Afternoon reading in Parque Calderon
By Robert Bradley These photos were taken from 3:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. in Parque Calderon on Wednesday, August 16. "Every picture tells a story, don't it." --Rod Stewart [URIS id=53361]
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Freak hail storm covers much of Cuenca in ice
A strong thunderstorm produced enough hail Saturday afternoon to turn parts of Cuenca into a winter wonderland. The weather bureau reported that ice was as much as two inches deep in the area around Miraflores Park, Los Trigales, and along Av. Gil Ramírez Dávalos near...
China warned about illegal fishing in Galapagos protected waters as investigation continues
China’s ambassador to Ecuador was called to the foreign ministry Friday and given a formal warning about its fishing vessels encroaching on the Galapagos Islands International Preserve. A fishing ship with 300 tons of catch onboard was taken into custody Monday and...
Cost of living overseas: It can be cheaper to live in Paris than Panama once you do the math
By Lief Simon A recent attendee at a Live and Invest Overseas conference wanted to know where in Panama City he could rent an apartment for $500 a month or less. He’d decided he wanted to retire to Panama City and had set his housing budget at what he currently pays...
Residents complain about mining, San Fran Plaza details explained, Maids’ pay, Free medical care
Viernes, 18/8/2017 Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Today's agenda events - Premier - "Mi Tía Toty" will premier at a special performance hoy, a las 20:00 in the Multicines del Milenium Plaza. Toty Rodríguez and director León Felipe Troya will attend the event....
Why hike? The physical and psychological benefits are well known but the sheer pleasure of it can’t be beat
Editor’s note: This is the eighth of an eight-part series by writer / photographer Brian Buckner about hiking in the Cuenca area. To read the earlier installments, see the links at the bottom of the article. For me, it’s about a myriad of things. You can entertain...
Closure of scandal-ridden Esmeraldas refinery means Ecuador will have to import gasoline for domestic use
The 45-day closure of the Esmeraldas refinery for equipment repairs means Ecuador will need to import gasoline. Because the government subsidizes the cost of gasoline for domestic use, the importation will come with a surcharge. The cost of the gasoline is in addition...
Forest fire in Susudel, Back to driving school, Disarming Colombian children, Cajas photo exhibit
Jueves, 17/8/2017 Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Today's agenda events - Exibición - An exhibit of experimental art opened Thurs. in the Lakomuna collective (Escalinata de El Otorongo). Música - A new series of sessions started Thurs. in the "Rizoma, Plataforma...
The eagle and the condor, Part 4: Building gardens and so much more
By Louis Bourgeois My new life in my country home in San Jose de Balzay began in October of 2014. When I arrived I had but two weeks to move out of my rented apartment in Cuenca and begin to furnish the house. As things would have it, my new landlord hadn't completed...
You think you know about bananas? Wait until you read this!
Bananas are some of the world’s most convenient health food. They come in their own little snug jacket, protected from the elements, ready-to-eat whenever you are. When they’re just ripe, they’re firm and mellow, but let them age a bit and they turn sweet and...
Juego de sombras plays out in the late afternoon
Late afternoon light is warm and kind to most scenes. I enjoy using it to illuminate human faces and creating a particular mood since it softens the hues of the natural color palette. You can see it in this photograph of two boys playing soccer. Even the concrete and...
Bus robbery foiled but driver takes a bullet, More tranvía contract details, My Aunt Toty, Auditing the auditor, Forest fire season begins
Miércoles, 16/8/2017 Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Wednesday's agenda events - Teatro - Carlos Gallegos and his company, "Teatro de la Vuelta" (Theater in the Round? Theater of the Return?) will present "Barrio Caleidoscopio" from hoy hasta el sábado (from Wed. to...
Moreno tours Esmeraldas oil refinery, says corruption has left the facility in ‘critical condition’
Despite an investment of $2 billion in upgrades, President Lenin Moreno agreed Tuesday with Ecuador oil minister Carlos Perez that the government-owned oil refinery at Esmeraldas is in “critical condition.” The center of a massive corruption scandal involving dozens...
Taxi drivers want to operate vans, jeeps and SUVs
The organization representing Cuenca taxi owners is seeking permission to operate vans, jeeps and SUVs but says it would need to charge more for the service than currently allowed. According to Bolivar Sucuzhañay, president of the Union of Co-operatives of Taxis of...
Reason for tranvía bid delay, Ex-energy minister willing to talk scandal, Gas trucks, U.S. deportations
Martes, 15/8/2017 Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Tuesday's agenda events - Competition - La Superintendencia de la información y Comunicación (Supercom) presented the requirements for the 1st National Short Film Competition Tues. The contest, "Orgullosamente...
After years of delay, work on San Francisco Plaza is finally underway; Contractor has 10 months to finish
“Thank God, they’ve finally started.” Rosa Chuchuca’s sentiment was shared Tuesday morning with two other women who sold clothing and household goods at San Francisco Plaza and who were relocated three weeks ago to Calle Padre Aguirre. The three stood at the northeast...
Monday earthquake epicenter is only five miles from Cuenca but most residents don’t feel it
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded Monday afternoon just east of Cuenca but no damage was reported. The quake occurred at 5:30 p.m. at a depth of 32 kilometers. According to the municipal risk management office, some residents in high-rise condominiums and office...
Chinese fishing ship caught poaching in Galapagos preserve; More than 300 tons of fish found on board
The Ecuadorian navy has captured a Chinese-flagged fishing vessel in the internationally protected Galapagos Island preserve Monday morning. Authorities say that the ship had 300 tons of fish, including protected species of sharks, in its hold. The ship, Fu Yuan Yu...
Electric shut-offs, Cuenca-Giron highway closure, Bus lane violations, Numismatic museum at Banco Central, Cuenca gastronomy, Honoring the virgin
Lunes, 14/8/2017 Hola, Todos - Pagina cultural - Upcoming agenda event Barrio Caleidoscopio (Kaleidoscope Neighborhood) - Cacho Gallegos will present this show from 16-19/8 at 20:00 in hte sala Alfonso Carrasco in the CCE. More info at jgarridoateatral@gmail.com....
The equipment you need to carry on your Ecuador hike
Editor’s note: This is the seventh of an eight-part series by writer / photographer Brian Buckner about hiking in the Cuenca area. To read the earlier installments, see the links at the bottom of the article. By Brian Buckner I’m going to make this one pretty easy,...
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