Sherryne
American looking for information about Ecuador
Forum posts
15
Contacts
5
About me
American
Lives in Puerto Lopez
Speaks English and Spanish is improving daily!
Registration: 25 June 2013
About
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Ecuador
Puerto Lopeez, Ecuador
Life is quiet, as I prefer and hoped it would be. I take Spanish lessons from a local school, and my teacher has helped me tremendously to gain insight into the people and the wayd of Ecuadorian culture in this village.
I am retired
I live right on the edge of the ocean and it costs nearly nothing to live here
The only thing I could maybe complain about is there us no movie theatre.
USA
Activity
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Thanks you! I have already sent the email, but I will look at the website. How did you like Loja? Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Thank you! Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
The email address you gave for person in Loja is incorrect. Would you please check it again & post corrected address? Thanks! Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Hi, Lee -- If you were responding directly to me & my profile info, I'm sorry to say that it is horribly out of date!! I have already moved to Ecuador -- more than a year ago. I. Love. It!!! I moved to Puerto Lopez, on the coast. I get ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
I wish I could make a helpful suggestion for you. I live in Puerto Lopez on the ocean and, while it is beautiful and peaceful, just like I was seeking, I don't know that this is where I would want to school my children. That answer is ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Hi, Shirl51 -- I applaud you for your willingness to just step out there. That's pretty much what I did in Nov. 2013 -- just stepped out there and brought my dog with me to Ecuador. However, I did start looking at what was available and what I ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Glad you have decided to give Ecuador a shot after all. Not sure what is "feasible" in your opinion. Flights will probably be more expensive during Dec & Jan, unless you investigate & purchase several months in advance. Weather ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
BobH -- best wishes for successful outcome of your medical issues and hope you will be returning soon in tiptop shape!! The observation you made about the job being performed as it relates to skin color made me kind of chuckle. While you are there ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
I agree 100% on the comment about skin color being a major social determinative factor. I believe the deference and preference shown to a person with lighter skin color is due more to a class distinction rather than racial distinction. The lighter ... Read More
United States Postal Service and Customs by frugalpirate
So I've read through the threads. With the extra fees they have on airlines, I thought it might be easier to send some of my clothes and things down through the mail. It's around 60 bucks for 20 pounds. I read the restrictions on the USPS site and ...
I received a similar shock when considering how best to bring my clothing. I was told that I could not ship used clothing into Ecuador. My personal clothes are considered "used clothing" unless I have receipts and/or there are tags ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
I have obviously not been monitoring my post. As an update to my post of some time ago, first, I was not intending that my post be interpreted as strictly about me being subjected to racism. I was merely relaying one aspect of my experience in ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Mspre -- I will not move to Ecuador for another month, however, I have been there a couple of times, and find that insofar as racism is concerned, it is not that much unlike USA. Taxi probably won't stop for you in certain areas depending on your ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Pupp: Hope you see this post. I am a single woman moving to Ecuador in early November and bringing my adult Cane Corso. I wonder if you are still coming, where you will locate, and what did you decide about your dogs? Read More
Leaving Puerto Lopez by Maella Mar
Hi all, i am sadly leaving Lopez, I've spent the last 6 months here and it been a great experience, being volunteering, teaching English and from time to time working for a travel agency as translator. Meet really nice people both local and ...
Hi! Are the apartment & moped still available? I am interested in both! Planning to come to Ecuador -- only thing delaying me is confirming oceanfront place to live. I am interested in (1) the larger apartment for minimum 6 months; (2) moped; ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Hi there -- I wonder if you ever received any additional information about bringing your two large dogs into Ecuador? I am planning to move to Ecuador, like right now, and have an elegant 9-1/2 year old Cane Corso who I intend to bring with me. ... Read More