Cuenca Bound?

by RF
(Palos Verdes, CA)

Well, after reading many of your responses, it seems like Cuenca may become burdened with an overabundance of what I refer to as "The Ugly Americans" (TUA). A thought which has no appeal to me, at all, but please do not misconstrue, I am a proud American, who will support the United States as much as possible.

However, after being exposed to "The Ugly American" while traveling in Europe, United States, Peru, Mexico and now considering retirement in Cuenca - this information does put a damper on the enthusiasm...

Why do I want to live in a paradise? Hummm, not much thought required for that one...what is appealing about old world architecture, nice sandy beaches, or even mountain/valley vistas? And living in a country where the dollar goes further.... Again a no brainer.

So, having verbally expostulated about all this what does it mean...

Personally, TUAs need to wake up and stop ruining it for the rest of us (assuming I become one). Stop inflating the economy, paying ridiculous amounts for services, driving up Real Estate, all because you never learned to negotiate or really close a deal - I have personally seen evidence of TUAs inflating prices in Baja California - inflating Real Estate, and taking advantage of your fellow American to make a buck. I guess the best advice would be - think before you act, because your lifestyle is not appreciated.

So for what it's worth, I will still keep my eye on Ecuador (Cuenca) and hope the beauty and grandeur can survive an influx of TUAs.