[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

I was planning to come here next month to finish my Dental Implants which got delayed by COVID. But I cracked a tooth and needed to come early.

Here are a few snapshots from my front porch and the AirBnB's dog (who is waving to say hello to yall).

I love this country - its climate, friendly people, everything about it. Being on the equator, it has no seasons, and the sun's up and down times remain the same all year.

It is a very poor country, but the people don't sit around complaining - they are so happy and friendly and welcoming. Around 10,000 American ex-pats have migrated there so far.

NOTE: the Red Rose is about done, but I wanted to photograph it; it is over 4 inches in diameter!

Anyway, these are just some snapshots of my front porch - this is a 1 bedroom 1 bath with shower, kitchen, living room, patio, balcony - for $20/day. I had breakfast at a "fast food" stand in front of a shopping center this morning, where I went to get some groceries. I had a Ham and Chees panini with Avacado, I blueberry muffin, a bottle of Mondrian Orange soda, and a Capacino for $3,50. The taxi ride back to the apartment was $1.75. As a senior, you can go anywhere in Cuenca (the city I am in) for $0.25 on a new natural-gas-powered bus or take a taxi for $2.50.

Beautiful... Stay safe...