[ANDREW DOUDS]

Edward

Wow what an great plan. I would suggest you work on your Spanish before such an extraordinary trip. I have used the Simon Bolivar Spanish School http://www.simon-bolivar.com/index.html on Mariscal Foch which is near the Mariscal. It has a range of classes and has internet classes as well. I noticed that the school had a part in the Fast Track Ecuador Conference and I tried classes in Quito and then followed up with some SKYPE classes. I am looking to move to Quito upon full retirement. Once I move I will take additional classes at Simon Bolivar, the teachers seemed to be very qualified and the prices were very reasonable.
Also check Airbnb for rentals of rooms and apartments inaddition to VRBO. There are usually Internet Cafes in most places.

[ANDREW DOUDS]

DAREL

You have many wonderful suggestions here but you said you had Spanish many years ago. If you ever want to brush up try the Simon Bolivar Spanish School http://www.simon-bolivar.com/index.html on Mariscal Foch which is near the Mariscal. It has a range of classes and has internet classes as well. I noticed that the school had a part in the Fast Track Ecuador Conference and I tried classes in Quito and then followed up with some SKYPE classes. I am now looking at places to buy in Quito and feel comfortable more or less in communicating my needs and desires about properties. I can not imagine moving to a non-English speaking country and not attempting to develop some basic level of skill in the local language. Once I move I will take additional classes at Simon Bolivar, the teachers seemed to be very qualified and the prices were very reasonable.

Two places I think on any visit should be the Guayasamin Museum/house and his Capilla del Hombre and the Teleferico for spectacular views. Check out Trip Advisor for more ideas.

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