American living in Ecuador?

[TryingToLearn]

If you're an American living in Ecuador, why? How did you make that decision and how long have you been there. How long do you plan to stay? Any family? I've been once and loved it! I'm going again in June.
To answerer #2 I have been to papjacta springs and it was really amazing.
To anwserer #3 I do know all about the missionary martyrs. I have flown into the jungle aboard a small plane onto a grass strip to visit the Woadani. My visit was about 30 miles from the site of the killings. My wife has gone to Palm Beach though and stood right where the killings happened. Wow!

[Richard]

(Here is why some american go there and this is base on true missionary in ecuador event)In this heartfelt memoir, Saint writes about growing up with the Ecuadoran tribe whose members killed his father in 1956, and about taking his wife and teenage children back to Ecuador in the 1990s to live among them again. Many of Saint's readers will be familiar with the spearing deaths of five American missionaries by Auca Indians a half-century ago, a story recounted by Elisabeth Elliot in Through Gates of Splendor (1996 revised edition). Saint, who was four years old at the time of the murders, adds to that familiarity with this account of his deep, familial bond with his father's assassin. Specifically, Saint debunks myths about the tribe. He explains that Auca, which means naked savage, is a derogatory name given to the tribe by outsiders, and that they are actually called the Waodani. While he does not dispute that they were vicious killers before they converted to Christianity soon after they murdered Saint's father, he takes pains to help his readers understand what led the Waodani to their murderous worldview. In a long passage, he tells the story of the 1956 murders from the Waodani perspective. Most of the book is devoted to his latest experiences with his Waodani family. Although Saint is not a very accomplished writer, his voice is authentic and humble, and his story will undoubtedly inspire by many.

[jpav0923]

I'm not currently living there, but I lived there two years ago. I had a very positive experience. The Ecuadorians are very friendly warm people. I also thought their food was rather good.

I was only in Quito. The weather was always perfect, but I didn't feel safe at night. ALWAYS take a cab after dark.

[sueet2b]

i was actually born there in quito, equador, but my family moved to the states when i was 4, i dont recall much, but ive been going back and forth now and then to visit close relatives. as you know, latin americans tend to have huge huge families.
i love it there, though my top preference is to remain in the states, life in equador seems from my point of view, a bit harder than living out for economical reasons. other than that, the food is great, the parties are awesome, the weather is unbelievable, and yeah, the people are really cool.

since your going again, i recommend you to visit papajacta, i dont know, maybe youve already been there, but if you havent, its a spot out in the middle of the jungle/mountains where they have 'termes' warm waters and pools. great place to visit. another cool spot is mindo, a little town in the middle of nowhere. where you can go mini rafting on these really really cool inflated donuts all roped together in 6. guess how much it costs for the ride?? 4 dollars!!! yes its like worth going there 5 times! and the cost of food there in mindo is extremly low, like 30 bucks maximum for a group of 6.

anyways im getting carried off, hope this helps and have fun!! im getting so excited because im leaving to quito again this november for my grandma's 100 years!