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Downsizing, To Move or Not to Move? That is the Question
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I visited Cuenca in the mid-1970s and it was gorgeous. My husband was working in Esmeraldas (refinery) and we took a trip with his parents. Ecuador was always on the edge politically, but the people and the land were beautiful. I was happy there. We are in the same boat but looks like we will be staying in our house in Tucson and downsizing belongings. Diabetes/kidney etc have to be tended to; I imagine a rental with a pool in five years or so. I am still doing the yard (xerioscape), but hire out the house cleaning once a month. Husband is 75 and I'm 71. Right now, it is less expensive to live in the house since we took care of the big ticket maintenance items a few years ago.
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However long we stay in our home, completing our downsizing will always be a first priority. We want to accomplish this so that we enjoy our space more. And do the work so that when we do want to put the house on the market, the preparatory work will have pretty well been done.
Cuenca in the mid-1970s must have been amazing! Between when we were first there, around the turn of the century and last there, a few years ago, we saw so many changes. Yes, Esmeralda was always said to be a dangerous part of the country. Now, unfortunately, crime has become more of an issue in the entire country. Though we know many expats in Cuenca who still live there and love it. I do hope to see Cuenca, and other parts of Ecuador, again some day. There are many places we haven't been to, but we always are drawn to return to Cuenca! But, for now, we're staying pretty close to home and making health (and downsizing!) a priority. Wishing you well! Rose