GOOD PLACES TO RETIRE
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GOOD PLACES TO RETIRE
Recently, I've been hearing about what a fine place Ecuador is to retire.
After reading the current news, it should give pause to those considering that. A 7.8 earthquake doesn't add to the appeal.
Of course, we at lakeside have plenty of our own potential hazards, including volcanoes. Still..............
After reading the current news, it should give pause to those considering that. A 7.8 earthquake doesn't add to the appeal.
Of course, we at lakeside have plenty of our own potential hazards, including volcanoes. Still..............
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"Ring of Fire! Ring of Fire!,
Don't Retire to the Ring of Fire!'
"Ring of Fire" - Naional Geographic
Don't Retire to the Ring of Fire!'
"Ring of Fire" - Naional Geographic
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Was that by Johnny Cash?solajijic wrote:ajajajajajajajajaj jjeejejejejejje
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I spoke three days ago with an Ecuadorian who moved here a couple of weeks ago a) for the cost of living and b) for the weather.
Apparently with the collapse of the oil market the economy is in the tank along with inflation.
He mentioned he's aware of over 100 ex-Ecuadorians now here at Lakeside.
SunFan
Apparently with the collapse of the oil market the economy is in the tank along with inflation.
He mentioned he's aware of over 100 ex-Ecuadorians now here at Lakeside.
SunFan
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I never understood the allure of Ecuador. It sounded like a good deal from a financial and climate standpoint, but their infrastructure, closeness to a major airport, distance from getting back to the US for emergencies or visits all were big negatives which far outweighed the positives.
I think I met the same folks who just relocated here from Ecuador and it sure sounds like the financial advantage really is not as good as we have it here. So, I'm not at all surprised to see some who went and moved there, now rethink their position and try it out here. By the way, I give them all the credit in the world for going and trying it out and I am glad to see them like it even more here.
I think I met the same folks who just relocated here from Ecuador and it sure sounds like the financial advantage really is not as good as we have it here. So, I'm not at all surprised to see some who went and moved there, now rethink their position and try it out here. By the way, I give them all the credit in the world for going and trying it out and I am glad to see them like it even more here.
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I'm in the serious research mode, checking out Colombia. Â Either Bogata or ???.
I've had some serious offers on my ranch... I plan on  checking out of Texas while the getting is good... ie.. They are offering serious dollars.
I'll definitely sell! !!!
 God willing! !!
I've had some serious offers on my ranch... I plan on  checking out of Texas while the getting is good... ie.. They are offering serious dollars.
I'll definitely sell! !!!
 God willing! !!
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Me either,unless you like their national dish,,roasted guinea pig..juanrey wrote:I never understood the allure of Ecuador.
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We considered Ecuador before moving to Lakeside... As Juan Rey said, distance, lack of infrastructure, and a shaky economy coupled with a pseudo-Commie government certainly takes the bloom off the rose...
Expats are attracted by the low cost of living but you get what you pay for.
Expats are attracted by the low cost of living but you get what you pay for.
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I've been to Bogata, in the bad old days,I liked Cartagena much better.espĂritu del lago wrote:I'm in the serious research mode, checking out Colombia. Â Either Bogata or ???.
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viajero wrote:I've been to Bogata, in the bad old days,I liked Cartagena much better.espĂritu del lago wrote:I'm in the serious research mode, checking out Colombia. Â Either Bogata or ???.
My favorite was Medellin....got a little testy for a few years with the narcotraficantes, but I think it's back to near normal now.
Cali on a cool day is like Cancun on a hot day. LOL
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rvanparys wrote:We considered Ecuador before moving to Lakeside... As Juan Rey said, distance, lack of infrastructure, and a shaky economy coupled with a pseudo-Commie government certainly takes the bloom off the rose...
Expats are attracted by the low cost of living but you get what you pay for.
Pseudo??....almost the real thing, but the real problem is a bunch of political leaders there that are very much anti-US, even with President Obama in power. Can't imagine how they will be if a right wing candidate wins the presidency in the US...,probably not good.
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Some real high altitude in places in Ecuador. Hard to breathe.
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The last I heard 270 were dead so far from the earthquake today.
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kipissippi wrote:The last I heard 270 were dead so far from the earthquake today.
Now over 400.....tragic.
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Rosa Venus wrote:"Ring of Fire! Ring of Fire!,
Don't Retire to the Ring of Fire!'
"Ring of Fire" - Naional Geographic
Better add Oklahoma to the Ring of Fire--the earthquakes may be manmade, but they are still earthquakes.
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Want to see a great documentary?
Check out (Ring of Fire),by Lawrence Blair.
Check out (Ring of Fire),by Lawrence Blair.
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Do any of you know of expats who live or have lived in Guadalajara? If yes, are there any impressions or stories you can pass on?
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Join Mexpats Guadalajara on Facebook.
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Thanks Trailrunner. I might look at some point, but I have to say Facebook tends to be people sharing pics of their pets and posting minutia, as opposed to a place where information and perspectives of real value can be found.
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While i would have agreed with you two years ago, Facebook has lots of discussion groups and clubs now a days. You can choose who you friend and what you want to look at.
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Exactly!
I love my groups and pages and news sites. You can hide the other stuff in the feed but still stay in touch with those you want to.
I love my groups and pages and news sites. You can hide the other stuff in the feed but still stay in touch with those you want to.
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You can also remain "friends" with someone yet block all the crap they post. I have a few under that category....... Jaja.
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