Hello,

I hope to update this site from time-to-time with information about what you can expect and practical advice learned, when moving to an area on topic. I hope to have guest bloggers talk about their experiences with life related to practical advice, and a more in-depth approach for particular locations, especially as it relates to settling-down.

Some highlights:
The local downtown area, or Centro, is filled with many gringos. Many more-so than Loja, the neighbouring, much larger city. Since getting off the plane at Guayaquil, I have not see so many gringos. Some will be friendly and approach with conspiracy theories. Others are more laid-back and day-to-day in their demeanor. There is the crackerbarrel crowd, people who, because they spend so much time around each other, and various other reasons, will take information and start or continue rumours. It is best to avoid such things. 🙂