I am in the process of planning my first trip to Ecuador. I plan to visit in about a year if I can find a deal on airfare as that seems to be the most expensive part of the trip.
My question is has anyone visited and did a homestay?
To me that would be the best way to get a true feel for the country.
My only concern about that is water. I have been reading that if you are not from there you should avoid the water and I would not assume that the home stay families would provide bottled water.
I am very easy going ,laid back so hopefully I would do ok there.
I think I would like to go to Cuenca(sp) area but I don't see any flights listed from the US.
I am mainly visiting to try to see if I like the area and research for possible retirement later.
I mainly researching this to find a place where I can actually live on my retirement. I read that the weather ranges from 40-75 degrees which is perfect to me as it reminds me of San Francisco- a place I cant even afford to live in with my job.
When I retire I expect to receive about $1300 a month from my military pension (National guard) when I turn 58 plus social security at a later date.
Any suggestions or thoughts are greatly appreciated.