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Virtually No Inflation in Ecuador

RONALD J. WATKINS Posted on November 25, 2022 by RonNovember 25, 2022

Inflation in Ecuador remains below three percent while there is virtually no unemployment. This comes as no surprise to me as I anticipated this when making my decision to retire here ten years ago. A consequence is the significant increase … Continue reading →

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

One Doctor Saw This Coming

RONALD J. WATKINS Posted on January 12, 2022 by RonJanuary 12, 2022

When the Covid pandemic first struck a very good friend retired here in Cuenca, Ecuador, told me his concerns and fears at what was about to happen. A former Naval Officer and medical doctor who specialized in holistic medicine before … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid 19, Ecuador, experts | Tagged Covid, Ecuador, expert

Cuenca, EC at Christmas

RONALD J. WATKINS Posted on December 23, 2021 by RonDecember 23, 2021

I’ve not written for some time. I can only blame laziness. But it has also been a very, very busy time. I have said from time to time that I never needed a social calendar until I retired. Just wait, … Continue reading →

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

EXPAT LIFE IN CUENCA, ECUADOR #4

RONALD J. WATKINS Posted on October 4, 2021 by RonOctober 4, 2021

Time for some Pros and Cons on moving to and living in Cuenca, Ecuador where I’ve lived these past eight years. I’ve told friends for some months now that once the worse restrictions of this so-called pandemic have passed there … Continue reading →

Posted in Cuenca, Ecuador | Tagged Cuenca, Ecuador, expats

EXPAT LIFE IN CUENCA, ECUADOR #2

RONALD J. WATKINS Posted on April 1, 2021 by RonApril 1, 2021

One of the major changes for North Americans [I use this term as about 10% of expats here are Canadian] have in adjusting to Cuenca is the food and eating habits. Ecuadorians eat virtually no breakfast, either nothing or perhaps … Continue reading →

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

EXPAT LIFE IN CUENCA, ECUADOR #1

RONALD J. WATKINS Posted on March 16, 2021 by RonMarch 16, 2021

This will be the first of an ongoing series about living as an expat in the Andes in South America. I had thought to start this earlier but political events in America have distracted me but I’m finally moving on. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecuador | Tagged Cuenca, Ecuador, expats, living abroad

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

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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