I'm on my way to Cuenca for about a month. I'll be arriving Oct 1st. I've been anxious to take a good look around to determine if this will be a good place to retire. I'm hoping to talk to as many expat retirees as possible to get an idea of what it's like. Yes, I know everyone's experience and expectations are different. Still,I'd like to hear the good, bad, and the ugly. Also, I'd like to know if there's anything that I should consider bringing that might be difficult to get there. I hope someone can recommend a good place to stay for a month.....preferably a furnished studio or one bedroom. Thanks. Looking forward to hearing from you
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Lady leeper
25 September 2013 21:59:23
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escapingoth
26 September 2013 03:01:00
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Hi
Have you thought about staying at a b&b, I only suggest that as you are only there for a month and talking to the host, you might be able to get to hear and learn from the host's experience and getting around.
When I was there a few months ago, the host arranged for one of her other guests someone to take her around looking at rentals. It cost her 10$/hr. I went along with them and she actually found a really nice place that seemed to be suited really well for her.
I loved Cuenca hope you do too:-)
Hans
Lady leeper
26 September 2013 04:59:49
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Yes perhaps I should check out a b&b. My budget is modest given that I'm still maintaining a house cars etc. until I decide to make the move. I'm not looking forward to selling all my stuff. But I guess I'm getting ahead of myself. Thanks for your suggestion.
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