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.

Sunday, April 17, 2022

Cuenca Perspectives by Jim: CUENCA: THROUGH THE EYES AND SOUNDS OF BRINKMOELLER

Cuenca Perspectives by Jim: CUENCA: THROUGH THE EYES AND SOUNDS OF BRINKMOELLER:  A TRIBUTE TO BOB AND DORI HOESTER Many talented people pass through Cuenca living for a few months, a few years, or become life-long reside...
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CUENCA: THROUGH THE EYES AND SOUNDS OF BRINKMOELLER


 A TRIBUTE TO BOB AND DORI HOESTER


Many talented people pass through Cuenca residing for a few months, a few years, or they become life-long residents.    Some are writers, comedians, singers, dancers, actors, artists, or who worked at careers involving  world-wide travel and jobs of diplomatic and contracted global implications.  There is always fascinating people to meet and in some cases to befriend in Cuenca.  Roberto Brinkmoeller is one of those gringos who came to Cuenca as an accomplished pianist, and in his retirement enjoyed playing at the only two establishments that have grand pianos in Cuenca.  The hotel Mansion Alcazar has a grand piano, in a beautiful setting where there are evenings when song and piano music flows.   The other grand piano is found in Creta Restaurant located in Mal Del Rio, a cloth table restaurant of class with good food at reasonable prices.  Roberto has played in both of them.








       

Roberto just returned to the United States for what is to be his third attempt at permanency back in the states.  Each time his relocation has always brought him back to Cuenca.  At 85 years of age, he appears to be be going strong, doesn't look his age, and we hope he will return to Cuenca again.  For those who fall in love with Cuenca, it's very difficult to leave.  











It has been difficult for Roberto as two of his closest friends, Bob and Dori Hoerster have returned to Texas and are in ill health.  This video was created as a tribute to them and to their memories of the beauty of Cuenca and the many friends they left behind.  Mathias Rios, the creator of the video, completed it just the day before Robert took his flight back to the United States.  I hope you enjoy both the piano performances and the delightful scenery and views of Cuenca.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q055IXlJczk

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