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Ecuador Coastal Newsletter
Ruta del Sol South
August 17th, 2014
Edition No.15
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High Season is Coming - Prepare Now!
Written by our Contributor, Shannon Enete
Editor's Note: We are pleased to introduce our new contributor, Shannon Enete. Author of several books on the subject of becoming and living as an Ex-Patriot, Shannon has sent us an article on preparing to come to Ecuador for a first visit.
Your experience searching for the perfect rental along Ecuador's coast can be challenging, but if you're shopping during the high season (December - Easter week), it can seem impossible. Many folks decide to split their time, half of the year in the mountains or in their home country, and the other half along the coast while it's sunny and hot (during high season). If this is you, make sure to secure your beachfront rental this month. Amy Prisco, owner of RE/MAX Pioneer Realty in Salinas, recommends you book your high-season rentals by August or September. Come October.....
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UPDATE on Red Cross Activities
...The chapter currently provides a medical clinic and laboratory that is open to the public in the mornings, staffed by volunteer doctors and technicians. Results from laboratory tests taken in the morning are available for pickup the same afternoon at 5:30 pm.
The Ginsberg medical group from Guayaquil is planning on holding a Health Fair at the Red Cross which will include a general checkup for $3 and various ultrasound tests for
$8 each. Tentative dates have been set for September 2nd and 3rd. A future project......
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News Release and Excerpt - Becoming an Expat: Ecuador
Becoming an Expat: Ecuador shares with the expat-to-be all of the information they'll need to know in order to relocate their life in Ecuador. They'll learn what immigration option will be best for them, how to earn an income abroad, what healthcare options they have, how to move with families, about Ecuador education, how to find house/pet/
hotel sitting jobs, how to ship a container, what retired life is like in Ecuador, how to decide which region is right for them, cost of living (for real), what electronics to bring and best apps for expats, how to handle local and international communication, estate planning, and much more more! Click here to read the full article and an excerpt on Cost of Living.
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Crafts at Casa del Sol
Casa de Sol is preparing to organize a monthly (or bi-monthly) craft extravaganza and we would love your input!
We have an expert on herbs, body products, remedies and more who will come and teach a seminar on how to create natural concoctions which the participants will be able to take home and use after the class. Things like coconut oil, candles, lip balm, healthy snacks and other natural remedies are currently on the menu.
But, before we get started we want to hear from you...
- Would you be interested in attending these events?
- Are there any specific things you would like to learn how to make?
- Any other comments, questions or interests are welcome!
Many thanks,
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FABULOUS FIFTIES FLIP FLOP HOP FUNDRAISER
Okay, all you cool cats. Grab your letter sweaters, charm bracelets, poodle skirts, bobbie socks and saddle shoes. We are going to have a blast from the past. The Salinas Ladies Coffee/Cocktail Klatch is pleased to announce we will be having a fundraiser event SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH 6:00 pm at Sins Bar. It's going to be a 50's style  party complete with tunes from the era. Rick Taylor our DJ and his technical assistant Rick Racinskas will be coming up with a great selection of songs for your dancing and listening pleasure. Denise Pisarri-Hulbert will be offering Swing/Lindy dance lessons for those of you who always wanted to learn and for those of you who just want to brush the cobwebs off those smooth moves before the big dance. Read more...! Click here... |
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NEW FEATURES IN OUR BLOG! Along with our archives, you will now find news items from along the coast and an exceprt from our choice of Blog of the Week. Look for more as we grow to meet our community's needs. CLICK HERE TO GET ON BOARD
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Newsletter Update
Our coverage area is Playas to Puerto Lopez at present. Please send along events, ad, buy/sell, articles, anything you would like to see us publish. Articles submitted by our readers do not reflect an endorsement by our Team, but are simply conveying information that may be relevant to our wider audience. Coastal.Newsletter.Team@gmail.com Please note: Cut off day for publication each week is end of day on Thursday.
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Blogs and Facebook Pages?If you blog or facebook about life on this part of the coast, submit your links to us and we'll post the relevant ones in our newsletter!
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NEW Reader Recommendations!
Hi Everyone,
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Deb
(see Dan's info in our Ad Section)
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Looking For Acupuncturist and/or Chiropractor Along the Coast?
My name is Tito Verdaguer, I own Bromelia Nature Lodge/Retreat Healing Center in Manglaralto via Dos Mangas. www.facebook.com/bromelialodge I have been a Reiki Master/Energy Healer and teacher for over 15 years and teach Reiki, Chi Kung (Qi Gong), and Japanese JuJitsu. I offer the following Treatments: - Advance Tachyon Technologies (energy antennas, like a scientific Reiki) $ 20
- Ceragem V3, Thermal massage/spinal column adjustment $20
- Chi King acupressure point massage $ 20
- Craneosacral Osteopathy (1st level) $ 20
I can be reached at 0997201868 or titoreiki@hotmail.com | |
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