Friday, February 1, 2013

Step by step...we inch closer

Step one was booking our airline tickets. Got that checked off the list. With travel dates in hand, step two was finding a place to stay for a month. There were many suggestions given on various blogs, forums and Facebook groups but we finally narrowed it down to a one bedroom on the first floor (garden side) at Apartmentos Otorongo.

They come highly recommended by numerous folks who have stayed there. I sent off an inquiry on the website and in less than an hour we had negotiated our room location and made our deposit. From the website:

Our apartments  are suites, and each one has its own kitchen, kitchen utensils, cable Tv, hot water, fiber optic internet, bathroom, and phone. The main room (2 beds or 1 matrimonial) has wooden floors and in the living room there is 1 sofa bed for 2 kids (sheets and blankets upon request ). We clean the suites and do the dishes daily. If wanted, we can take care of your laundry.

Our rates:
2013 65 USD per night- 300 per week-580 per month
High season June, July, August, December, January Month rate 696 USD
Next is finding a place to stay in Guayaquil the night we arrive, one with a reasonable rate and free hotel shuttle from the airport. We plan to take the Super Semeria bus to Cuenca the next day, the cost should be in the $7-$9 range (based upon what we've read). The trip takes about four hours and from what we hear, it's very scenic.


It's done, We're done!

Finally, everything has been sold (although some things will be picked up during our last three days here in Cuenca). It's been quite a ...