Mary Byerly
@MByerly
American expat in Ecuador
Forum posts
27
Contacts
4
About me
American
Lives in Cuenca
Speaks English, working on Spanish
Registration: 01 October 2014
U.S. Expat Sentenced to Prison; Advertised EC Sex Tours on Craigslist by cccmedia
Patrick Minga, who was a visa facilitator in metro Quito and a controversial subject on 天美麻豆 Ecuador (see "Visa problems" thread) was sentenced February 6th in Orlando, Florida, to 57 months in a federal prison, Latin America Current ...
I knew the man. I agree. Read More
espa帽ol for Gringos by cccmedia
Let's find out if there's interest in a thread for folks who want to share or expand what they know about the Spanish language. I'm thinking tips, trix, quirks, observations, embarrassing moments, triumphal moments, and other encounters ...
And: (same source) Verb Conjugations for arriscar Gerund: arriscando Participle: arriscado The irregular conjugations of this verb are in ... Read More
espa帽ol for Gringos by cccmedia
Let's find out if there's interest in a thread for folks who want to share or expand what they know about the Spanish language. I'm thinking tips, trix, quirks, observations, embarrassing moments, triumphal moments, and other encounters ...
cccmedia, "*There is no such word as "arrismense," "arrismar" or any verb close to that at wordreference.com ..." Perhaps (from Spanishdict.com): arriscar transitive verb to risk pronominal verb arriscarse to take a ... Read More
espa帽ol for Gringos by cccmedia
Let's find out if there's interest in a thread for folks who want to share or expand what they know about the Spanish language. I'm thinking tips, trix, quirks, observations, embarrassing moments, triumphal moments, and other encounters ...
A good reference on conjugating verbs: http://www.spanishdict.com/. Read More
espa帽ol for Gringos by cccmedia
Let's find out if there's interest in a thread for folks who want to share or expand what they know about the Spanish language. I'm thinking tips, trix, quirks, observations, embarrassing moments, triumphal moments, and other encounters ...
OK, I was fine with what cccmedia had to say, but, suefrankdahl, huh? My old brain can handle only so much and so far, I can carry on a quick conversation about, say, mascara, but please, don't confuse the already confused. I knew no Spanish ... Read More
espa帽ol for Gringos by cccmedia
Let's find out if there's interest in a thread for folks who want to share or expand what they know about the Spanish language. I'm thinking tips, trix, quirks, observations, embarrassing moments, triumphal moments, and other encounters ...
I don't know about other computers, but my laptop (Dell) has a little keyboard in the taskbar (lower right side of screen) what can be set for Spanish or English or ? Alternately type keyboard into the "search programs or files" under ... Read More
How Ecuadorians view expats by Molari
Wife and I intend to visit and maybe invest in a business in Quito. I have read a couple places outside this site that "some" Ecuadorians in Cuenca think that Expats come to Cuenca to retire and (bluntly) die there. My question, is this ...
Legszzz, There are a number of people who would love to show you around (Cuenca area). Many of the drivers that are recommended on Gringo Tree (http://ecuador-retirement.gringotree.com/) and Gringo Post (http://www.gringopost.com/) are great and ... Read More
How Ecuadorians view expats by Molari
Wife and I intend to visit and maybe invest in a business in Quito. I have read a couple places outside this site that "some" Ecuadorians in Cuenca think that Expats come to Cuenca to retire and (bluntly) die there. My question, is this ...
Molari, I know you wanted to wait until you got here, but I happen to know of just the type of place you are talking about getting involved with: http://heartsofgoldfoundation.org/ Mary Read More
Social Security direct deposit to Ecuador Bank by MByerly
Which local (Ecuadorian) banks will accept direct deposits from SS? I found a site a couple years ago stating that there are 2 bank here in Ecuador who accept the direct deposit, but have forgotten which they were. I am thinking one was Guayaquil, ...
margomurdock, For what? Wire transfers? I haven't tried, but I suspect most banks will wire transfer with the required information - for a fee. Mine tells me they will, but I have yet to ask them to. Some require you to be present for the ... Read More
Social Security direct deposit to Ecuador Bank by MByerly
Which local (Ecuadorian) banks will accept direct deposits from SS? I found a site a couple years ago stating that there are 2 bank here in Ecuador who accept the direct deposit, but have forgotten which they were. I am thinking one was Guayaquil, ...
Luckydawg, Thank you for the advise. That is exactly what we have been doing for the past 1 1/2 years, however, we have been running into increasing difficulties getting cash from the ATMs (they pull the money from our account in the states, but ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador from Canada by Barbara Suderman
Hi, everyone out there! I am hoping you can help me with some issues and would appreciate your feedback. I am returning to Calgary, Canada on Tuesday to prepare for my move here at the end of June. Yes, I realize it is not the most opportune time ...
cccmedia, Thank you so much for setting the healthcare stories straight. I was planning to, but you beat me to it, and you did a better job than I could have anyway. I wish people would do research before getting hysterical about these ... Read More
Social Security direct deposit to Ecuador Bank by MByerly
Which local (Ecuadorian) banks will accept direct deposits from SS? I found a site a couple years ago stating that there are 2 bank here in Ecuador who accept the direct deposit, but have forgotten which they were. I am thinking one was Guayaquil, ...
Andrelitta, Thank you so much. I knew I had heard of another bank besides Guayaquil. Mary Read More
Social Security direct deposit to Ecuador Bank by MByerly
Which local (Ecuadorian) banks will accept direct deposits from SS? I found a site a couple years ago stating that there are 2 bank here in Ecuador who accept the direct deposit, but have forgotten which they were. I am thinking one was Guayaquil, ...
CCCMedia, That's what I thought. Thank you. Mary Read More
Social Security direct deposit to Ecuador Bank by MByerly
Which local (Ecuadorian) banks will accept direct deposits from SS? I found a site a couple years ago stating that there are 2 bank here in Ecuador who accept the direct deposit, but have forgotten which they were. I am thinking one was Guayaquil, ...
CCCMedia et al, Thank you so much for all the information. I was pretty sure that Banco Guayaquil, and one other bank can be set up with direct deposit, but unable to find any confirming information on-line. CCCMedia, did you have your account at ... Read More
Social Security direct deposit to Ecuador Bank by MByerly
Which local (Ecuadorian) banks will accept direct deposits from SS? I found a site a couple years ago stating that there are 2 bank here in Ecuador who accept the direct deposit, but have forgotten which they were. I am thinking one was Guayaquil, ...
Joanne, Great - Thanks again. I'll give that a go. Mary Read More
Social Security direct deposit to Ecuador Bank by MByerly
Which local (Ecuadorian) banks will accept direct deposits from SS? I found a site a couple years ago stating that there are 2 bank here in Ecuador who accept the direct deposit, but have forgotten which they were. I am thinking one was Guayaquil, ...
Joanne, Thank you for the links. I will check them out. Do you have to be present (in the States) to set up the debit card? Mary Read More
Social Security direct deposit to Ecuador Bank by MByerly
Which local (Ecuadorian) banks will accept direct deposits from SS? I found a site a couple years ago stating that there are 2 bank here in Ecuador who accept the direct deposit, but have forgotten which they were. I am thinking one was Guayaquil, ...
Joe, If I get a response, I will let you know. I am in Cuenca, but a lot of the bigger banks (like Pichincha and Guayaquil) are in most towns and all cities. We have an account at Pichincha, and they have been pretty good, but they do not accept ... Read More
Social Security direct deposit to Ecuador Bank
Which local (Ecuadorian) banks will accept direct deposits from SS? I found a site a couple years ago stating that there are 2 bank here in Ecuador who accept the direct deposit, but have forgotten which they were. I am thinking one was Guayaquil, ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Pattyhouck, Hi Patty, My husband and I live in Cuenca, but there is a national Social Security program here in Ecuador that we joined. It is called IESS and it costs my husband a bit over 72/month and me, as his dependent, 13/month. We are ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi Anemonies I do understand about the old/sick pets. When we came to Ecuador 1 1/2 years ago, our old dog, Pepper, was having issues and we thought he might not be around much longer. But like you, we couldn't leave him and he wasn't ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Anemonies, Do NOT fly with your pets as cargo. Bring them as checked baggage. If cargo, there is a lot more red tape, and no special handling. Also check if the airline you use has a special room for the pets (air pressure and temp controlled). ... Read More
Anybody living in Vilcabamba or Loja? by ActionMgt
You never see anything posted about Vilcabamba or Loja on this forum. Just wondering if anybody lives there that could tell me what it's like, if they like it there, and what the availability might be for renting a 2 bedroom small house with 2 ...
nick497777, I am also looking into Loja and I will definitely check out that community, Catamayo. Thank you for the information, Mary Read More
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 ...
Hector G. Quintana, Thank you so much for the information. We will need to to a run down there. Can you tell a little on cost of housing there? For, say, a 2 bed/2 bath house (not condo - we have a dog) preferably with at least a small yard? ... Read More
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 ...
Gentisle, Until just now, I had not heard of La Libertad, and it sounds great. We live in Cuenca now, and you are right - it rains - a lot. And it is a bit chilly for my bones, so we are considering a move to warmer climes, yet, being retired, ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Thank you so very much. Mary Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
We came to Ecuador in May of 2013 with our two dogs and me in a wheelchair. We started out in Quito, for about a month, staying at a bed and breakfast. Our first move was to Sucua, south of Macas next to the Amazon Jungle. It was beautiful, warm, ... Read More