Patricia Grimm
@CuencaSun
American expat in Ecuador
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About me
American
Lives in Cuenca
Speaks English; learning Spanish
Registration: 29 July 2015
About
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Cuenca, Ecuador
We were involved in starting an English-speaking Christian church in Cuenca.
Also, we like to write about our experiences in our blog: www.grimmsecuadortraveltales.blogspot.com.
I was a paralegal / administrative assistant / executive assistant -- but now am retired.
Cuenca is a wonderful place to live. It reminds me of what living in the States used to be like (in the 1950's) -- and the weather is exactly like where I grew up (at the beach in Southern California). Because the cost of living is so low (for us expats), we can travel and live more extravagantly than in the States (all of our income in the States went to paying expenses -- but in Cuenca, we have money left over to have fun!).
Getting used to the culture and learning the language are drawbacks. Luckily, we both have a natural curiosity and are adventurous and positive people -- so we've been up for the challenge.
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Activity
Driving in Ecuador by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Ecuador? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Driving in Ecuador is not for the faint of heart! Expect the unexpected at all times while on the road. Many Ecuadorian drivers don't have drivers' licenses or insurance -- they just get behind the wheel and go. They don't realize ... Read More
From Working Years to Retirement Years
It's hard to believe that my husband and I have been in Cuenca for five years now. We've been married for 26 years (married in 1989). We were both still working and when we thought ahead of our retirement dreams, they did not include ... Read More