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Ecuador Newsletter
Ruta del Sol South
May 25th, 2014
Edition No.3
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Need a Doctor or Dentist?
Created and submitted by Petra Blair
Many thanks go to Petra, who has compiled a list of recommended doctors and dentists in Santa Elena, Guayaquil and Cuenca area to share with folks on the peninsula. It includes contact info, specialties and insight into the services they provide. Petra will be updating this periodically, so please forward any recommendations you may have to her directly or through our team for her. A very welcome document, Petra..! Click here for Doctor ListClick here for Dentist ListClick here for Misc. List |
Recommendations:
(submitted by our readers)
Tari Gleidt in Salinas is an amazing and properly trained massaged therapist. Her phone number is 096-961-6778 and she does a FULL hour for $35... she is fully trained and certified and I can give a testimonial to the fact that she is fantastic!! She treats clients in her condo half way down the Malecon and has a proper massage table, etc.
Please send us your recommendations for local businesses in your area...Olon to Playas and all areas in between!
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Newsletter Update
Thanks for your great comments and input for our two Editions! As a result, we're expanding our coverage area from Playas to Puerto Lopez and looking for news and articles for those regions. We'd also like to introduce a buy/sell section for our next edition, so please send along any info to us at Coastal.Newsletter.Team@gmail.com Please note: Cut off day for publication each week is end of day on Thursday.
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Blogs and Facebook Pages?If you blog or facebook about life on this part of the coast, submit your links to us and we'll post the relevant ones in our newsletter!
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Did you know?
Ecuador Battle of Pichincha:
May 24 Battle of Pichincha is a public holiday in Ecuador. Ecuador remembers the bravery of the Patriot army which bravely fought for the independence of Quito, the current capital of Ecuador, and other provinces surrounding the city leading to the establishment of Ecuador.
The anniversary is celebrated every year on the 24th of May. The Battle of Pichincha took place in 1822 on the slopes of the famous Pichincha volcano, an active volcano located in Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador. The war was led by Antonio Jos� de Sucre against the last president of the Royal Audience of Quito, Field Marshall Melchor Aymerich (1754-1836). This event is one of the wars under the South American Wars of Independence which was carried out to liberate the countries in South America under Spanish rule. The success of the Patriotic army in the Battle of Pichincha resulted in the independence of Quito and other major provinces belonging to its administrative jurisdictions. This event led to the eventual establishment of the Republic of Ecuador on May 24, 1822.
Festivities occur all over Ecuador especially in the historic city of Quito around the Pichincha volcano. Ecuadorians carry the country's national flag in the street and adorn their houses with Ecuadorian flags as a symbol of nationalism and to signify the spirit of the celebration. The government also holds military parades and aerial exhibitions by the Ecuador Air Force during the occasion. - See more at: Holidays Around the WorldEcuador Commemorates the Battle of Pichincha
If you have interesting Ecuadorian Tips and Tid Bits, please let us know!
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International Children's Day in Salinas
An important opportunity for ex-pats to be part of the solidarity of the community.
Written and submitted by Susana De Calero
In Ecuador on June 1 of each year, educational institutions (schools and colleges), government organizations, NGOs (non-government organizations) are working on behalf of children and adolescents, organizing events at various facilities, to remember and reflect on the rights of children. They are celebrated with music, games, artistic presentations and sharing sweets, among other initiatives.
The Air Force Academy at the Salinas Air Force Base has a program named WINGS FOR HAPPINESS and offers a 20 minute airplane flight for children of scarce resources. On May 30th, AFA will celebrate Children�s Day for 130 children who will benefit from this event. The Salinas Coffee Klatch Ladies Group will be engaged with the community, participating with the donations of 130 snacks (hot dogs and juices).
I believe this is a big opportunity for expats to be part of the solidarity of our community. Read more about International Children's Day here...
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