We have done a bit of research and Ecuador sounds like a great place to semi retire...though we will be back and forth since we have lots of family in Canada. Just want to know if we would be safe on a farm somewhere outside Cueno (sp??) and if people there like to buy things like goat cheese and meat...we love our goats. How hard or easy is it to bring over a dog and cats? they are very important critters to us.
Is there needs where I could volunteer (say in the schools or food programs for those who don't have as much?) Generally speaking are Ecuadorians friendly caring folk? We would make every attempt to begin to learn Spanish so we are respectful...any suggestion on how to learn to speak Ecuadorian Spanish? My husband is a 55 year old computer program who specializes in security and linux unix..any programmers out there know if there is local work with companies there for that?? thanks you all...Ellie and Mike