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SarahPin

SarahPin

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Canadian looking for information about Ecuador

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Canadian

Lives in Ottawa

Registration: 08 January 2013

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I am about to retire with very limited funds and am looking for a quiet peaceful existence as inexpensively as possible. I think that I would like to live among Ecuadoran people and will do my best to speak enough Spanish to at least acquire food before travelling to Ecuador LOL. Although I am sure that I will crave that touch of home and the sound of English, I fail to see the purpose to moving to a completely new environment in order to live exactly the same way I always have at home. I hope to be able to immerse myself in both the expat and local communities, if at all possible. I strongly believe that a house without a dog is not a home, so I hope to find a loveable mutt to share my life in Ecuador, therefore, veterinary care will be a necessary part of my needs. I will need to be able to have access to my Canadian pension funds in Ecuador. I will need affordable housing, preferably purchased mortgage-free with savings. I need to know everything about immigrating to Ecuador, before I take the plunge. Climate, Cost of living (property taxes etc.), Safety (particularly for a female on her own) etc. etc. Bring it on, I am a sponge waiting to absorb both the good and the bad. Thank you. Sarah
Interests: dogs, Learning/Studying, swimming, Reading, relaxing, writing

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SarahPin replied to a thread
13 years ago
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Canadian looking to retire in Ecuador by SarahPin

Somebody mentioned in one post I read, but cannot seem to find again,that International Living Magazine paints an rosy picture of life for Expats in Ecuador. Just how rosy??? I would really like to hear from Canadian Expats about their experiences ...

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Barbara, It has to go through the computer does it not? My home computer is currently 'hors de combat', but as soon as it is fixed, I'll get my friend to show e how to use Skype. Sarah Read More

SarahPin
SarahPin replied to a thread
13 years ago
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Canadian looking to retire in Ecuador by SarahPin

Somebody mentioned in one post I read, but cannot seem to find again,that International Living Magazine paints an rosy picture of life for Expats in Ecuador. Just how rosy??? I would really like to hear from Canadian Expats about their experiences ...

SarahPin

Barbara, Thank you for your reply. You must be more technologically in tune than I. I do not have Skype as,quite frankly, I cannot figure out how to use that system. I will ask my friend if he can guide me through the process. In the meantime, I ... Read More

SarahPin
SarahPin replied to a thread
13 years ago
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Canadian looking to retire in Ecuador by SarahPin

Somebody mentioned in one post I read, but cannot seem to find again,that International Living Magazine paints an rosy picture of life for Expats in Ecuador. Just how rosy??? I would really like to hear from Canadian Expats about their experiences ...

SarahPin

Thank you Bryan, I was beginning to think there was something a bit fishy. Liv. as it would seem they are in it for the money with their seminars or whatever they call them. You've got to fly to these and then I guess they try to sell you some ... Read More

SarahPin
SarahPin replied to a thread
13 years ago
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Canadian looking to retire in Ecuador by SarahPin

Somebody mentioned in one post I read, but cannot seem to find again,that International Living Magazine paints an rosy picture of life for Expats in Ecuador. Just how rosy??? I would really like to hear from Canadian Expats about their experiences ...

SarahPin

I am retiring on Good Friday, 29 March 2013. It is with mixed feelings as I love the people I work with and hate to leave them, but the pain has forced my hand. I turned 65 last July, but kept hoping that the surgery done on my neck would be the ... Read More

SarahPin
SarahPin replied to a thread
13 years ago
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Canadian looking to retire in Ecuador by SarahPin

Somebody mentioned in one post I read, but cannot seem to find again,that International Living Magazine paints an rosy picture of life for Expats in Ecuador. Just how rosy??? I would really like to hear from Canadian Expats about their experiences ...

SarahPin

Pensionado, Thank you for your reply. I know that I really need to take the plunge and get a genuine feel for the place, but appreciate all the information I can glean from you and others, who have already beaten me to it. I have really bad ... Read More

SarahPin
SarahPin replied to a thread
13 years ago
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Canadian looking to retire in Ecuador by SarahPin

Somebody mentioned in one post I read, but cannot seem to find again,that International Living Magazine paints an rosy picture of life for Expats in Ecuador. Just how rosy??? I would really like to hear from Canadian Expats about their experiences ...

SarahPin

Thank you Aur茅lie, I am still working my way through this maze, so please pardon errors and feel free to guide me, when I get lost. Thank you again, Sarah Read More

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SarahPin created a thread
13 years ago

Canadian looking to retire in Ecuador

Somebody mentioned in one post I read, but cannot seem to find again,that International Living Magazine paints an rosy picture of life for Expats in Ecuador. Just how rosy??? I would really like to hear from Canadian Expats about their experiences ... Read More