Manta, Ecuador

 Manta, another bustling port on the Pacific, thrives on its tuna industry. Tourism is developing around its lovely beaches, and expats have discovered a pleasant inexpensive lifestyle (one American told us he can live like a king here on $2,000/month: including 2 bedroom oceanfront condo for $600/month). And, Ecuador offers resident visas!

Local tourist board gave us a swag bag…

…Including a famous straw hat!



Our walking tour included the local market 


And a drive through to pick up your local live chicken 


The harbor and unloading tuna


Comments

  1. Amy CourvilleJanuary 29, 2023 at 5:35 PM

    Fresh Chicken! Keep one for a Courier des Mardi Gras? How fun would Cajun Mardi Gras with a chicken run be on the boat? And fresh eggs everyday?!?

    Xoxo

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2023 at 9:09 PM

    Love the flowers! Amber

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  3. Michael BrayFebruary 2, 2023 at 8:07 AM

    Love the pictures and hat! Did we miss out by not moving to Equador vs. Costa Rica?!

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  4. Katja Noschis DelaloyeFebruary 6, 2023 at 3:32 AM

    Planning to move there? So nice to see you both. Much love

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  5. Suzanne EldredFebruary 8, 2023 at 12:30 PM

    I was tempted to explore Ecuador, as a place to live when I was there... Go figure why they named them Panama hats, when they are really from Ecuador. Wish I had stowed away in your luggage.

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