Mas Despacio Update

Views within Cuenca Within the city there are only two places that I know have a view: Negroni Cuenca, and El Mercado. Of the two, Negroni is probably better. It’s probably best at night with a view of the Cathedral. Regardless of one’s beliefs, stunning architecture...

Summary

The oil stains on the roads, the uneven stairs, the chipped concrete, missing handrails, the noise; for those who are accustomed to things being more…“even”, can the reader adjust to this, or will it drive them crazy? Will the fabulous almuerzos, be sufficient to...

Disclaimer

Lawyers can’t live with ‘em and can’t kill ‘em. This is a viewpoint website only. It is one person’s opinion and should in no way be mistaken as legal and/or tax and/or investment and/or relocation advice. While some legal experts were procured, they were only able to...

My Background

My name is César Ricardo Ochoa. I was born and raised in in the U.S., spoon fed in suburbia watching network television. My father is Ecuadorian, and my mother is Texan – not American, Texan. When my mother was in college in Austin, she met my father. Concurrently,...

Website Style and Purpose

While not a travelogue nor travel blog, there are some touristy facts. Mostly it is intended as a means of providing one person’s perspective of living here. That way if someone is the type that likes doilies under every desert they may rethink living here. On the...