[ROBERT CRENSHAW]

If your in Quito and need dental work Dr. Montalvo and Dra. Hernandez are the ones to see. I must of had seven or eight visits that included two root canals, two implants, an extraction, four or five crowns amoung other things. I had a late appointment (5PM) on two occasions where we were finished about 7PM. Dr. Montalvo didn’t want me to take a cab at that time of night and drove me back to my apartment both times ! I thought he lived in that direction but I found out later that he lived in the opposite direction !!

[ROBERT CRENSHAW]

I can only speak from my experience. I’m in Quito right now. I’ll be here until the end of the month. On the 4th of July I had a dentist appointment. Took a taxi to my appointment and had no problem, getting back to my apartment was a different story. When writing down the address to my apartment to show the taxi driver I had failed to include the nearest cross street. So when I showed this to different drivers I was met with puzzled looks. I had a general idea which way to go so I didn’t feel lost. Didn’t know which bus to take. So to make a long story short I took a “hike” from about 3PM about 10 PM. I think I covered at least 10 miles or more. Luckily I happened upon the north bus station where there were a number of taxi drivers who tried to help me. Found pe0ple who spoke English, with no answer to my problem. Finally a taxi driver, who had just joined “our group” asked to see the address and said he could take me there ! Which he did. Moral of the story is don’t believe everything you read or hear. Use common sense and you shouldn’t have any problems. Would I advise walking around the streets of Quito at night by yourself ? No it’s not a good idea.

[ROBERT CRENSHAW]

Thanks for the info

[ROBERT CRENSHAW]

I’m having someone pick me up at the airport for $24. She wanted $30 but I offered $24 and it was a “done deal” !

[ROBERT CRENSHAW]

It’s my understanding that you can bring in up to $9,999.00 without any problem. $10’s,$5’s and $1’s usually work better anywhere in Ecuador. Although $20’s shouldn’t be a problem in the larger cities

[ROBERT CRENSHAW]

I’ll be flying into the new airport July 2nd. I’ve been told that the taxi fare would be $35 dollars to the city. Is this about right ? Thanks, Bob

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