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Marthy54

Marthy54

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American °µÍø½ûÇø in Ecuador

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19

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About me

American

Lives in Quito

Speaks English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese

Registration: 27 May 2014

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Marthy54 replied to a thread
10 years ago
riojoane

Considering moving from California to Banos, Ecuador by riojoane

Hello, anyone our there living in Banos, Ecuador? From what I can tell on-line, it looks like an interesting place. If you are a resident, or are familiar with Banos, I would love to hear if you think it is a good choice for a woman to settle down ...

Marthy54

Ciao Sirbob, Bienvenuto al Equa atore?, cuanto dovi pensi che voglie vivere?, io sono stata a la Italia molti ani fa, me ricordo un po il italiano, ma visogno practicarlo. Si poso ayudarti lasha sapere. Read More

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10 years ago
Victoria in SC

Tickets bought! September 10th Car rental, Yes or No? Reaching out by Victoria in SC

Hi, I'm so excited, tickets purchase and my husband and I will be arriving in 2 weeks for a visit to explore Quito and Cuenca. Having said that, I know that are many other beautiful place but for this trip we are concentrating on those areas. ...

Marthy54

Victoria You will be better off going by plane, or hiring someone here to go to Cuenca, car rental is quite expensive here, if you want more information just write me. Marthy Read More

Marthy54 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Susan F.

Changes in US policies on °µÍø½ûÇøs Earning Abroad by Susan F.

I've been hearing about many changes that the US is placing on foreign banks who handle US °µÍø½ûÇøs's accounts. I am in the process of considering retirement in Ecuador. My money would come from a small trust and my Social Security income. ...

Marthy54

Susan: You can keep your money in USA, not need to open an account here, if you have a debit card you can pull money from any versatel machine here in Ecuador. Read More

Marthy54 replied to a thread
11 years ago
kiwibuddy1

new to the board and interested in retiring in Ecuador by kiwibuddy1

I was born in Canada, and have lived most of my live here (I taught for one year in New Zealand). I have been very fortunate to work in a number of interesting fields (historical research, social work, writer) and have been a teacher in the Ontario ...

Marthy54

If you are considering Cumbaya, please contact me at suquita352@ gmail.com We will love to have you in Ecuador! Read More

Marthy54 replied to a thread
11 years ago
ElCangrikiwi

Dog friendly in quito. Help!! by ElCangrikiwi

We arrived yesterday in quito with our service dog only to be turned away from hotels that were listed as dog friendly. We ended up spending what we expected to be a months rent for two days in the Sheraton. What we would really like is a small ...

Marthy54

I know an American lady who is renting an small place in Tumbaco, if you are interested please send me your email and I will forward to you hers, she will welcome your dog for sure. How big is the dog?, how many people? Read More

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11 years ago
Eric Whalley

where do we start quito rental by Eric Whalley

We are currently living in San Jose Costa Rica. My wife says she wants to rent next winter in Quito. We are fit. I am a British national ,she is Canadian. need a furnished two bedroom apartment .Second bedroom for friends and family. What are the ...

Marthy54

I can help you, please write to Marthy suquita352@gmail.com, I live in Cumbaya a very nice area about 15 minutes from Quito. Read More

Marthy54 replied to a thread
11 years ago
carolynhunter

Need help by carolynhunter

am a severely physically handicapped elderly lady, with not much savings, thinking of moving permanently to a portion of ecquador that has temperatures from 70 to 80 degrees, in the salinas area. tried to get pensioners visa from consulate but ...

Marthy54

I totally agree with you William, I am so sorry Carolyn but your story is full of inconsistency,you claim to be 78 years old, I am pretty sure you collect Social Security, they will do direct deposit to your bank, all you need is your debit card to ... Read More

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11 years ago
carolynhunter

Need help by carolynhunter

am a severely physically handicapped elderly lady, with not much savings, thinking of moving permanently to a portion of ecquador that has temperatures from 70 to 80 degrees, in the salinas area. tried to get pensioners visa from consulate but ...

Marthy54

Ask them to call me at 0999276295 this is Marthy Read More

Marthy54 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Bazseville

Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville

Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...

Marthy54

I am sorry to disagree with you, I live in Cumbaya for $400 a month in a nice apartment, there is also mercados where you can buy for the same prices you buy vegetables and fruits in other places in Ecuador, There is also many little towns around ... Read More

Marthy54 replied to a thread
11 years ago
riojoane

Considering moving from California to Banos, Ecuador by riojoane

Hello, anyone our there living in Banos, Ecuador? From what I can tell on-line, it looks like an interesting place. If you are a resident, or are familiar with Banos, I would love to hear if you think it is a good choice for a woman to settle down ...

Marthy54

Hello Riojane: Well, I see no problem with Banos, for me is toooooo isolated, not too much there, if you are a kind of person that can adjust to that kind of enviroment then it will be fine. I live in a very nice area outside of Quito, is called ... Read More

Marthy54 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Manon Rene

Want to check out Ecuador by Manon Rene

My daughter my husband and I want to go to Ecuador in October to check it out to see if we would like to spend our winters there. I don't know where to start looking for places to stay etc...

Marthy54

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11 years ago
Chrisandra

Is Ecuador a Good Place For a Single 60-Year Old Woman? by Chrisandra

My name is Chrisandra and I am a youthful, fit 60-year old woman thinking of retiring (alone) to Ecuador (Quito?) or Panama in maybe 2 years. I will have about $1,400 a month to live on and am frugal with simple tastes. I hope to rent a small ...

Marthy54

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Marthy54 replied to a thread
11 years ago
TahoeTrish

Single Lady wanting to move to Ecuador by TahoeTrish

Would love to hear from °µÍø½ûÇøs living in Ecuador I am wanting to retire soon and rent a place there large enough for a garden.......not a condo would like a home. Is it safe for a single lady living alone in Ecuador... thank you for your ...

Marthy54

Hello Trish: Is very safe for you to live here in Ecuador, you just need to live in a good neighborhood surrounded by good people, like anywhere else there is good and bad people here, but I would say there is less crime than any city in USA. I own ... Read More

Marthy54 replied to a thread
11 years ago
carolynhunter

Need help by carolynhunter

am a severely physically handicapped elderly lady, with not much savings, thinking of moving permanently to a portion of ecquador that has temperatures from 70 to 80 degrees, in the salinas area. tried to get pensioners visa from consulate but ...

Marthy54

Hello Carolyn: Wish you the best, if you need any help in Quito, let me know, I am willing to help. When are you coming? and where are you planning to move in Ecuador? Read More

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11 years ago
BobH

A Brief Personal Note by BobH

I don't want to get off-topic, but I guess this could be called °µÍø½ûÇø-related: I have suffered a health-related issue that has required me to return unexpectedly to the US. I'm not sure how long I'll be here it looks like it could be ...

Marthy54

Good luck Bob, and I wish a quick recovery so you can come back soon to Ecuador. Read More