Interesting to see tumbaco and cumbaya. Whenever I’m in Quito it’s always “over there” and our hosts never thought it worthy of a visit. It’s always Ambato or other local market towns that we end up at. I appreciate your going into the geologic and historical background if the places you visit; it really adds a great perspective to wherever you’re at.
This was so nice to watch. Memories for us from when we lived in Lomas de Monteserrin in Quito 2016-2018. We would take the bus down to for the movie theater. Really good bread store down in Cumbaya too! Hope to be back soon. Awwww I miss that bird sound!!! Such a sweet bird I don't know what it was called but it always sounds like it's whistling at you.
Subscribed. Wonderful video, really enjoyed riding along with you through the Cumbaya & Tumbaco Valleys. Informative and entertaining, thanks for sharing. I'm researching different areas of Ecuador to visit, or perhaps even to relocate from the U.S. So many options already.
Great memories. I lived in Quito in 2017 and 2018 and for the most part of it I was staying in Tumbaco, right across the Nacional football club and above the Salomé Reyes park. Greetings from Athens, Greece. P. S. I am sorry you had to sell your bike. I know how it feels.
It's fun to explore this way... I did it alot when I got my first car. Giving up your autonomy is hard... I donated my commute bike a couple months ago... Gonna see if it's worth it to bring our mountain bikes. 😏😎
You can live in a nice apartment for around 400-500 dollars in the city of Quito. Of course you can get cheaper but 400 is like middle-class. Utilities are cheap. Power would be 5-10 dollars per month per person, water is cheaper. If you’re looking for a cold place there a lot of towns in the andes colder than Quito, but Quito has several neighborhoods that are cold. All Houses are made of concrete so they are fresh even in hot days. No need for a/c.
Hey! moving to EC, '23 . watching your video , again, to see Cumbaya???? Not sure where to land, in EC. Everyone says Cuenca...... ???Will you two move back to Ecuador ?
At 13:22 on the top left of the inage you can see that pointy mountain. Its called "cerro la Marca" wich means the mark. It is called like that because it used to be an ancient reference for native people that wanted to find "mitad del mundo" the place where equator line is. It is located north of the monument where the real equator is.
I only had it for a year, but I didn't have any problems. It's 250cc. I drove it up mountains with 2 people and luggage. It's not super fast but it gets you where you need to go. Max speed is like 90 km/hr I'd say.
There is actually access to one of the peaks of Ilalo, maybe you should have asked in tumbaco to a taxi driver, it is very nice the vie there, worth to go, you could have tried to go to Cotourco mountain, behind Pifo, even better
@@itchyfeetonthecheap thanks for your response. So just to be clear even in valleys such as cumbaya, there are no mosquitos? I did hear you say “the bugs are ruthless” . . . is that in the higher elevations or in the valleys too?
You should have asked me this last night as I was walking from Quito to Cumbaya down the side of a highway because my Uber canceled 15 minutes before the 8:00 curfew, cars whizzing by me as I thought about how covid19 probably doesn't care what time it is... or when I went to the grocery store, which was packed because it was Friday and no one is allowed to leave their house on Saturday and Sunday. "Let's get everyone to go out at the same time instead of spreading them out. That will help curb covid." To answer your question, I'm frustrated with how poorly this country is run.
@@itchyfeetonthecheap I feel you, and I'm sad that you had to experience that. We all know we have incompetent politicians. But, on the other hand, there is not a single country that has taken COVID-19 seriously, each and every one of the countries failed a simple task, that of not being overconfident. It's not just the politicians of our country, it's just human stupidity at its finest. Remember when doctors, scientists and WHO were telling people that covid-19 was not so dangerous, later that we should not wear masks because they did not protect us at all, French doctors even promoted the use of certain drugs not studied and even Trump promoted its use. This pandemic only showed that no matter how many scientists, literary professionals, historians and postgraduates we have, we will always be overconfident, we feel invincible but we are a failure because as a society we do not make decisions together, each one lives in their own world and many opportunities are wasted. It did not matter how this pandemic made us suffer in a similar way to all countries, it did not matter that we finally have a common enemy, we continue to see each of us as enemies rather than help. Even when choosing our leaders, generally most humans and ecuadorians are no exception, choose our leaders based on passions, Lenin has never been intelligent, regardless of the ideology he chooses at any moment. But even acknowledging that he was an idiot, many people chose him, because they saw in Correa, a demagogue leader whom to idolize, and it almost happen again, this time with Arauz. To think that we can have a perfect politician is utopian, first the people must be more reasonable and less passionate, rather than asking those who govern them to be reasonable for them. Even now that Guillermo Lasso has won the presidency, Correa's lovers still want to tackle him in every step he takes. That's the moment when you realize that the real reason we don't have great leaders is because great minds know that ruling an ignorant, selfish and passionate country is shooting at oneself. Conservative populists such as Trump Followers in USA or Leftists Correa's followers in Ecuador do not live or let live, because they believe in democracy, just until the very moment that the one who wins is not a populist and demagogue or he simply doesn't comply with their excentricities. Werever you go, you'll find stupid people with stupid leaders, but focus on the places were even being sourrounded by stupid people and politicians, you can find after all that you also feel good with your life. As ecuadorians we don't even get a little bit frustrated in long terms not even with all the bad things that we experience daily, we know that life in Ecuador is good after all the things, and we will fight to always make it better. I know that you have a really open mind and I'm sure you will understand this one day. Wish you, Ryan and Sara the best, on your next adventures. I know that you are just trying to finally figure out what living in this world is really about, and Ecuador is a must on that journey.
@@itchyfeetonthecheap If they give you a ticket, write on it, "No consent, no contract," and then give it back to them within 3 days. Works every time. Where is the injured party? Did you consent to THEIR rules??? Fight back man. You even wear a mask in the open air riding your motorcycle.
Haha! Hilarious Ryan singing at the end. If I ever have to move to Ecuador, Tumbaca it is.
Interesting to see tumbaco and cumbaya. Whenever I’m in Quito it’s always “over there” and our hosts never thought it worthy of a visit. It’s always Ambato or other local market towns that we end up at.
I appreciate your going into the geologic and historical background if the places you visit; it really adds a great perspective to wherever you’re at.
Thank you for showing us!!!
This was so nice to watch. Memories for us from when we lived in Lomas de Monteserrin in Quito 2016-2018. We would take the bus down to for the movie theater. Really good bread store down in Cumbaya too! Hope to be back soon. Awwww I miss that bird sound!!! Such a sweet bird I don't know what it was called but it always sounds like it's whistling at you.
Subscribed. Wonderful video, really enjoyed riding along with you through the Cumbaya & Tumbaco Valleys. Informative and entertaining, thanks for sharing.
I'm researching different areas of Ecuador to visit, or perhaps even to relocate from the U.S. So many options already.
Súper vídeo de mi barrio, las vistas desde el Ilaló son preciosas, que bueno te guste este volcán dormitado.
Salutations, thanks for posting, amazing and informative video.
Cool video!!.... Very enjoyable!
man this video makes you want to be there. peace from florida.
AMAZING ! really beautiful country.
what a views amigo, this for me must be one of your best videos . Really like that area of Tumbaco too!
Thanks for giving us a tour. I haven't been in the Sierra for 10+ years.
Nice video amigo.I m glad you guys like to live in ecuador.
Great memories. I lived in Quito in 2017 and 2018 and for the most part of it I was staying in Tumbaco, right across the Nacional football club and above the Salomé Reyes park.
Greetings from Athens, Greece.
P. S. I am sorry you had to sell your bike. I know how it feels.
This video is so dope. Thank you. We are coming to stay in Cumbaya next month and this was the perfect primer. Hope to run into you guys there.
Nice video as always. You guys have such an awesome apartment. Your singing sounds like Herbert from Family Guy. :)
It's fun to explore this way... I did it alot when I got my first car. Giving up your autonomy is hard... I donated my commute bike a couple months ago... Gonna see if it's worth it to bring our mountain bikes. 😏😎
Oh my gosh! Morocho my favorite!!!
Cool video man. I need to start visiting other parts of Ecuador... every time I go I just stay in Guayaquil haha. PS, like your taste in music 👌🏻
"soulless" great description of those gated communities.
“Keydo” was the funniest pronunciation of Quito.
It sounds like you have really made a connection with the place, and will be sad to leave there.
Definitely, but I'm excited about moving to Cambodia too. I wish I could live in two places at once.
You should try mollejas asadas is on the old way Cumbaya-Tumbaco the street name is Francisco de Orellana 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
I've driven by that place a hundred times and keep thinking that I gotta go in there. I'll do it. Thanks for the recommendation.
hi there, can you tell me more about the coldest and cheapest place(cost of living) monthly rent, utilities etc.. in Ecuador?
You can live in a nice apartment for around 400-500 dollars in the city of Quito. Of course you can get cheaper but 400 is like middle-class. Utilities are cheap. Power would be 5-10 dollars per month per person, water is cheaper. If you’re looking for a cold place there a lot of towns in the andes colder than Quito, but Quito has several neighborhoods that are cold. All Houses are made of concrete so they are fresh even in hot days. No need for a/c.
Hey! moving to EC, '23 . watching your video , again, to see Cumbaya???? Not sure where to land, in EC. Everyone says Cuenca...... ???Will you two move back to Ecuador ?
No, we prefer Asia.
Really informative and sweet (re bike).
At 13:22 on the top left of the inage you can see that pointy mountain. Its called "cerro la Marca" wich means the mark. It is called like that because it used to be an ancient reference for native people that wanted to find "mitad del mundo" the place where equator line is. It is located north of the monument where the real equator is.
I feel your pain about the bike. Riding is my soul.
You can try to go to El Cerro Ungui, there is a nice small mountain and behind it you can visit El Cinto 👍🏻
Thank you for the recommendation. I'll check it out.
Can't wait for you to get here bro. I am also moving to pp
Hi Ryan. Can you tell me about your bike? How many cc? What speed can maintain on the highways and how reliable is it ?
I only had it for a year, but I didn't have any problems. It's 250cc. I drove it up mountains with 2 people and luggage. It's not super fast but it gets you where you need to go. Max speed is like 90 km/hr I'd say.
@@itchyfeetonthecheap many thanks for your reply. Planning to buy one for the travel.
@@itchyfeetonthecheap Just about the same description I have for the Himalayan I am touring Ecuador on.
@@itchyfeetonthecheap Can your, does your wife drive it ? bike ?
There is actually access to one of the peaks of Ilalo, maybe you should have asked in tumbaco to a taxi driver, it is very nice the vie there, worth to go, you could have tried to go to Cotourco mountain, behind Pifo, even better
I've had Cotourco on my list for a while. Thanks for the reminder.
If I ever go back to ecuador, ill buy a motorcycle
I am Omar Reyes do you remember my restaurant in tumbaco I can't find my video
Hey Omar. Hope you're well. Here's the video: ua-cam.com/video/FRGeirNJqNI/v-deo.html
Will you return to live in Ecuador 😥? We will miss you.
Thanks. I don't know. Maybe one day.
hi u must to go to cuenca in the valley of cajas it will be a good experience for u if u have good luck u will see an ovni jajaj for sure
The gated community vibe may be a little souless, but that view surely makes up for it! Thanks for another great video.
It definitely does. And maybe soulless isn't the right word. It's not as vibrant, maybe.
where do u exactly live friend? seems so cool view
Miravalle area
the bugs are worse in higher elevation? mosquitos too?
No, there aren't any mosquitoes in Quito. It's too high for them.
@@itchyfeetonthecheap thanks for your response. So just to be clear even in valleys such as cumbaya, there are no mosquitos? I did hear you say “the bugs are ruthless” . . . is that in the higher elevations or in the valleys too?
Have you rented your place yet?
What is going on with the virus there and if you DONT want to take the vaccine? Also what so you do for protection against crazies?
Are you still in Ecuador?
Yes. Until July
Why U are selling your motorcycle when U like it?
I sold it cause I was leaving Ecuador and moving to Asia.
Where are you headed next?
Cambodia
:'-( You rode him hard and long.
Why are you leaving?
You should have asked me this last night as I was walking from Quito to Cumbaya down the side of a highway because my Uber canceled 15 minutes before the 8:00 curfew, cars whizzing by me as I thought about how covid19 probably doesn't care what time it is... or when I went to the grocery store, which was packed because it was Friday and no one is allowed to leave their house on Saturday and Sunday. "Let's get everyone to go out at the same time instead of spreading them out. That will help curb covid." To answer your question, I'm frustrated with how poorly this country is run.
@@itchyfeetonthecheap
I feel you, and I'm sad that you had to experience that. We all know we have incompetent politicians. But, on the other hand, there is not a single country that has taken COVID-19 seriously, each and every one of the countries failed a simple task, that of not being overconfident. It's not just the politicians of our country, it's just human stupidity at its finest.
Remember when doctors, scientists and WHO were telling people that covid-19 was not so dangerous, later that we should not wear masks because they did not protect us at all, French doctors even promoted the use of certain drugs not studied and even Trump promoted its use.
This pandemic only showed that no matter how many scientists, literary professionals, historians and postgraduates we have, we will always be overconfident, we feel invincible but we are a failure because as a society we do not make decisions together, each one lives in their own world and many opportunities are wasted. It did not matter how this pandemic made us suffer in a similar way to all countries, it did not matter that we finally have a common enemy, we continue to see each of us as enemies rather than help.
Even when choosing our leaders, generally most humans and ecuadorians are no exception, choose our leaders based on passions, Lenin has never been intelligent, regardless of the ideology he chooses at any moment. But even acknowledging that he was an idiot, many people chose him, because they saw in Correa, a demagogue leader whom to idolize, and it almost happen again, this time with Arauz.
To think that we can have a perfect politician is utopian, first the people must be more reasonable and less passionate, rather than asking those who govern them to be reasonable for them. Even now that Guillermo Lasso has won the presidency, Correa's lovers still want to tackle him in every step he takes. That's the moment when you realize that the real reason we don't have great leaders is because great minds know that ruling an ignorant, selfish and passionate country is shooting at oneself. Conservative populists such as Trump Followers in USA or Leftists Correa's followers in Ecuador do not live or let live, because they believe in democracy, just until the very moment that the one who wins is not a populist and demagogue or he simply doesn't comply with their excentricities.
Werever you go, you'll find stupid people with stupid leaders, but focus on the places were even being sourrounded by stupid people and politicians, you can find after all that you also feel good with your life. As ecuadorians we don't even get a little bit frustrated in long terms not even with all the bad things that we experience daily, we know that life in Ecuador is good after all the things, and we will fight to always make it better. I know that you have a really open mind and I'm sure you will understand this one day.
Wish you, Ryan and Sara the best, on your next adventures.
I know that you are just trying to finally figure out what living in this world is really about, and Ecuador is a must on that journey.
Well put. And thanks.
Prueba el encebollado
REGARDS FROM QUITO IF YOU WANNA HANG OUT THROUGHT QUITO I CAN BE YOU GUIDE
Hello
Come back to Quito and we can hang. I eat thieves for breakfast, it will be fun.
How do you get past the guns?
like your vids, but man... that music really suxs
"¿Solo por divertido?" Nope. Instead:
"Quiero pasar solo por turismo. ¿Se puede?"
i dont care
Lose the mask.
But the police could fine me. You wanna pay the fine for me?
@@itchyfeetonthecheap If they give you a ticket, write on it, "No consent, no contract," and then give it back to them within 3 days. Works every time. Where is the injured party? Did you consent to THEIR rules??? Fight back man. You even wear a mask in the open air riding your motorcycle.