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Cuenca Ecuador Parks

The Cuenca Ecuador Parks are absolutely beautiful! We often enjoy Parque Paraiso, Parque de la Madre and Parque Calderon, but there are so many more!

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Top 10 Things To Do In Cuenca Ecuador Top 10 Things To Do in Cuenca Ecuador 2019 (Episode 109) (5/28/2019) - We've been in Cuenca for over a year and a half now and we're still finding new and exciting things to do, but we wanted to share our current Top 10 Things To Do in Cuenca Ecuador with you. These are the activities we did with our friends and family when they came to visit and they LOVED them. We never get tired of exploring Cuenca and the surrounding areas. Everywhere we look, there's something beautiful and historic to see...
Hiking Upper Cajas Cuenca Ecuador Hiking in Upper Cajas National Park – Cuenca Ecuador (Episode 79) (3/14/2019) - On this excursion outside Cuenca, Ecuador, we went to Upper Cajas in the Cajas National Park. Edwin picked us up about 9:30AM and the drive took us about 45 minutes to reach the check in station. Entry into the park is free, but we did have to sign in at the building by the parking lot before venturing down the trail toward the lake...
Cuenca Ecuador Yoga In The Park Cuenca Ecuador Yoga in the Park with Olesya (Episode 78) (3/12/2019) - Before we share our Cuenca Ecuador Yoga In The Park experience, we just passed 500 subscribers on our Amelia And JP YouTube Channel! Thank you all for subscribing and continuing to watch our videos! They're quite the labor of love so knowing so many people enjoy them makes it all worthwhile! We also celebrated our 3-Year Veganversary over the weekend! We went vegan on March 8th, 2016 and haven't looked back! We did several fun things to celebrate our compassionate, environmentally friendly and healthy lifestyle, and we share a couple of them with you in this video...
Lower Cajas National Park Cuenca Ecuador Hiking in Lower Cajas National Park near Cuenca Ecuador (Episode 72) (2/26/2019) - We went on another hiking adventure just 40 minutes west of Cuenca to Lower Cajas, which is part of Cajas National Park. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to drive from highway 582 to the trailhead parking lot. It was free to enter, but we had to show our cedulas (or passports would work). There are no food services so bring your own snacks....
Cuenca Ecuador Fitness Cuenca Ecuador Fitness: Aerial & Pole Fitness w/ Fit Alliance + Panda Cakes Cuenca & Doggie B-Day! (Episode 64) (2/7/2019) - Fit Alliance held their open house at JungleGym this weekend so we got a first-hand look at Cuenca Ecuador Fitness. We were lucky enough to get special aerial and pole dance performances from two of the instructors! What a beautiful and fun way to exercise!
New Year's Eve in Cuenca Ecuador New Years Eve in Cuenca Ecuador (Episode 48) (1/1/2019) - This was our second New Year's Eve in Cuenca Ecuador, but I was sick last year so we didn't leave the house. This year, we logged over 15 miles walking around Cuenca looking at the monigotes. Each neighborhood has a monigote contest and the winning monigote gets set on fire at midnight. We weren't sure where to go for the best viewing, so we decided to wander around El Centro in the afternoon to find the best spot. After seeing a couple of displays, we headed back home to eat dinner and do some research online about where to go....
Parque Paraiso Cuenca Ecuador A Stroll Through Parque Paraíso Cuenca Ecuador (Episode 32) (11/27/2018) - Parque Paraíso Cuenca Ecuador is one of our favorite parks. We walk Daisy from our house along the Yanuncay river, around the park and back home nearly every week at least once. It's a long walk and Daisy is getting older so we don't always take her, but she loves to go there and smell the other dogs.
Cuenca Ecuador River Walk Cuenca Ecuador River Walk: Tarqui, Yanuncay, Tomebamba, Milchichig & Machángara (Episode 25) (11/10/2018) - Today, we decided to do a Cuenca Ecuador River Walk along the 5 rivers that run through the city: Tarqui, Yanuncay, Tomebamba, Milchichig & Machángara....
Cuenca Ecuador Shoe Shopping Shoe Shopping in Cuenca Ecuador + Cervezas at Inca (Episode 12) (10/12/2018) - Today, we went shoe shopping in Cuenca Ecuador, and as a reward for my extreme patience, we went to Inca Lounge for cervezas on our way home. We also stumbled upon some improv dueling rappers in Parque de la Madre. You just never know what you're going to see while walking around Cuenca!
Turi Church Steps Cuenca Ecuador A Hike Up the 439 Turi Church Steps + Mall Del Río & Feria Mascotas in Cuenca Ecuador (Episode 5) (9/24/2018) - Today, we decided to hike up the 439 stairs to the Turi Church again, just for exercise (yes, I also think Amelia is trying to kill me!). Then we circled around to Mall del Río where we went shopping for a new pair of shoes for me, but we bought Amelia new shoes and shirts, instead. Then we went to Parque El Paraíso for the Feria Mascotas (Pet Fair)....
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Following a life-changing event back in Denver Colorado, we took stock of our lives and decided we needed to do something different.

After a lot of research and reflection, we made the decision to sell everything we owned and leave the United States in search of a more unconventional life, in a more affordable and tranquilo part of the world.

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P.S. You can join us for just one month AND you can watch the replays if you can't make the live event. It's a great way to get your questions answered in a conversational format. Your support helps us continue sharing information about Ecuador and moving abroad! Muchas Gracias! 🥳 

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Since our viewers seem to love our real estate tours (based on the popularity of the past videos) we've decided to start doing them again. We are NOT real estate agents and we're not "pushing real estate."

A lot of our viewers want to see the types of homes that are available when they're researching their move to other countries, so they appreciate these tours. And we enjoy looking at properties and sharing them with you.

In this video, we visited the area known as Valle de los Chillos in the southeast corner of the Quito Ecuador Metro Area. It's about 30 minutes (in good traffic) to downtown Quito and 45 minutes to the Quito International Airport.

We toured 4 properties in 2 different golf course communities, with prices to fit almost any home buying budget.

Club los Chillos is a large gated housing development with a 9-hole golf course, olympic swimming pool, clay tennis courts, bar & restaurant, large fenced park, and several other amenities.

Club los Cerros is an exclusive golf course community with houses lining the perimeter of the 18-hole professional golf course. It also has a nice restaurant in the club house.

#expats #expatlife #realestate #golfcourseliving
When Amelia and I lived in Olón, Ecuador, we ofte When Amelia and I lived in Olón, Ecuador, we often took evening strolls on the beach to watch the sunset over the ocean as the soothing sound of foamy white waves lapped the shore. The colors of the sky transitioned from yellow to orange to pink to purple.

Sunsets in Olón were a ritual for us, as well as other locals and tourists (when it wasn't cloudy). We all gathered to watch in awe as the sun took its daily plunge into the ocean while families played soccer on the beach, their laughter filling the air. 

Evenings were also a favorite time for the neighborhood dogs to join the rest of us on the beach. They chased birds, kids and each other, adding to the lively atmosphere. 

Children built sandcastles and little red crabs scurried around digging holes as the waves filled them back in. It was a constant battle the little crabs were destined to lose. 

We moved away from Olón almost two years ago, and while we probably won't move back, we still miss the sunsets and our long walks on the beach.

Those sunsets will always hold a special place in our hearts. We may not be able to physically be there to watch them anymore, but the memories will stay with us forever. 

#Olon #Ecuador #Sunsets #Ocean #Beach
A few shots from our visit to Chapala Mexico. #cha A few shots from our visit to Chapala Mexico.
#chapala #mexico #expats #lakechapala
El Centro Sangolquí Ecuador #ameliaandjp #ecuador El Centro Sangolquí Ecuador
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Street Performers in Sangolquí Ecuador #sangolqu Street Performers in Sangolquí Ecuador

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JP's Sunday Morning Memory... As we walked throug JP's Sunday Morning Memory...

As we walked through the lush rainforest near Mindo, Ecuador, we didn't know quite what to expect. Our guide, Xavier, said he had something special he wanted to show us, but that was a monumental understatement! 

These were the hummingbirds of San Tadeo Birding, known for their fearless nature and stunning plumage.

We made our way to a small clearing where Rolando, the hummingbird whisperer as we now refer to him, had more than a dozen feeders hanging from various hooks and tree limbs. 

The hummingbirds fluttered about and whizzed by our heads like we were just another obstacle to barely avoid. It was like a dance, the way they moved so quickly and gracefully from feeder to feeder.

Rolando asked if we would like to hold a feeder in our hands to get up-close and personal with the hummingbirds. Of course we said yes! And held our breath as they landed on our hands, their tiny feet tickling our skin as they drank.

We watched in amazement as they flew circles around our heads, their wings a blur of motion. They were so close that we could feel the wind from their wings and see the shimmering iridescence of their feathers, each one a different shade of green, blue, and white.

It was an experience we will never forget, being surrounded by these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat. The hummingbirds of Mindo captured our hearts, and we will always cherish the memories of this magical encounter. 

#Mindo #Ecuador #Hummingbirds #Birds
Is Cuenca Ecuador Affordable? #ameliaandjp #cuenca Is Cuenca Ecuador Affordable?
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Join us TONIGHT at 5PM ET/EC for a Video Premiere Join us TONIGHT at 5PM ET/EC for a Video Premiere Watch Party over on our YouTube Channel! We'll be there to Live Chat before, during and after the premiere so you can comment on the video or ask questions.

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Join Us on Tuesday Jan 31 at 7PM Eastern/Ecuador T Join Us on Tuesday Jan 31 at 7PM Eastern/Ecuador Time for a LIVE Zoom Happy Hour Video Call! We'll talk about our recent trip to a very popular expat city (not in Ecuador) and then we'll do our normal social Q&A. We hope you can make it! 

Learn more and sign-up on Patreon.com/AmeliaAndJP

Hope to see you all there!
Amelia And JP

P.S. You can join us for just one month AND you can watch the replays if you can't make the live event. It's a great way to get your questions answered in a conversational format. Your support helps us continue sharing information about Ecuador and moving abroad! Muchas Gracias! 🥳 

#Ecuador #Expats #ExpatLife #MoveAbroad #LiveAbroad
We just dropped a NEW VIDEO over on buff.ly/3HyLOd We just dropped a NEW VIDEO over on buff.ly/3HyLOdl

Since our viewers seem to love our real estate tours (based on the popularity of the past videos) we've decided to start doing them again. We are NOT real estate agents and we're not "pushing real estate."

A lot of our viewers want to see the types of homes that are available when they're researching their move to other countries, so they appreciate these tours. And we enjoy looking at properties and sharing them with you.

In this video, we visited the area known as Valle de los Chillos in the southeast corner of the Quito Ecuador Metro Area. It's about 30 minutes (in good traffic) to downtown Quito and 45 minutes to the Quito International Airport.

We toured 4 properties in 2 different golf course communities, with prices to fit almost any home buying budget.

Club los Chillos is a large gated housing development with a 9-hole golf course, olympic swimming pool, clay tennis courts, bar & restaurant, large fenced park, and several other amenities.

Club los Cerros is an exclusive golf course community with houses lining the perimeter of the 18-hole professional golf course. It also has a nice restaurant in the club house.

#expats #expatlife #realestate #golfcourseliving
When Amelia and I lived in Olón, Ecuador, we ofte When Amelia and I lived in Olón, Ecuador, we often took evening strolls on the beach to watch the sunset over the ocean as the soothing sound of foamy white waves lapped the shore. The colors of the sky transitioned from yellow to orange to pink to purple.

Sunsets in Olón were a ritual for us, as well as other locals and tourists (when it wasn't cloudy). We all gathered to watch in awe as the sun took its daily plunge into the ocean while families played soccer on the beach, their laughter filling the air. 

Evenings were also a favorite time for the neighborhood dogs to join the rest of us on the beach. They chased birds, kids and each other, adding to the lively atmosphere. 

Children built sandcastles and little red crabs scurried around digging holes as the waves filled them back in. It was a constant battle the little crabs were destined to lose. 

We moved away from Olón almost two years ago, and while we probably won't move back, we still miss the sunsets and our long walks on the beach.

Those sunsets will always hold a special place in our hearts. We may not be able to physically be there to watch them anymore, but the memories will stay with us forever. 

#Olon #Ecuador #Sunsets #Ocean #Beach
A few shots from our visit to Chapala Mexico. #cha A few shots from our visit to Chapala Mexico.
#chapala #mexico #expats #lakechapala
El Centro Sangolquí Ecuador #ameliaandjp #ecuador El Centro Sangolquí Ecuador
#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats #sangolqui #quito
Street Performers in Sangolquí Ecuador #sangolqu Street Performers in Sangolquí Ecuador

#sangolqui #ecuador #quito #busking #violin #valledeloschillos
JP's Sunday Morning Memory... As we walked throug JP's Sunday Morning Memory...

As we walked through the lush rainforest near Mindo, Ecuador, we didn't know quite what to expect. Our guide, Xavier, said he had something special he wanted to show us, but that was a monumental understatement! 

These were the hummingbirds of San Tadeo Birding, known for their fearless nature and stunning plumage.

We made our way to a small clearing where Rolando, the hummingbird whisperer as we now refer to him, had more than a dozen feeders hanging from various hooks and tree limbs. 

The hummingbirds fluttered about and whizzed by our heads like we were just another obstacle to barely avoid. It was like a dance, the way they moved so quickly and gracefully from feeder to feeder.

Rolando asked if we would like to hold a feeder in our hands to get up-close and personal with the hummingbirds. Of course we said yes! And held our breath as they landed on our hands, their tiny feet tickling our skin as they drank.

We watched in amazement as they flew circles around our heads, their wings a blur of motion. They were so close that we could feel the wind from their wings and see the shimmering iridescence of their feathers, each one a different shade of green, blue, and white.

It was an experience we will never forget, being surrounded by these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat. The hummingbirds of Mindo captured our hearts, and we will always cherish the memories of this magical encounter. 

#Mindo #Ecuador #Hummingbirds #Birds
Is Cuenca Ecuador Affordable? #ameliaandjp #cuenca Is Cuenca Ecuador Affordable?
#ameliaandjp #cuenca #ecuador #expats
Join us TONIGHT at 5PM ET/EC for a Video Premiere Join us TONIGHT at 5PM ET/EC for a Video Premiere Watch Party over on our YouTube Channel! We'll be there to Live Chat before, during and after the premiere so you can comment on the video or ask questions.

Nos vemos pronto!
Amelia And JP

#AmeliaAndJP #Ecuador #Expats #Sangolqui
A few shots from our visit to Ajijic, Mexico. #pho A few shots from our visit to Ajijic, Mexico. #photographylovers #photography
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There has never been a better time to move abroad. With the skyrocketing cost of living and divisive politics, the United States is NOT the same country that we grew up in. By moving abroad, you can leave all that behind and achieve a much higher quality of life for a much lower cost of living.

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