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New Year’s Eve in Cuenca, Ecuador

RONALD J. WATKINS Posted on December 29, 2020 by RonDecember 29, 2020

In Ecuador, as in many Latin American countries, the custom on New Year’s Eve is to burn a human figure dummy. These dummies are about three-fifth full size, dressed in all manner of clothing, often designed to resemble political figures. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cuenca, New Year's Eve | Tagged Cuenca, Ecuador, expats, New Years Eve, viejos

#1 NYT Bestseller

RONALD J. WATKINS Posted on December 27, 2020 by RonDecember 27, 2020

“Justice Gorsuch’s book reminds us that our government exists primarily to protect our freedom and that this framework is something we ought to work to preserve. Preserve not just for ourselves but for future generations of Americans so that they … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindle book | Tagged constitution, Gorsuch, SCOTUS

Christmas in Cuenca, Ecuador

RONALD J. WATKINS Posted on December 24, 2020 by RonDecember 24, 2020

Though the national and state governments here have prohibited a normal Christmas, the spirit remains. We look forward to returning next year to the usual colorful and joyous festivities. From two years ago:

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Posted in Christmas, Ecuador | Tagged Christmas, Cuenca, Ecuador

A Taste of Cuenca, Ecuador

RONALD J. WATKINS Posted on December 23, 2020 by RonDecember 23, 2020

We’ve been retired here in Cuenca in the Andes for over seven years. I’ll be posting about expat life and expat life in South America from time to time. Here is a popular website that keeps English speaking expats up … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecuador | Tagged Cuenca, Ecuador, expat, volcanos

China Decline Beginning

RONALD J. WATKINS Posted on December 22, 2020 by RonDecember 22, 2020

According to The Federalist, just as Japan faltered in the 90’s when ‘everyone’ thought they were on the verge of becoming the dominant world economic power, so too is China now beginning to falter. Having overextended itself it is about … Continue reading →

Posted in Red China | Tagged China, China decline

The Original Swiss Army Knife

RONALD J. WATKINS Posted on December 19, 2020 by RonDecember 19, 2020

DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT. Compact, agile and ready to face any adventure head-on.

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Posted in Amazon | Tagged knife, pocket knife, swiss army knife

There Are Reasons for Bitcoin’s Explosive Growth

RONALD J. WATKINS Posted on December 18, 2020 by RonDecember 18, 2020

Traditional economists and financiers disparage crypto currencies and in particular Bitcoin at every opportunity. They have bet their careers on fiat currencies and trading in stock markets. It is not in their interest to acknowledge that their world is crumbling … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitcoin | Tagged Bitcoin, BlackRock, gold, inflation

Bitcoin Sets All Time Record

RONALD J. WATKINS Posted on December 16, 2020 by RonDecember 16, 2020

TODAY BITCOIN BROKE $20,000 FOR THE FIRST TIME Unlike Bitcoin’s previous flirt with 20K this one is based on a fundamental change in investors. Bitcoin is increasingly seen as a store of value, a protection from inflation and from government … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitcoin | Tagged Bitcoin, Bitcoin book, cyber currency

As We Move Toward a Joyous Christmas

RONALD J. WATKINS Posted on December 15, 2020 by RonDecember 15, 2020
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Posted in Christmas | Tagged Christmas, Cuenca, Ecuador, Joy to the World

Christmas in Cuenca, Ecuador

RONALD J. WATKINS Posted on December 13, 2020 by RonDecember 13, 2020

Until this year, Christmas here has been one of the highlights of living in the Andes. The “juice” as a good friend said last week. The annual Christmas Eve parade of children draws more than 100,000 visitors from throughout the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecuador | Tagged Christmas, Cuenca, Ecuador, Feliz Navidad, parade

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