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Answering an E-Mail - answering questions about life in Ecuador 

Don Shader - Grumpy Old Gringo
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Hey there, fellow adventurers and potential expats! In this episode, I'm sharing some real talk about life in Ecuador. I recently got an email from a Canadian couple planning their move, and it inspired me to dive deep into the pros and cons of expat life here.
I'm covering everything from the 5-month exploration trip they're planning (smart move!) to the realities of Ecuadorian culture, respect, and daily life. We're talking visas, banking, healthcare, and even the best way to handle your belongings when making the big move.
Want to know about the weather in different parts of Ecuador? Curious about the food scene or worried about petty crime? I've got you covered. I'm also sharing my personal experiences with things like power outages and banking, including some tips on getting the best CD rates.
Whether you're seriously considering a move to Ecuador or just daydreaming about expat life, this episode gives you the unfiltered truth. No rainbows or unicorns here (well, maybe a few unicorns farting glitter), just honest advice from someone who's been living the expat life for over three years.
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell to catch my videos whenever the heck I decide to make them! Your support means the world to me.
¡Hasta luego, amigos!
#ExpatLife
#EcuadorLiving
#RetireInEcuador

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Комментарии : 19   
@BITLOCO88
@BITLOCO88 22 дня назад
Don, has a way about him that makes you feel his thoughts. If he's grumpy about something well you feel grumpy also but its a fun grumpy. Kinda like well that sucked but there's a beer and good friends around the corner. I think I might go to ECUADOR just to be with the grumpy bastard but I know I'll have the time of my life.
@goldberrygal4406
@goldberrygal4406 16 дней назад
Said with peace and love! ❤ LOL 😂
@richardspady2737
@richardspady2737 22 дня назад
Great episode!
@ernestogomez-zy3jl
@ernestogomez-zy3jl 22 дня назад
I took pictures but don't know how to send you pictures. It Puree Smoothies,Pulse Dice-Chop salsa and Crush Ice. Hope you can get the glass container.
@kathyandthedogs626
@kathyandthedogs626 22 дня назад
Great info as always, Don!!!! Thank you!
@DonShader
@DonShader 22 дня назад
Glad it was helpful!
21 день назад
Hey Don Another friendly Canadian here. Been watching your channel for a few years now, and just subcribed. Yes, I know. Been snowbirding in Ecuador for a few times now and probably will next winter. I love the Andes, Cotacachi stole my heart. Between Mama Cotacachi and Tayta Imbabura. And the Intag, next door, is just stunning. Have Kichwas, Mestizas and of European descent friends there and in Quito. Yes, as you say, speaking the language brings the whole experience to the next level. Got to learn Kichwa now. About respect and lack of, including loud music all night so the whole barrio cannot sleep, and corruption. They have a name for it, it is a South America thing: La Viveza Criolla. Ask your girlfriend. A few South American sociologists have their thoughts about it. Beyond annoying Gringos, and everyone else, it prevents the country from developping. Good music on your podcasts, and channel in general. You may like the Hermanos Gutiérrez tambien.
@DonShader
@DonShader 21 день назад
Can't see your name but thanks for the feedback. I'll study this La Liveza Criolla thing.
20 дней назад
@@DonShader viveza criolla: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viveza_criolla. I suspect your problems with your car registration, and fines, has something to do with it.
@DonShader
@DonShader 20 дней назад
well that really sucks and that explains a lot.
@whosebonesaresharp
@whosebonesaresharp 22 дня назад
Don, I have always wondered if the insurance is attached to the person or to the bank. So if I am picking up what you are laying down... as long as you spread the love between banks in different sectors each deposit will be covered by the insurance? I have US T-bills at 5% but could damn near double that in some coops. Like others have commented, I have been enjoying you changing up the formats. Hope your day is covered with Unicorn Fart Dust! Ciao
@DonShader
@DonShader 21 день назад
Yes, one account, per banl, per sector is the general rule on Cosede.
@ernestogomez-zy3jl
@ernestogomez-zy3jl 22 дня назад
Be in Cuenca sept25 got blender but no glass container. Don't know if you can get glass container in a second hand store,let me know.
@DonShader
@DonShader 22 дня назад
Probably not. It's all good.
@ernestogomez-zy3jl
@ernestogomez-zy3jl 9 дней назад
Ok,too bad because is a good blender.
@magnusb6311
@magnusb6311 22 дня назад
Cheers from Sweden Don
@robertofarias8997
@robertofarias8997 22 дня назад
Hey Don long time. I've been busy as heck and finally made it to Chile. I'm currently in Valparaiso on the coast but will be in Santiago by the end of the month. Guess where I'll be next? Yep, Argentina. Will travel over the Andes mountains by bus from Santiago but once there taking yet another bus and going south to Patagonia to see the Glaciers in Perrito Moreno then go north to Bariloche before going back to Mendoza to finally make it to Buenos Aires. Of course I would be remiss if I didn't say to keep up the good work, love watching your vids. Gotta stay tuned and see what's going on in Ecuador....take care my friend and greetings all the way from Chile.
@DonShader
@DonShader 22 дня назад
Hi Robert, I'm jealous of your adventure. Keep me posted on your travels and I'll really be interested in your opinions of Mendoza. Don don@dshader.com
@robertofarias8997
@robertofarias8997 21 день назад
@@DonShader I absolutely will Don for sure. I often ask myself "How lucky am I? So blessed and thankful but yeah once I get to Mendoza and get back from my excursion in Patagonia and experience Mendoza I will fill you in on my thoughts. Again keep up the good work on your content.....Love it!!!
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