 7 years destroyed, tax returns and pertaining papers of the last 7 years labelled and given to my accountant. All past credit card statements etc. ... Read More


°µÍø½ûÇøs in ecuador by katet1955
looking for °µÍø½ûÇøs in ecuador to communicate with. we are planning to move there in 2012 but would like someone to email with about questions and experiences. thanks

Thank you Vinny, How do I reach you in Cuenca? Mitri Read More


°µÍø½ûÇøs in ecuador by katet1955
looking for °µÍø½ûÇøs in ecuador to communicate with. we are planning to move there in 2012 but would like someone to email with about questions and experiences. thanks

Yesterday was our first day in Quito. Took a guided city tour on a open deck bus. Tried 3 restaurants : Very cheap :), cheap (laughed a lot) and expensive (by Ecuador standards), the wine was same price as in Montreal (where it is a state ... Read More


Moving to Ecuador...Learning Spanish...Selling Everything by ecuadorgeorge
This morning I woke up saying “Buenos dias” to myself and “Como estas”? And my answer was “Me siento bien” (I feel good). Waking up and speaking Spanish is a pretty good sign that I am learning this new language. Albeit slowly, learning is ...

Finally the date is set! The tickets are bought and we know where we are staying in Quito. We rented the newly renovated and furnished apartment that Epsen had been setting up in the central area and we are anxious to wake up in Quito on April 23rd. ... Read More


Paying Taxes In Ecuador by jctex7
Hi, how does an American retiree living in Ecuador pay taxes on his pensions?

Thank you Bruce, This has been a great help! Read More


Must do's in Cuenca by KuskoCouple
My boyfriend and I will be in Cuenca for 3 weeks beginning May 14. In this amount of time, what are the best things to do and places to see? Thanks.

Hi KuskoCouple, Edith and I expect to be in Cuenca around that time. Hope to run into you and exchange stories. By the way Alaska has always fascinated me and at some point I was considering moving there. Mitri Read More


°µÍø½ûÇøs in ecuador by katet1955
looking for °µÍø½ûÇøs in ecuador to communicate with. we are planning to move there in 2012 but would like someone to email with about questions and experiences. thanks

Hi Kate, We will be leaving in a couple of weeks to explore the possiblities in Quito then in Cuenca. We intend to stay 2-3 weeks in each before we decide where to settle. We will let you know about our experiences regarding our initial stays. We ... Read More


Paying Taxes In Ecuador by jctex7
Hi, how does an American retiree living in Ecuador pay taxes on his pensions?

Who makes the decision as to where you pay taxes for a Canadian just moved to Ecuador after a resident's visa is obtained? And what are the income tax rates in Ecuador ? Thanks for any input! Read More


Moving to Ecuador...Learning Spanish...Selling Everything by ecuadorgeorge
This morning I woke up saying “Buenos dias” to myself and “Como estas”? And my answer was “Me siento bien” (I feel good). Waking up and speaking Spanish is a pretty good sign that I am learning this new language. Albeit slowly, learning is ...

You are bringing a lot more stuff than we do. Hoping this can reduce the stress while packing, here is what we did. We had assembled everything in the same room and set up a table for the packers to work on, then I set things by groups and took a ... Read More


Moving to Ecuador...Learning Spanish...Selling Everything by ecuadorgeorge
This morning I woke up saying “Buenos dias” to myself and “Como estas”? And my answer was “Me siento bien” (I feel good). Waking up and speaking Spanish is a pretty good sign that I am learning this new language. Albeit slowly, learning is ...

Hi again Cheryn and Bruce, I just realised your house in Cuenca is ready. Congratulations! Did you have it built? Was it hard to find and architect/contractor? Tell me it is an earth-house! I love these! Mitri Read More


Moving to Ecuador...Learning Spanish...Selling Everything by ecuadorgeorge
This morning I woke up saying “Buenos dias” to myself and “Como estas”? And my answer was “Me siento bien” (I feel good). Waking up and speaking Spanish is a pretty good sign that I am learning this new language. Albeit slowly, learning is ...

Hi Cheryn & Bruce, You mention that you have to give the list of stuff you are shipping to the consulate. When we did that a week ago, they did not want it. They said we will need it only in Ecuador when we apply for the residents' visa. So they ... Read More


Moving to Ecuador...Learning Spanish...Selling Everything by ecuadorgeorge
This morning I woke up saying “Buenos dias” to myself and “Como estas”? And my answer was “Me siento bien” (I feel good). Waking up and speaking Spanish is a pretty good sign that I am learning this new language. Albeit slowly, learning is ...

Yes !!! I salute your decision and your actions. About 2 weeks left before departure, and selling the remaining items, I am already feeling the wind beneath my wings and anxious for D day to arrive! Did you say 20 cents on the dollar? You're doing ... Read More


Need recomendations for a good Immigration Lawyer by worleyld
I need some help PLEASE. I need recommendations for a good Immigration Lawyer in Ecuador. I had planned on applying for my residency on my own, but after dealing with the Consulate office in Houston today I think I would like someone else to deal ...

Thank you Leonard for your comments. I'll give you a shout when we're in Quito and we'll get together. Mitri Read More