Ecuador

[happynz]

No. Lots of Mennonites. They have big families and many of them are immigrants from Mexico.

[hick]

Oh shit

[NamPikToot]

Oh shit

Ah there you are was a bit worried, what with the neighbours. Thats some bong pats got going

[david44]

Ah there you are was a bit worried, what with the neighbours. Thats some bong pats got going

My Quechua a bit rusty but think its the dish of the day reads

Grannies broiled pussy and pulledxhamster kebabs again

[hick]

HQ

[hick]

Welcome to Macas

[hick]

[hick]

Rio Upano outside town

[NamPikToot]

Hick, have to ask, not that there is any thing wrong with Ecuador but why?

[hick]

Amazon jungle always waiting patiently for those who dare to enter.

[hick]

^^ standard reply would be "why not?"

I could be in the horn of Africa and feel the same.

Chalking up countries.

Ecuador is awesome in many ways. Nice, gentle peeps, fresh food, comfy climate and on..

I may get a gaff down here to contrast Alaska, Korea and LOS.

I'm in Macas for an Ayahuasca retreat. Not my first time. Have solid friends here now.

[NamPikToot]

Hick, thanks and i agree, why not - just find it interesting to see why peeps choose the places they do.

[david44]

I assume Macas is a place not McDonald's , keep safe

[hick]

Ecuador is quickly feeling like (yet another) home away from home.

I don't have a lot of time to go into great detail at the moment but,...

loose immigration rules, smiling - happy people, affordable prices for cost of living, medical care, etc., reasonable weather patterns w/ regional diversity, easy access to Colombia/Brazil/Argentina/Amazon, etc., fresh/healthy food options and beautiful nature-scapes lead the pack of positive aspects.

I'll be returning in January with a small film crew to take on a new project destined for either Cannes or Sundance and couldn't be more excited to work with some local expats and Ecuadorians on that who've quickly become close friends.

Must say,...Alaska/Seoul/Bangkok will be getting an add-on (Ecuador) velly soonly.

Keep well.

[NamPikToot]

Ecuador is quickly feeling like (yet another) home away from home.

Hick, there you are, worried about you but all seems good.

Top man, you got one go at it and looks like you're making the most of it. I worry sometimes that 1-3 counties ain't enough, but you can't plant your flag everywhere. Takin the piss about Pat before, have you heard from him? Hope the chap is OK, genuinely.

Anyway, keep safe and fill your boots.

[hick]

Pat is doing great! Lots of work at the moment in the UK.

Will be seeing him again in Bkk in a couplea' weeks.

We've got a different project going on betwixt us. Little early to drone on about it now...

Will update after biz licenses are secured.

Cheers

[NamPikToot]

Pat is doing great!

Good to hear, wish you both success on that one. Don't need detail, that's for stalkers and sad fuckers. Oh ang on.

[hick]

[Loy Toy]

Great news about your venture with Pat and I hope it is a huge success.

Interesting thread also mate.

[david44]

Thanks for the excellent pix
Look forward to seeing more of Ecaudor
How can expats get long term visa, income /cash?
Is it as crazy as here/

[hick]

I'll share more info. as I acquire it directly, David - for now it's all based on what some expats have told me. And that info. is ALL overwhelmingly positive, easy and carries a sense of the government (actually) wanting and promoting expat immigration here.

Anyways, first, an anecdote:

When I was here last February for 10 days and on my way out (immigration / Quito airport) the conversation with the (very attractive) officer went something like this:

She: Did you enjoy your time in Ecuador?

Me: I loved it! Thank you.

She: Oh good! Will you come back?

Me: For sure! I might even look for a job, start a business or just stay for 6 months to feel it out more.

She: Oh really!? <smiling broadly> Well, I hope so. (stamp)

Me: I'll be back in a couple of months.

She: Great! See you then.

(big smiles from all the officers that overheard our conversation)

Me (thinking): 'Hi Swampy'

[NamPikToot]

I'll share more info. as I acquire it directly, David - for now it's all based on what some expats have told me. And that info. is ALL overwhelmingly positive, easy and carries a sense of the government (actually) wanting and promoting expat immigration here.

Anyways, first, an anecdote:

When I was here last February for 10 days and on my way out (immigration / Quito airport) the conversation with the (very attractive) officer went something like this:

She: Did you enjoy your time in Ecuador?

Me: I loved it! Thank you.

She: Oh good! Will you come back?

Me: For sure! I might even look for a job, start a business or just stay for 6 months to feel it out more.

She: Oh really!? <smiling broadly> Well, I hope so. (stamp)

Me: I'll be back in a couple of months.

She: Great! See you then.

(big smiles from all the officers that overheard our conversation)

Me (thinking): 'Hi Swampy'

Hick, get that translated into Thai and bring a copy with you and give it to Big Joke on the way through as they scowl at you and fit your tracking braclet.

[tomcat]

Hick, get that translated into Thai and bring a copy with you and give it to Big Joke on the way through as they scowl at you

...and make sure it's translated into Mandarin...