I am working on a trip to Cuenca, Loja, and Vilcabamba. Right now, we are just looking. My mother will be 87 in June and she said we can't move until she's gone. However, we are hoping to change her mind and come with us. Where would be some good places to take her, leisurely? Where do the expats hang so we can get as much information as we can? We do have one slight problem. My husband has used pot to control his ADHD since he was 12. It's bad enough in the states, but what is it like there? We also have a chihuahua. Will she be allowed to come with us? Where would be a good place to stay? We don't want a "resort/spa", just a nice room for 3 people where we can walk to most places. What would be the best way to get from one city to another?