tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72833161277206766502024-03-12T18:36:46.953-07:00Ecuador BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122217739978755908noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283316127720676650.post-91031692766015558412014-03-04T19:53:00.000-08:002014-03-04T19:53:17.158-08:00Guayaquil Hostal, Final Days and Thoughts.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Guayaquil final days.<br />
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Guayaquil was a sultry place to be sure. It was a city of over 3 million people. It was busy, sultry, dirty, and at the same time beautiful. It is the gateway to the Galapagos Islands. By far, my favorite place was the Parque de las Iguanas. On the whole, I think that Guayaquil was well worth the visit, however I don't wish to ever return. I never really felt safe in Guayaquil. Perhaps I was pre-biased based the research I did before the trip.<br />
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Hostals are small non-traditional hotels. They are not chains and frequently family owned, and sometimes are actually in peoples homes. A hostal may consist of a room in a home or a house or small hotel converted to serve perhaps 20 guests or more. Hostals frequently include a free breakfast and offer an "off the beaten path" way to experience the country and meet natives and ex-pats from all over the world. If you ask around and do your homework, you can find very nice places to stay in nice and safe neighborhoods with ample opportunity to interact with very interesting people. An added plus to staying hostals is that they are usually much less expensive than hotel chains. I highly recommend them.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Small table with small TV- My room was much larger with larger tv and more dressers, etc. Still, safe and very comfortable, clean and quiet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A/C unit next to window- quiet and very effective. Very nice after being in the heat and humidity.</td></tr>
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This hostal was very nice, and if you haven't ever tried one, I highly recommend it. You have to be up for an adventure. You won't find room service and all of the "extras", but it is fun, cozy, and gets you close to the "pulse" of the people. <br />
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Next up...Salinas Ecuador, and the coast. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122217739978755908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283316127720676650.post-8779088992020951102014-02-16T18:21:00.002-08:002014-02-16T20:40:06.985-08:00On the way to the mall in Guayaquil<style>
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Guaya Mall Shopping- A modern clean, busy, upscale, urban
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>FACTOIDS:</u></b></div>
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If you like cream or creamer for coffee, bring some in
packets that will get through TSA because cream and creamer are hard to come
by.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Same with mustard for some
reason.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ketchup here is not the
same either- it is very sweet and not at all like we are accustomed to, so may
want to put that on the list as well.</div>
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Pharmacies are great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Have diarrhea?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No
problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Walk in ask for Cipro
500mg.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 week supply $9.00, no Rx
needed.</div>
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They even have a no Rx Lunesta ( Zetix 7.5 mg, Dalay(medication for $10.00 in case
you can’t sleep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just ask for
medicina para dormir (my Spanish is so bad, I’m thinking I wasted both those
years in high school?), but anyway, you can get a lot just by asking and it is
cheap.</div>
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Thankfully I didn’t need any dental care. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did want to visit a hospital to see
how this “great” care really is, but that will be next trip.</div>
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<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Now a
serious word</span>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A number of
internet sites like “Internationaliving.com, and to a lesser extent,
Liveandinvestoverseas.com” get a LOT of press these days as they pander to baby
boomers on the precipice of retiring, but perhaps without the financial means.</div>
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I strongly urge everyone who is thinking about relocating to
another country to look at these sites with about a million grains of
salt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hear me now, hear me loud
and hear me clearly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone has
a motive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I stated mine at the
beginning of the blog (I want to have a central repository of things I have
learned about Ecuador that I could refer to, and I wanted to educate anyone who
also wanted to learn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted an
excuse to use my camera, and to write.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My final “agenda” is to have an adventure to share. Those are my only
agendas- period.</div>
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Now back to the “expat” sites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Look at them carefully. You will notice that they have one
agenda- to get your money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t
begrudge anyone the right to make a fair wage for fair work, but when it comes
to moving to a third world country, you are in the Wild Wild West, and you may
see your money disappear before the ink dries on the page.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Worse yet, you may inherit liabilities
that you never imagined.</div>
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Here are some stories that I heard, and I heard them
regularly, so I believe them to be true.</div>
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*Land ownership issue- Builders build on land they don’t
own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They hope to be able to buy
it with sales of the units they sell, but guess what??<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nope.</div>
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*Double Dippers, Rope-a-dopers- No MLS or real estate
regulation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The realtor may just
charge commission to everyone (double dip).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another classic move is to ask the seller what he wants- say
$50K.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He meets buyer, sells for
$70K + double dip, keeps the extra 20K- ouch.</div>
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*Rental properties- a good thing to do for 6 months to a
year to see how things work and be sure you want to live in an area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be careful here too, as I have heard
that many managers will refuse to service the units with problems, especially
on weekends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See gringotree.com
and see recommendations section.</div>
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*If you go to a country, find a variety of expat sites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If they have “Ambassadors” etc,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> (internations.com) </span>, beware of these as they are
usually somehow profiting from your move into the area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I advise trolling the bbs’s or trying
to meet people who have nothing to sell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Strike up friendships.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Personally, I made a pen pal from Canada.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I went to Ecuador first and reported back to him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When he goes, he will report back to
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Best Intel ever</div>
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*My best advice is this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you cross the border, you are on the road to adventure
or highway to Hell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The road is
one in the same.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only thing
that makes it different is the attitude of the traveler.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go to another country BECAUSE you want
to experience something new to you and different to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go to a 5 star resort in the USA if
strange looking sights, sounds, and smells are going to offend you.</div>
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If you have read this far, I will risk <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">assuming </i>that you are a fellow adventurer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the road in South America, you will
stand out as a white face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not to
worry however, you will be welcomed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The problem however is that not many people speak English, so learn as
much as you can.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you know no
Spanish, that is the best reason to come- now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What an adventure.</div>
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Here is the deal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There are a few Ecuadorians who speak English and are glad to practice
with you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gringos are around here
and there and they are also usually, actually unusually friendly and
helpful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When all else fails, you
will get by.</div>
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When you get to a new town, find out where all the gringos
hang out, and go there to get the “skinny” on things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will set you straight, tell you who to avoid, whom to
go to, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Remember, life is and adventure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That highway doesn’t go straight, and sometimes, you just
see a side road that beckons and you have to explore it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t resist it.<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><br /></span></div>
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<u>Street Scenes on the way to the mall:</u><br />
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<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">Limon vendor in the busy
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Mall of the Sun entrance under renovation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Not interested in cosmetics?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How about a new home in a gated community?</div>
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Pick your house style and payment plan.</div>
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Despite being a Catholic third world country that is
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is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">barely </i>beneath the surface.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In any event, Ecuadorians have
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Food court like many in the U.S.A.</div>
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Currency is the U.S. dollar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The brass coins are dollars, which they use in addition to
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This kiosk is a great idea, and one in which I had to partake
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without any chocolate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tell
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<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">Tomorrow, we will check out a hostal. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122217739978755908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283316127720676650.post-22120292348021213382014-02-15T17:45:00.001-08:002014-02-15T17:49:24.503-08:00Fun Street Photography, more shopping, and Dinner in Quayaquil<style>
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VEY IMPORTANT: EVERY HOTEL HAS A BUSINESS CARD- ALWAYS TAKE
SEVERAL TO HAND TO CABBIES- VERY FEW PEOPLE SPEAK ENGLISH- IT WILL SAVE YOUR
HIDE!</div>
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Another life saver- in addition to taking cards with you, it
is a great idea to take a pic of the outside of the hotel, the card, and even
the street sign and intersection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You cannot imagine how helpless you can feel not speaking the language.</div>
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When you go out, do NOT flash anything expensive</div>
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Use safe in the hotel</div>
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I like to keep money in two places- one hidden so that if
mugged, the mugger will be satisfied and I will still have enough money to get
home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never go out with a lot of
cash</div>
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I advise taking two credit cards or one card and one debit
card in case one is lost or is compromised</div>
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I strongly advise everyone take along a safari vest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I keep harping on this and I know it is
dorky but, used it this trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some
smaller planes will not allow for even a small carry on bag.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some will have restrictive carry on weight
restrictions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was forced to part
with my camera gear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fortunately,
everything of value fit into my vest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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I always advise going out using the buddy system to keep an
eye on each other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, it is
helpful if someone has an excellent sense of direction.</div>
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Speak with phone company and turn off “data roaming” so you
don’t get hit with a huge bill for internet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will still get text messages and phone calls however.</div>
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Guayaquil is a very modern city by many standards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has several modern-looking malls,
that would look like home were it not for the “strange looking” brand names and
foreign language.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In general,
things are much less expensive here in Ecuador; however, there are some very
notable exceptions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Electronics
such as computers, phones, large appliances and durable goods are VERY
expensive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That large screen TV
that costs $700 at COSTCO may cost $4000 in Ecuador.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Want to import your car?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Forget it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Groceries are inexpensive, but unless you go to local “markets”, you
really won’t save a lot of money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You also won’t really get a feel for the fun of being in a foreign
country or dickering on a price (if that is your cup of tea).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With that in mind, here are some market
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Covered market that sold mainly dry goods and sundries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jewelry, clothes, handbags, and
whatever you can imagine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
purchased my “Panama Hat” at this market for $14 USD.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the hotel, same hat, $60.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be prepared to dicker, it is their way of life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They see gringo, and they think
$$$.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unless you absolutely MUST
have that particular item, be prepared to walk if they don’t come down to a
price you are willing to pay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Don’t worry however; chances are that you will find it or a better one
in a stall nearby.<br />
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Apology in advance- many of the pics were taken with my point and shoot camera, so quality isn't that great. Sorry. </div>
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Locking camera bag (thinktankphoto.com), with cable lock
(see below).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Excellent “sense of
security” for when leaving valuables in room when they don’t fit in a safe. The
combination can be changed easily- but don’t forget it- write it down on and
save on the inside while unlocked!</div>
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Wire-loop combination lock to secure bag.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, combination lock can be
changed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nice!</div>
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Guayaquil Artesian Market.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is hot, humid, cramped, but fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The power went out twice and stayed out
the second time before I just gave up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is well worth a trip as it will save $$$, and it is a great place to
find “stuff”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t forget to
dicker for that best price.</div>
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Outside appearance of one of the entrances.</div>
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Indigent with child.</div>
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Mother and child.</div>
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Artisan at work creating.</div>
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<u>A nice dinner after a long hot, hard day of seeing the sites of Guayaquil. </u></div>
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Never leave your hotel without taking the hotel business
card- simply hand it to the cabbie and sit back.</div>
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If you stay at the Hotel Galleria Ming, be warned that I had
credit card information stolen without the actual card (CC) being stolen.</div>
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On the topic of CC’s, it is best to take two per person for
just such a situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It may take
a week or two to get a replacement, which is a long time to be with no money
and few people who speak English.</div>
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Before leaving the country, go to your credit card on line
account and set up alarms to notify you of transactions as you see fit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For my Chase card, I set it up to
contact both my email and my phone because sometimes one may work while the
other may not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I specifically have
the fraud alerts activated, and I specifically am notified by phone and email
of every charge that is made, regardless if the card is physically present for
the transaction or not.</div>
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I mentioned this before, but worth repeating notify banks
and cc companies of your travel plans.</div>
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For more mundane tips, you may find it handy to bring
ketchup of your choice, as the type here is very different from what you are
used to and may not be to your liking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Other things to bring in small TSA approved containers would be mustard,
coffee creamer, hair shampoo and conditioner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may also do well to bring a wall plug that will add
electrical outlets and usb charging ports.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ecuador uses standard electricity that is used in the USA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Impressions of Guayaquil. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a very large city (3+ million).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is dirty and it is
filthy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By that I mean there is
always dust, sand, and dirt around. On the other hand, there is also whole a
lot of rubbish thanks to people littering, and perhaps to some extent,
inadequate trash collection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
witnessed a thug spry painting/tagging a bridge at a stoplight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Guayaquil was at the same time beautiful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The malecon was very interesting but dangerous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was plenty to do in Guayaquil
with clubs, dancing, drinking, walking, or just enjoying a nice parque or the
malecon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regardless, I never quite
felt safe, and this colored all impressions I had of the place and the people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t want to revisit this place
again.</div>
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Next, photos of Guayaquil (phonetically: Y-ah-keel, as on a
ship).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From the best I can tell,
this is the pronunciation as the Guaya-killers call it.</div>
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View of the Las Pe<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ñas (colonial) district.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The area is noted for the colorful homes on the hill (called Cerro Santa Ana, or I will refer to it as the hill), along
with the lighthouse, and church at the very top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the foreground and to the right is the newly renovated
malecon 2000.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">Another view of the </span>Las
Pe<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ñas
District with dramatic clouds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Residents of Guayaquil refer to themselves as “Guayaquileños” Guayaquil
residents are descended from Valdivia people who flourished there from before
2000 BC. Spaniards including Francisco de Orellana (who discovered the Amazon
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Up close and Personal With The Las
Pe<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ñas
district.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The district has (I
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shops, and restaurants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Side
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15.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By the time I reached the top,
I figured the numbers were useful to tell paramedics exactly where my cardiac
arrest occurred.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Note the girl
sitting on the cannon- more later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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VEY IMPORTANT: EVERY HOTEL HAS A BUSINESS CARD- ALWAYS TAKE
SEVERAL TO HAND TO CABBIES- VERY FEW PEOPLE SPEAK ENGLISH- IT WILL SAVE YOUR
HIDE!</div>
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When you go out, do NOT flash anything expensive</div>
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Wear a money belt, or something to keep valuables safe</div>
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Use safe in the hotel</div>
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I like to keep money in two places- one hidden so that if
mugged, the mugger will be satisfied and I will still have enough money to get
home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never go out with a lot of
cash</div>
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I advise taking two credit cards or one card and one debit
card in case one is lost or is compromised</div>
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I strongly advise everyone take along a safari vest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I keep harping on this and I know it is
dorky but, used it this trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some
smaller planes will not allow for even a small carry on bag.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some will have restrictive carry on weight
restrictions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was forced to part
with my camera gear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fortunately,
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Guayaquil is a very modern city by many standards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has several modern-looking malls,
that would look like home were it not for the “strange looking” brand names and
foreign language.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In general,
things are much less expensive here in Ecuador; however, there are some very
notable exceptions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Electronics
such as computers, phones, large appliances and durable goods are VERY
expensive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That large screen TV
that costs $700 at COSTCO may cost $4000 in Ecuador.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Want to import your car?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Forget it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Groceries are inexpensive, but unless you go to local “markets”, you
really won’t save a lot of money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You also won’t really get a feel for the fun of being in a foreign
country or dickering on a price (if that is your cup of tea).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With that in mind, here are some market
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Covered market that sold mainly dry goods and sundries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jewelry, clothes, handbags, and
whatever you can imagine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
purchased my “Panama Hat” at this market for $14 USD.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the hotel, same hat, $60.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be prepared to dicker, it is their way of life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They see gringo, and they think
$$$.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unless you absolutely MUST
have that particular item, be prepared to walk if they don’t come down to a
price you are willing to pay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Don’t worry however; chances are that you will find it or a better one
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A stall with everything you ever needed, and stuff you never
even knew about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The craftsmanship
is outstanding however.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>FACTOIDS: </u></b></div>
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Real estate market is unregulated- be very careful.</div>
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A common scam is for realtor to tack $20K or more onto the
price of a house price, give the buyer his asking price, and pocket the
difference plus the 5% he charges.</div>
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NEVER EVER pay realtors for tours of the city- EVER!</div>
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Watch for vertically integrated schemes- realtor recommends
friends and they all kick back to each other.</div>
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If you bring pets into the country, all paperwork needs to
be done in advance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This involves
vet visits etc., months in advance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Following the simple rules of immigration make it easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will also post later some helpful
factoids about this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That said,
PATRICIA SANCHEZ informed me that she provides a costly service of helping get
pets through customs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DO NOT PAY
FOR THIS SERVICE- IT IS NOT A SERVICE, IT IS A WASTE OF YOUR MONEY, AND I WILL
PROVIDE DETAILS LATER.</div>
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Unfortunately, when we travel abroad, or think of relocating
abroad, we must place our trust in people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is my experience with the following individuals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You decide if you want to deal with
them after reading this, however, you have the benefit of my experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are the individuals:</div>
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<pre><span style="color: red;">Hector G. Quintana, COO
EscapeArtist Ecuador
+001.786.220.4987 (Global)
098.522.9631 (Within Ecuador)
ecuador_hgq@escapeartist.com
<a href="http://ecuador.escapeartist.com/"><span style="color: red;">http://Ecuador.EscapeArtist.com</span></a>
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<pre><span style="color: red;"> </span></pre>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">Noelia
Roldan</span><span style="color: red;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">ZEN
GLOBAL</span><span style="color: red;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">Ecuador
+593.99290.7522</span><span style="color: red;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">Global
+001.786.220.4987</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">Patricia
Sanchez (CHEF)</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">Gourmet
Cuisine</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">Servicio
Personalizado</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">Urb
Puerto Azul</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">MZ.ME
Villa 6</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">Guayaquil
Ecuador</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">Telephono:
2870-816</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">Cell:
094801727</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">Email:
chefbanker@gmail.com</span><span style="color: red;"></span></div>
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I first met Noelia through the expat web site Internations,
which is excellent, but like the web, it is the wild west, so be careful.</div>
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<span style="color: yellow;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: yellow;"><a href="http://www.internations.org/">http://www.internations.org</a></span></div>
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Noelia was charming and responsive, but in short order, I
was shunted off to her partner Hector.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Long story short: after weeks of planning, Hector took the lead and
assured me that he is a professional, he understood my needs and would ensure
that everything would be taken are of in Ecuador.</div>
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On arriving in Guayaquil Ecuador Hector’s promises fell
apart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The one good thing I must
say is that he arranged for transportation from airport to hotel, which I did
not request, but I greatly appreciate- thank you Hector. </div>
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On arriving to hotel, Hector called and said, “I have some
bad news and some worse news”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Basically, he and Noelia were “stuck in Quito”, but would have his
friend, Patricia Sanchez, show me around the city instead, and we would meet up
in Salinas as scheduled.</div>
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Patricia gave a long tour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This included a very long walk along the malecon (walkway
next to the Guayas River) that was completely deserted or vacant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She took us on a tour to pick up her
cell phone that she forgot outside of Guayaquil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She took me on a tour of an expensive restaurant, and was
all too happy to have me pay for her meal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the end, she told me it would be $30/hour X 8 hours as per Hector. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My policy is not to argue, as it could
be a visit to a foreign jail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Thank you for referring your good friend Hector.</div>
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Hector then arranged for cab fare with one of his preferred
cabbie friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The trip to
Salinas costs $10-15 USD more than if I had gotten a cab off the streets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, thank you Hector.</div>
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Once in Salinas, neither Hector, nor Noeilia ever showed
up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess they are STILL in
Quito.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They did try to call after
4 or 5 PM a day after we arrived, and we had already wasted more than a day on the coast- seeing
no property.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hector told me-
“Don’t go to Cuenca because the transportation isn’t safe”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided to brave it because I could
not waste anymore precious time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Guess what- it was not only a safe ride that is mad many times a day by
hundreds of people, in many types of vehicles, it was a totally delightful ride
with great scenery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was a
flat out lie for obvious reasons.</div>
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Hector left us abandoned in a foreign country, and a different continent in which I do not
speak the language<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">. Few people here speak English. </span>He did not send anyone to take his place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He lied.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He wasted my time and money. He sent me on wild
goose chases.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He “hooked” me up
with his “amigos” who overcharged or charged for services that should be
free.</div>
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Finally, while I was in Salinas with nothing to do (again,
thank you so much Hector and Noelia), I spoke with several people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I mentioned Hector and Noelia, all
seemed to either know them or know of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From what I heard, their reputation is in keeping with my
experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since what I heard is
all second hand, I won’t repeat it, only what I know to be true.</div>
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Hector- I put a challenge out to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You wasted my time and wasted a lot of
money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Repay the money that you
directly cost me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Parque de las Iguanas, aka Parque Bolivar</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>FACTOIDS:</u></b></div>
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I am behind in the writing and posting, understandably,
however, I want to post important tips in real time even though they may not
synch with the actual experience.</div>
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When getting into a cab, always try to get an English
speaker- I mentioned this previously.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Get the price BEFORE entering cab.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They will whisk you bags in and it will be a hassle to get them
out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So be warned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get the price before you let them touch
your bags.</div>
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In going from Salinas to Guayaquil a bus will cost about
$14/person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A cab ride ranges from
$45- $60.</div>
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Be prepared- a cab ride can be a family affair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your cabbie may bring the wife and
kid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If that is fine with you, go
for it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If not, hail another cab.</div>
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Some cabs may only go to the outskirts of Salinas and then
hand off to a second cab.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
definitely is a good old boy system here that I don’t understand, but it worked
out for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was en-route to
Cuenca (Southern Sierra).<span style="color: red;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>The second cabbie tried to take me to Cuenca and offered
to do so for $200 USD, and came down to $120.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I declined, in favor of bus for $12.00 USD.</div>
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Here is where I got hustled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On arrival to Guayaquil, I was handed off not to the
terminal where I requested, but rather a strip mall with a bunch of private cab
services to Cuenca- $14.00 USD each.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I went for it with the promise that there would only be 2 people total.
Did I say three, or did I say 5?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Don’t believe it.</div>
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Final tip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Though I have had no problems so far, I suggest that you consider a suit
case lock or a Kensington type lock for bags containing all valuables.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Valuables= anything you don’t want
stolen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My valuables basically
include my camera gear, and I take it with me at all times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rest I can replace.</div>
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Before I talk about the park, I do want to reiterate that I
have had no problems, and this country so far is lovely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The people are very friendly and eager
to help. They are hospitable.</div>
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Of course documenting the trip is major goal of this
blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another major goal is to
communicate the textures, sights, smells, and experiences, so that the reader,
as much as possible cans a real connection through my writings and photos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a tall order since I am not a
writer, nor am I a professional photographer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do have a passion for both and a passion for meeting new
people and learning about them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
at any time you the reader want to learn more while I am here, please ask or
leave comments, and I will do my best to find out.</div>
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The Parque is actually a treasure that most people don’t
truly understand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To begin with,
the park has at least dozens of land iguanas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pardon me while I go zoologist/evolutionist on you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my opinion this is the
treasure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This may be the only, or
if not the only, then one of only a handful of places in the world where land
iguanas exist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Interestingly, the
park can get very crowded and the children and adults are more entertained by a
solitary red squirrel that doesn’t fail to entertain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This squirrel is notorious if not famous, as I read about
him in a travel book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sadly, small
children harassed him to the point that he took refuge up a tree before I could
get his picture.</div>
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The iguana picture gets a bit interesting from a zoological
point of view.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The question is,
“how did they get there?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
answer is…speculation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My favorite
theory is called the raft theory and goes like this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Galapagos Islands, has unique iguana species and lies
about 600 miles to the west of Guayaquil. It is impossible for iguanas to swim
this distance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If one were to look
at the Guayas River at any given time, one would be struck by the amount of
bio-debris floating downstream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
is entirely possible that viable eggs or a few iguanas could have hitched a
ride on one of these rafts and survived the journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rest is history.</div>
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One last thing on the topic of zoology, and hopefully you
haven’t fallen asleep on your keyboards. It is important to understand what the
definition of a species is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
most basic and functional definition of species is that two individuals, no
matter how much alike they look, and given that they are fertile, cannot breed
together and produce a viable offspring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Therefore, the land iguanas in Guayaquil according to evolutionary
principles separated from the Galapagos iguanas many years ago, likely
thousands of years ago, the environment acted on them “weeding out” the less
and selecting the genetically superior specimens (natural selection by
definition).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the wild, the
males tend to be larger and more colorful to attract the females, who in turn
are attracted to the males whom they feel will have superior genetics to pass
to the next generation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ahhh ain’t
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Charles Darwin’s sailed to the Galapagos in his boat, the
Beagle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was so struck by the
biodiversity that it was a backbone of his famous book “On The Origin Of Species’,
published November 24, 1859”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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The Park was AWESOME, and well worth spending a couple of
hours or more if you are amused and entertained by large pre-historic appearing
critters that are docile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
square is immaculate, and safe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Many guards are present and visible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Families and people of all ages are present and enjoying
themselves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The children were
fascinated by my silver hair, and camera, but mainly my camera.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The children loved to have their pics
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Officer showing baby iguana. Many are pilfered. Some have died recently due to visitors feeding them "bad" things. </div>
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Local children, always eager to pose. Also, very beautiful!</div>
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The next photos are admittedly very POOR pics. I wouldn't usually show them, however, I was extremely lucky to witness this, let alone get any pic at all. I was not set up for an action shot, no excuses. So here is what happened. The iguana decided to actually walk (really run) on water using just his hind legs. It was amazing.</div>
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Interestingly, the "famous red squirrel" was present at east the end of the square opposite the church, and had a huge crowd of kids and adults. The squirrel evidently was used to being hand fed as it was comfortable with people. The crowds preferred the squirrel to the iguanas, obviously not knowing what a unique treasure they have.</div>
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The iguanas were wonderful critters and would make a great "pet" for those inclined. For me, they belong in the wild. A great experience to be up close and personal with a reptile that hasn't changed much since pre-historic days. I was also totally shocked at how fast and agile they are considering they are cold blooded animals, but that is another didactic lecture, and I have waxed boring already.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Statue of Simon Bolivar with cathedral in background. For extra points, does anyone know the meaning of the positioning of the horses hooves? Does one up = wounded, two up= killed in action? Does it mean anything at all? is it a local custom?</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122217739978755908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283316127720676650.post-23042682506178269182014-02-04T22:16:00.001-08:002014-02-04T22:16:52.246-08:00Parque Historico Guayaquil FACTOIDS;<br />
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*Remember
that Ecuador is a third world country. Do not expect them to do things
the way you are used to, and you will not get frustrated.</div>
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*It
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*Diarrhea
may occur. Go to your doctor at home and be sure to get Cipro or other
drug for treatment of diarrhea. Pepto or other anti-diarrhea may
help. If you suffer from other problems down below, creams like
Preparation-H is advised.</div>
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This
park was about a 10-minute walk from the hotel, located in a residential area
near Guayaquil. Across the street was a theater, and down the street was
an upscale mall. The park is a preserved natural area that by my estimate is
about 60 acres. It is walled in (about 15 foot high stone or brick fence with
barbed wire) on three sides, and on the fourth side, it communicates with the Guayas River,
so its natural ecosystem is preserved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Interestingly, I have three travel guides, and this little gem is listed
in none of them, and the park itself is more substantial than some of the ones
covered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is definitely worth a
visit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is free, safe, and the
children were well behaved.</div>
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The
park has areas for interactive exhibits and demonstrations, but no
touching.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a refreshment
area to buy authentic Ecuadorian fast food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The park consists of natural areas where many animals can be
viewed up close and personal by way of boardwalks and paths, and areas that
depict Guayaquil throughout its history, replete with costumes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The historical areas consist of HUGE
buildings, churches, courtyards, gardens, and the like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is simply amazing and
beautiful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take plenty of bug
spray, SPF >= 50, and large brimmed hats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Panama hats are great, or look at Sundayafternoons.com.</div>
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Below:Oscelot resting on tree</div>
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that a big deal or a little deal, or in fact a deal? Nope. Why is
that? Because it is to be assumed what when one goes abroad to a third
world country, things will not be perfect. When I planned the trip in
fact, I intentionally left "holes" in the itinerary with lots of extra
time for things to fall apart. As an experienced traveler, I am not
upset at all, and look at it as part of the adventure. Working around
the road bumps in fact is a bit fun, and with the internet, more
opportunities are available than I knew about from home. Before I get
into any of that, and now that I am "on the ground" here in sunny
Ecuador, I want to slightly modify the format of my blog posts.<br />
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So
from this point forward, when I encounter problems, or discover
something important that someone following in my footsteps will find
helpful, I will post at the top a section called "Factoids". I will
keep it brief as possible. So here goes...<br />
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<u><b>FACTTOIDS:</b></u><br />
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*get plane tickets and check in electronically beforehand, get preferred tickets- avoid customs inspection<br />
*be
sure to get licensed, clearly marked taxis, preferably have one called
by hotel or official person as kidnappings/robberies have occurred-
especially Guayaquil<br />
*If possible, only get in a cab with English speaking cabbie- or you may wind up in Montana.<br />
*If
possible, get a native to dicker prices downward- it is their custom.
Currently, per capita monthly income is about $600.00- so you look rich,
enough said.<br />
*"Botique" hotels in my experience are in small
places, and may be in residential neighborhoods. Guayaquil is known for
partying. That means LOUD disco until all hours, dogs barking. Travel
books understate this. I recommend 4 star hotels for about
$130.00/night. My botique was about same price, and I left due to
noise.<br />
*Be careful walking at night.<br />
*some areas it might be
wise to hire a security officer to escort you. I hired 3 for $30 USD
for the night- I was carrying my camera gear worth $$$. Aside from not
wanting to lose the gear, I didn't want to get mugged.<br />
*Consider getting a bilingual guide<br />
*Before
you get any guide, or any service, agree on price, find out if there
will be a tip. Agree that the TOTAL price will be in advance, and that
means no add ons, or you will get an add on. You don't argue in a
foreign country when you don't speak the language- unless you like the
idea of going to a foreign jail.<br />
*Be sure to have wi-fi in hotel room so you can make real time plans and changes to plans, and if needed, get a new hotel.<br />
*Not
many people speak English here, however, the people are very sweet and
kind, and helpful, and fun. If you can find an app that translates in
real time, download it. If you can get Rosetta Stone, use it.<br />
*My
Spanish is spotty so say the very least. I have found the Ecuadorians
very accommodating and people and I am getting by nicely. However,
knowing Spanish will be very helpful.<br />
*Very helpful, even a lifesaver. Take letterhead or something with your destination on it to hand to a cabbie.<br />
*Buses
run regularly and may be fine, but I personally would not take them. I
will post some pics sometime so you can decide for yourself.<br />
*The
sun on the equator is even more brutal than you may think. Even with
clouds, you will get burned. Even in shade, you will get burned.
Mosquitoes are a problem (malaria carrying Mosquitoes are present only
in the jungle) so get highest sun block and insect repellent possible.<br />
*Panama
hats are also very helpful to block sun and protect. They are sold in
hotels for about $60.00 USD. I recommend you go to a local market,
which is a fun adventure, and a great photo-op, and purchase one for
$14.00. Also a great place to get all kinds of stuff. Plan to spend a
few fun hours exploring, but have a guide and a travel buddy.<br />
*Keep
an eye out for pick pockets (good luck with that, they are that good).
I keep my wallet in front pants pocket with only a small amount of
money. Important stuff in my necklace pouch with passport, or better,
copy of passport- all the time. In case robbed, don't resist, robber
gets a little money, and doesn't feel need to search you. Same in USA,<br />
*Finally,
perhaps I was paranoid from all the reading and preparation I did going
into Guayaquil. However, the same points were reinforced to me during
my time there, and as a result, my situational awareness and vigilance
was up, and I didn't feel totally secure. Nothing happened, I didn't
venture out at night.<br />
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The following will be a pictorial account of my first day in Guayaquil. Actually, it wasn't really <i>in </i>Guayaquil,
but rather a suburb that required a short trip over a causeway. It was
a few blocks away from Parque Historico. Guayaquil The neighborhood is
shown above.<br />
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I stayed one night at the Hotel Boique Orilla Del Rio, located on a residential middle class street as<br />
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pictured below.<br />
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One
thing to point out other than the obvious. Things really look
different, but that is because we are not used to them. After a very
short while, and it is amazing how short, the scenery starts to look
very familiar. <br />
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More to follow.<br />
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sek<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122217739978755908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283316127720676650.post-35509064364474669032014-01-31T12:25:00.000-08:002014-01-31T12:25:15.837-08:00Habla Espanol? I don't think I do.I am winging it toward Miami and trying out the on board wifi. Not bad, but also, not that fast. As I sit here, I was thinking about an experience that I had at my fav Mexican restaurant- Christina's in Trophy Club, TX.<br />
<br />
So, I was sitting there waiting and I was thinking. Anyone who knows me personally knows that this can be a dicey proposition. Anyway, I figured, time to dust off the old Spanish dialogue. So my Mexican waiter comes to take my order with his broken English.<br />
<br />
I ordered, then said about the only thing I could remember from high school Spanish class "<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">vaya con Dios". To which he replied "Got it, one order of soft tortillas coming up".</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">I purchased the cheapo "Rosetta Stoner" from Denver. Maybe that had something to do with it? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">hmmmm.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122217739978755908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283316127720676650.post-735140219114497702014-01-30T22:10:00.001-08:002014-01-30T22:10:38.566-08:00Packing/ Tips Update- Down to the wire 01/30/14Takeoff time tomorrow 12:35P<br />
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Things done at home:<br />
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*Camera gear re-packed in bag for best fit<br />
*Passport checked, and >6 months left. Placed where it won't be left<br />
*Money left for dog sitter<br />
*Instructions left for house/dog sitter, including contacts<br />
*Power of attorney for house/dog sitter<br />
*Finalized getting camera gear insured with home owner's insurance<br />
*Electronic check in with airline<br />
*Confirmed carry on restrictions (size, weight, number of bags)<br />
*Bank<br />
*Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones (a must!)<br />
*Packed clothes and meds <br />
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Tomorrow the adventure begins.<br />
<br />
I will make blog entries with photos and videos as internet availability presents. With the educational/didactic background material out of the way, the rest should be fun, yet educational. <br />
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Hasta la vista, baby.<br />
<br />
sek<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122217739978755908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283316127720676650.post-54109710652343440122014-01-28T22:39:00.000-08:002014-01-29T23:14:22.388-08:00Packing List and Preparation 01/29/14 Update<span style="background-color: yellow;"><span><span style="background-color: lime;"></span></span></span><span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"></span></span>This part of the blog will be a "living" document and will be updated until time of departure.<br />
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I decided to write this rather <i>mundane</i> post partly as my own check list and in the case of theft/loss, and partly to help partly for all those who wish to follow.<br />
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Items accomplished<br />
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<u>Updated 01/28/14 </u><br />
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*Airline tickets with trip insurance (cancellation, medical, dental, property loss)<br />
Note- in foreign country, your health insurance will likely not work!<br />
*Hotel accommodations made<br />
*Ecuador land travel accommodations made (private car Guayaquil to Salinas, only marked cabs in town, realtors to show properties in their cars)<br />
*Realtors lined up. I an using > Hector G. Quintana {+001.786.220.4987 (Global), 098.522.9631 Within Ecuador)} He has two web sites that are helpful: <a href="mailto:ecuador_hgq@escapeartist.com">ecuador_hgq@escapeartist.com</a> , <a href="http://ecuador.escapeartist.com/">http://Ecuador.EscapeArtist.com. </a><br />
Hector's associate, and with whom I made initial contact is Noelia Roldan. I met Noelia online through an excellent site located at <a href="http://www.internations.org/">http://www.internations.org</a> This site is free to join, and get information and meet "pen pals" in every corner of the world. As a side note, I met a Canadian who will be going down after me and will be checking out similar areas, so we will share our intel.<br />
*Passports and secure passport holders (I'm using a Victorynox necklace type for money, passport, vaccinations, etc., and it works very well, but Eagle Creek makes a similar one- either for about $20, either online, or can be purchased at Southlake Town Square).<br />
*Tarrant County Health Department- no shots or malaria meds needed unless going into jungle.<br />
*<a href="https://www.cia.gov/index.html" target="_blank">CIA</a> check for safety concerns-all good<br />
*Pets- dog sitter arranged, food and treats stocked, all meds given (heart worm, etc.)<br />
*Banks & credit card companies notified<br />
*On call partner notified<br />
*All bills paid<br />
*Camera gear put on homeowners insurance<br />
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Camera Gear:<br />
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Due to my concern over theft vs. my desire to photograph the country, I am making conscious choices to limit my gear. As always, I want to bring the gear that I feel will be appropriate, but at the same time, I do not want to bring unwanted attention to expensive equipment. I am a Canon shooter, and the big lenses tend to be white in color, and stand out like a, something that stands out a lot. I have therefore decided to limit my self to smaller lenses, and one small zoom. I am taking a larger bag that I can fit even the tripod in to keep it concealed. My bag of choice is a roller bag that converts to a backpack when needed.<br />
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*<a href="http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/airport-security-v2-roller-camera-bag.aspx" target="_blank">ThinkTank Airport Security V.2</a> Photo bag<br />
<a href="http://www.benrousa.com/products_TripodKits.html" target="_blank">*Benro</a> carbon fiber travel tripod (small, light, sturdy)<br />
*Canon 5D III<br />
*Canon 24-70 2.8L II<br />
*Canon 70-200 f4L is<br />
*Canon EF 1.4X III Tele-extender<br />
*Allen wrenches, various sizes<br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow;">01/29/14 update </span><br />
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Here is a good <a href="http://www.gringosabroad.com/how-to-buy-international-travel-insurance/?awt_l=NU5iI&awt_m=3zCRMjrlXvdqBwS" target="_blank">overseas trip insurance tip</a><br />
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<u>Camera Gear Contd:</u><br />
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*Canon EOS M with 18- 55 lens, case, spare battery, charger, spare memory cards (SD)<br />
*Extra CF memory cards for 5DIII<br />
**All memory cards are formatted in camera to ensure that there is no card corruption and lost data <br />
*Charger and extra batteries for 5DIII*<br />
*Extra lens and camera cap<br />
*Card reader<br />
*External HDD & soft case<br />
*<a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/232513-REG/Heliopan_708246_82mm_Circular_Polarizer_Multi_Coated.html" target="_blank">Heliopan 82 mm polarizing filter</a> <br />
*<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Lia2cF72hY" target="_blank">Kenko 67 mm circular polarizing filter</a><br />
*<a href="http://www.blackrapid.com/products/metro?gclid=CITdjOalpbwCFZPm7AodSUAAuw" target="_blank">Black Rapid</a> camera strap with extra camera connectors<br />
*Small powerful LED flash light<br />
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<u>Tech Gear:</u><br />
Macbook 15", plus sleeve/case- charged, synced with bookmarks and logins<br />
power plug multiplier with 2 usb ports<br />
Extra iPhone charging cord and lighter adapter with 2 usb ports<br />
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Update on Coastal towns-<br />
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I was given suggested sites to visit from Hector. Most of the towns were so small I could find nothing on them. I am waiting for him to get back with more info. So far, I will be seeing Guayaquil and Salinas. More tomorrow.<br />
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More tomorrow!<br />
<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122217739978755908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283316127720676650.post-40596227637403493042014-01-26T20:23:00.001-08:002014-01-26T20:24:56.357-08:00Parque de las IguanasSo, I was getting ready for the trip, which is right around the corner. As per usual, there are too many details, but not as per usual, this will be a third world trip, so the usual things that I may have forgotten, may not be replaceable when I arrive. Cleansing breath time.<br />
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Friday, got a call from my "pen pal" real estate agents from Guayaquil, Ecuador, and that made things real in a good way.<br />
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So, I did some more research, and found a ghost from the past doing a show in the Parque de las Iguanas (a.k.a. Parque Bolivar), and thought I would re-post it here. Miss Steve and his energetic antics. It will be exciting for me to actually be following in his footsteps- I didn't know that he was in Guayaquil. It makes sense however, as this is the usual starting place for Galapagos trips, and I did see his segment on this archipelago.<br />
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Hope you enjoy!<br />
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<a href="http://iguanas./">Iguanas.</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-pOk4oWSI8" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-pOk4oWSI8</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122217739978755908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283316127720676650.post-77643893374056587742014-01-23T22:50:00.000-08:002014-01-27T05:37:11.339-08:00First Stop: Guayaquil<style>
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<u>First Stop: Guayaquil</u></div>
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My flight arrives in Guayaquil by way of Miami after a 9
hour total trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will be an
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I have reserved my <a href="http://orilladelrio.com.ec/index-en.html" target="_blank">hotel</a> <img alt="Boutique Hotel Orilla del Rio" border="0" src="http://orilladelrio.com.ec/files/images/layout/logo.png" height="118" width="146" /> Click link and see the hotel, read the interesting history on this former home!</div>
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<u>Facts and demographics about Guayaquil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></u></div>
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Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador with a populataion
of over 2.3 million.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is also
the largest South American port city located on The Pacific for both freight
and cruises.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Guayaquil has been
called “dirty and dangerous”, but now is rising up to be quite a tourist
destination in its own right, and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>is now the commercial heart of the country. Over half of Ecuador's companies are based here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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From everything I have researched, this is still a crime ridden city.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every reference warns of muggings, car
jackings, and even violent crimes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sources consistently warn tourists to take only marked cabs, not to wander aimlessly, even during the
day, and to stay on main streets in the middle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sounds scary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Hint taken.<br />
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Unlike central Ecuador, which enjoys springlike climates in The Andes, Guayaquil is hot and humid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is located on the western banks of the Rio Daule and the
Rio Babahoyo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>January to April are
the hottest months (90’s to 100 d F) with high humidity, and lots of rain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dry and cool months are June to December when tends to be <span style="background-color: white;"> </span>overcast as well. For the most part, the city is only a
few meters above sea level, so in the rainy season, flooding is very common.<br />
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The city proper has about a dozen high rise buildings, and
on the hillsides, it has barrios.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Although crime can be (er, is?) a problem, the city is reportedly safe in the refurbished
areas located in the city center and Malecon 2000 (promenade along the water front)
along the Rio Guayas.</div>
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Guayaquil is building a burgeoning cultural center in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>An Imax
theater is here. There are many theaters, museums, arts venues, parks, squares,
and lively bars are here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A number of
universities fuel academic interests, and a youthful curiosity. Virtually all flights to or from the Gallapagos either
originate or stop here.<br />
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There are many interesting things to see and do in
Guayaquil that make it worth a visit for at least a few days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I plan to see for
sure is the Parque Bolivar <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>or Parque<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>de las
Iguanas. This park may be the only place in the
world<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>where inland iguanas are
found.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These iguanas certainly are
a species unique from those found in the Galapagos, which is owned by Ecuador.</div>
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<u>Sites on my agenda at this time, subject to change: </u><br />
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<u>Malecon 2000</u></div>
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This is the pride and joy and symbol of redevelopment of the
city.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a promenade by the
Guayas river spanning 3 km.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Along
the walk, many attractions abound- sculptures, museums, gardens, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many security guards are present
supposedly, making this a "safe" and relaxing place. I will report on this shortly.<br />
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<u>Parque de las Iguanas, aka Parque Bolivar</u></div>
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Located in Guayaquil’s city center is a park with dozens of
iguanas measuring up to about a meter in length.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reportedly they are tame and spend their time between the
trees and the ground thermoregulating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Reportedly, there is a red squirrel that is entertaining to visitors and
tourists (though I can’t determine why), and a fish pond that contains turtles
as well as fish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will find out what
is going on here. You can bet that I will get to the bottom of it and give you the skinny. Pics to follow.</div>
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I visited Costa Rica in the late 1990’s when I went on an "adventure" vacation/tour. I didn't know what that meant at the time, but being older, and hopefully wiser, I think it means doing bone headed things that risk life and limb. Anyway, I saw iguanas living in trees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Locals
called them “tree chickens”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
reason the critters had this moniker was because they lived in the trees, and they tasted, well, like
everything else, like chicken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Anyway, after that, I double checked the meat content of all meals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Will do same in Ecuador.</div>
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<u>Las Penas and Cerro Santa An</u>a.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the arts district, bars and restaurants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I plan to check out this vibrant scene. I will give you a full report on the food, beverage, and art scene, well, at least the first two, and maybe some art.</div>
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After Guayaquil, I head to Salinas on the coast for a few days, and will look forward to an exciting trip to "The Poor Man's Galapagos"</div>
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More to follow.</div>
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References: </div>
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Moon Handbooks</div>
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Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands</div>
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Ben Westwood</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122217739978755908noreply@blogger.com0trophy club, TX32.252451536089694 -96.1523437525.811846536089696 -106.47949224999999 38.693056536089692 -85.825195250000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283316127720676650.post-21391900503983869022014-01-13T20:11:00.003-08:002014-01-13T21:26:30.726-08:00Getting to EcuadorI will be leaving for Ecuador in really just over a couple of weeks, and I am more than a little anxious. I have my tickets, and landing point, but despite studying, my itinerary is a bit empty, and planning travel is sketchy in this third world country- but more on that in a late post.<br />
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Getting to Ecuador will require air travel. I looked at flights arriving into the three main cities of entry into Ecuado. These cities are Quito, the Capitol city located in the Andes Mountains in the Northern Sierra Region (see earlier blog post), Cuenca the city designated "A World Heritage Site" also in the Andes Mountains, and very popular with retiring ex-pats and located in the Southern Sierra Region, and Guyaquil, the largest city and largest port in Ecuador, located in the southern Pacific Coast Region. <br />
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Ecuador Regions:<br />
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From DFW, there are a good number of major airlines to choose from: <br />
Taca<br />
AA<br />
United<br />
AeroMexico<br />
and likely more.<br />
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A brief look at the flight logistics from DFW to the three cities looks like this ( all approximate):<br />
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DFW To Guyaquil 1 stop (Miami), ~ 8 hours, ~ $1,000.00<br />
DFW To Quito nonstop ~ 8 hours, ~ $1,000.00<br />
DFW To Cuenca 2 stops <span style="background-color: yellow;">~ 20 hrs</span>, ~ $1,200.00<br />
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I am flying on AA, and as of this writing, here is the baggage policy:<br />
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<td data-title="Airline"><a href="http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/baggage/baggageAllowance.jsp" target="_new">American Airlines</a>
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<td data-title="Carry-on Bag">No fee
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<td data-title="1st Checked Bag">No fee
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<td data-title="2nd Checked Bag">$70.00
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Be sure to check- size/weight restrictions- I had a problem on a trip to Africa with my carry on. There was a 12KG limit- my camera gear weighed more than that, so I had to stash some heavy stuff in my handy dandy safari vest, only to put it back when on the plane. KLM Dutch actually weighed the bag, then re-weighed the bag, then made sure it fit in a little frame to be sure it would fit overhead. So I am always a proponent of safari vests. I admit, it looks goofy, but you can fit a ton of stuff in it, you don't get charged for it, it doesn't count as a carry on, and most importantly, you don't have to leave your stuff unattended.<br />
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On another very important note- I have encountered many stories from my internet photography buddies going to third world countries that are scary. The main thing to understand is that depending on country, theft is a viable living, and you may not see your stuff again. If it is valuable, consider leaving it home. If you must take it, keep it with you, and never take your hands off of it.<br />
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Finally, I am getting Guyaquil, Ecuador via Miami. From my research so far, I am going to focus my trip on the Coastal Region with a trip to Cuenca to find out why so many Ex-Pats are going there and what all the buzz is about.<br />
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Next post will be about Quyaquil, the people, the place, and what I am really looking forward to- Parque de las Iguanas.<br />
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Good references:<br />
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<a href="http://www.insightguides.com/product/insight-guides-ecuador-galpagos/9781780051574" target="_blank">Insight Guides- Ecuador & Galapagos 5th ed</a><br />
5th edition <br />
June 01, 2013 <br />
APA Publications<br />
Part of the Langenscheidt Publishing Group<br />
Edited by Rachel Lawrence, Luke Waterson<br />
ISBN 978-178-005-157-4<br />
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<a href="http://www.insightguides.com/inspire-me/blog/category/wildlife" target="_blank">Travel web site </a><br />
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Click on the "Travel web site" for an excellent resource- really!<br />
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Copyright ©2014, Scott E. Kasden, M.D., all rights reserved. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122217739978755908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283316127720676650.post-91556018047877412962014-01-08T21:56:00.001-08:002014-01-13T21:27:02.307-08:00Why a Blog About Ecuador?And why am I blogging about it?<br />
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To begin with, anyone who knows me even a little, knows that travel is a passion of mine. Photography is a huge passion of mine. Combining the two is, well, heaven for me. Anyone who has been in my office has seen my photos from Africa and knows that Africa was a life changer for me. Subsequently, I refer to myself as an "American-African" because of my love for that country. So travel is in my blood (probably along with a little malaria, but what the heck).<br />
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Why do I feel this way? Despite being verbose, words really fail me. However, to the best of my ability, I get excited about meeting people from different cultures, and learning new things. I want to understand the geography, and how people and places that I have read about in history books and in current event articles live, and how they fit in with us and affect the world around us. To me, it is an adventure.<br />
I look through my view finder and it helps me see different perspectives that I often times might walk past without noticing. I frequently have to assume contorted positions to get the "perfect" shot, and this too, lets me see things that perhaps no one else sees. Finally, the camera does not "see" like the human eye sees, and this forces me to look at everything around me differently, see light differently, and see compositions and beauty in ways that I never noticed before. Animals especially LARGE mammals are my particular passion. So why Ecuador?<br />
Many of my facebook "friends", patients, and colleagues, and "real life" friends over the past months undoubtedly have heard me talk about Ecuador- a lot! As you who know me, know that I love to read. It seems that I keep reading about Ecuador. Everywhere I go, Ecuador.<br />
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Ecuador has been at the top of the list of "ex-pat" retirement destinations for years, along with Panama. The reasons are for the climate, stable government, the currency ( they use the US dollar), they welcome Gringos, the standard of living (live a great life for about $1,800.00/month), more privacy and less government spying, easy lifestyle, friendly people. Also, and very important, less taxes, excellent investment and business opportunities. Real estate taxes for a year may run $300!<br />
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I love the idea hiking and photographing the Andes and Amazon, and living on the Pacific watching the yearly whale migration. Ecuador is among the most biologically diverse countries in the world, and has the largest concentration of free roaming jaguars.<br />
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In an earlier post, I mentioned the regions of Ecuador ( coast, Siera, Andes, Galapagos- sometimes, they go by slightly different names). The weather in these areas is vastly different and hence, you can choose what suits your sensibilities best. Want eternal spring like conditions- check out Cuenca or perhaps the capital, Quito. Don't mind a bit of humidity, and love the sun and beach, go to the coast. You get the idea.<img class="irc_mut" src="http://images.travelpod.com/tripwow/photos4/ta-05c9-cb1e-0b12/four-regions-ecuador-ecuador%2B1152_13412009708-tpfil02aw-28769.jpg" height="272" id="irc_mi" style="margin-top: 189px;" width="576" /><br />
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In Ecuador, the language is Spanish, and the culture is a mix of many cultures over centuries, that has been shaped by the land. In short, for the young at heart, with a spirit of adventure, this is an adventure. I am going with an open mind looking to finish out my final adventure (retirement). Hopefully, it will be Ecuador, but , if not, at least it will be an adventure!<br />
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Here is a brief youTube video to give a bit of Ecudorian flavor:<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQFYFCWXkCI" target="_blank">A visual "taste" of Ecuador</a><br />
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If you want to read some admittedly biased information, here are some links:<br />
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<a href="http://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com/">http://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com/</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ilbookstore.com/home.php">https://www.ilbookstore.com/home.php</a><br />
<a href="http://www.expatexchange.com/index.cfm">http://www.expatexchange.com/index.cfm</a><br />
<a href="http://www.internations.org/">http://www.internations.org/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.internations.org/">http://www.internations.org/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.pro-ecuador.com/#sthash.bhao59q8.Q2GmRZf8.dpbs">http://www.pro-ecuador.com/#sthash.bhao59q8.Q2GmRZf8.dpbs</a><br />
<a href="http://www.retireinecuador.org/index.html">http://www.retireinecuador.org/index.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gringotree.com/cuenca/recommendations/">http://www.gringotree.com/cuenca/recommendations/</a><br />
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Copyright ©2014, Scott E. Kasden, M.D., all rights reserved. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122217739978755908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283316127720676650.post-7002732215001237082014-01-06T20:12:00.000-08:002014-01-13T21:45:22.883-08:00The Peasants of EcuadorEcuadorans as one may assume, are diverse. As a modern people, they have been shaped by the land, and specifically, which area of Ecuador they live in. They have also been affected by conquest of the Spanish in the early 16th century. Until the early 1970's, Ecuador was primarily a rural society, however the discovery of oil has prompted an urban explosion.<br />
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Campesinos (peasants) are commonly found in the Sierra region, and they work very hard to eek out a meager living in the rocky, volcanic, mountainous soil. The Campesions work the harsh land, that is usually owned by rich landowners.<br />
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image taken from: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=ecuador+campesinos+indigenas+de+la+sierra&client=firefox-beta&hs=2qj&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=rHfLUpmrKIK02wXs-IDwBw&ved=0CGMQsAQ&biw=1851&bih=1073" target="_blank">Campesinos</a> <br />
Mountain-dwelling people called "the serrano" live in the harsh mountain areas. They have been described as rugged, hearty, and they are known to have a love for their Andean music.<br />
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Coastal peasants live in close harmony with nature in the fertile and verdant lowlands of the coastal region. These are the costenos (coastal dwellers). Life is much easier for these peasants, and it is reflected in their reported dispositions- easy going, not too concerned abut "manana", but quick tempered.<br />
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The indigents of the Oriente are the ones that I find the most interesting. These people comprise only 4% of the population. For centuries, they have lived isolated, and therefore, they have changed relatively little. Fascinating. These people have been described as light-hearted, self-confident, and accustomed to living from a generous bounty of nature. Sadly, this is threatened with logging oil exploitation. These are people that I really want to meet and get to spend time with.<br />
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I will blog more about Ecuador soon. Stay tuned. I just discovered some interesting "stuff" about the coast, so that will be on deck soon. However, there are many, many, many, more, peoples of Ecuador who are "civilized", and it is important to present a well rounded picture of this South American gem.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122217739978755908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283316127720676650.post-79910505059541797902014-01-05T21:51:00.001-08:002014-01-13T21:35:57.243-08:00Ecuador Demographics and travel factsEcuador is not a large country, only about <span class="kno-a-v">109,468 sq mile (about the size of the state of Wyoming). There are around 15.5 million people living in Ecuador. The currency is the U.S. dollar, and Spanish is the official language. Ecuador uses the same electrical plugs as the USA!</span><br />
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<span class="kno-a-v">The Galapagos Islands are part of Ecuador and lie approximately 400 km west of of the the Ecuadoran coast. A smaller island called Isla De La Plata (Island of Silver, or Silver Island) is about an hour off the coast by small boat, and is also called "The Poor Man's Galapagos". It is smaller, and has a lot of the same flora and fauna (blue footed booby [to see the Blue Footed Booby mating ritual, click here: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYmzdvMoUUA">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYmzdvMoUUA</a>] , frigate birds, iguanas, etc.).</span><br />
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<span class="kno-a-v">Ecuador is divided into four basic regions:</span><br />
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<li><b>La Costa</b>, or "the coast", comprises the low-lying land in the western part of the country, including the Pacific coastline.</li>
<li><b>La Sierra</b>, or "the highlands", is the high-altitude belt
running north–south along the centre of the country, its mountainous
terrain dominated by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andes" title="Andes">Andes</a> mountain range.</li>
<li><b>La Amazonía</b>, also known as <i>El Oriente</i>, or "the east", comprises the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_rainforest" title="Amazon rainforest">Amazon rainforest</a>
areas in the eastern part of the country, accounting for just under
half of the country's total surface area, though populated by less than
5% of the population.</li>
<li><b>La Región Insular</b> is the region comprising the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gal%C3%A1pagos_Islands" title="Galápagos Islands">Galápagos Islands</a>, some 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) west of the mainland in the Pacific Ocean.</li>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122217739978755908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283316127720676650.post-60407113694936220742014-01-02T19:56:00.000-08:002014-01-13T21:31:47.597-08:0014-01-02 Ecuador factoidsTo begin with, Ecuador is located in South America, between Columbia to the north and Peru to the south. To the west lies the Pacific Ocean, and to the East, more Columbia and Peru. Ecuador takes its name because The Equator runs through it. On average, it has about 12 hours of sun per day, and this doesn't change by more than about 12 minutes. Ecuador has the Andes Mountains that run North-South, and the Amazon River. There are also many large protected wild areas that have ample flora and fauna. Ecuador owns The Galapagos.<br />
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