2012 Cuenca Perspectives Collage

2012 Cuenca Perspectives Collage
VIVA CUENCA

VIVA CUENCA!

My mission in publishing this blog is first to provide a living history of my settlement and life in Cuenca, and to provide myself and the reader with a journal account delineating my reasons for why I have chosen to settle in Cuenca. Second, the posts are my way of staying in contact with family and friends back in the states, and to provide them with an understanding of a country and culture that most North Americans have little knowledge and awareness. Third, the blog is open to one and all who wish to compare and contrast the experiences of expat bloggers living in Cuenca, so that you can determine whether or not from your perspective Cuenca is an appropriate move for you. Fourth, my blog provides another example of how expats view and interpret life in Cuenca. Ecuadorians and Cuencanos who may read this blog are especially invited to post comments that may enhance all expats understanding and appreciation of Cuneca and its people, or to correct any misinterpretations in my assumptions and perceptions of Cuencano culture. Finally, I hope I can convey the feeling of love and appreciation that grows within me each passing day for this heavenly city nestled in the Andes and its very special people.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

NEW BEGINNINGS

I have been an educator most of my life. Now as I anticipate retirement in the not so distant future, I am looking forward to traveling and to finding a new home. Cuenca first came to my attention over the 2009 Christmas season. I discovered her by accident through a link on Yahoo, in which "International Living" listed Cuenca "Numeral Uno" among the ten best places for retirees to live. Of the ten cities listed, Cuenca most definitely caught my eye. Was it love at first site or just infatuation? As I researched this beautiful city, I fell more in love with her with each passing day. So now I begin a journey to find out if Cuenca is just a long-distance romance, or if for me, is she the real thing?

I will be traveling to the heartland of the Andes and arriving in Cuenca on Tuesday, July 13th and depart from the city on Monday, August 9th. In the days and weeks ahead, I will share my thoughts, reactions, and decisions with you as my journey and adventure begins.
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  1. Edd StatonJune 27, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    Jim, thanks for your kind words. Cynthia & I look forward to meeting you next month. Please know that, although short-timers here, we'll do anything we can to make your exploratory trip fun and meaningful.

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