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Having lost her job, with her savings hemorrhaging, and her Social Security still a few years out of reach, Carolyn needed a plan. In Ecuador, she didn't have to sacrifice lifestyle to save money. In fact, her lifestyle got a swift update.
For almost seven years now, my husband and I have been retired and living in the UNESCO World Heritage Site and Andean city of Cuenca, Ecuador. I love my serene, stress-free life here…for the mild weather, gracious culture...
I get on a crowded city bus in Cuenca, Ecuador and immediately two teenagers rise and offer me their seats. At the bank, where lines can be particularly long on Fridays, Mondays, and paydays, I go to the tercera edad line...
Family and friends in my hometown, Seattle, often ask me, “What do you do all day?”With maids and laundry services, expats here in Cuenca, Ecuador, have lots of extra time to spend indulging ourselves.One woman I know weaves, paints, and plays bridge once a week.