Originally Posted by MartinSE
(Post 2145129)
Here are a few more snapshots from this trip to Cuenca, Ecuador. I will avoid getting diverted on a rant this time; I apologize again for the last thread. On this thread, I will put any trying to do that on my ignore list. I ask you all not to respond to the bait.
I have, on past trips, done architectural montages and tourist galleries promoting beauty and fascinating history.
During this trip, I will focus on the cultural differences between Cuenca and the US. I am in NO WAY saying that Cuenca (Ecuador) is better than the US; I am saying they are different. Many differences. Some better, some worse. In general, Ecuador is a very poor country with a very corrupt government. Outside of the big cities, poverty is crushing.
That said, yes, there is a lot wrong with Ecuador, but there is also a lot to admire.
Here is the street in front of my apartment. A couple of things I notice. One is how old these homes are and how they are packed in close. The yards when they have one are tiny, smaller even than those in the CYV here in The Villages. Another is how clean the street is. Remember, this is an old run-down neighborhood. As I walk around, it is not unusual to see houses that are falling - crumbling.
The apartment I am in has been recently renovated and is a beautiful little complete for 1 bedroom 1 bath with laundry. Clean, modern, and a complete contrast to the road out front.
(more to come - I will try multiple replies instead of stacking photos in one post and see how that works. It will make it easier to comment on any one photo and my commentary on it instead of having them all together - I think)
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