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@l.d.d.2062

3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Cotacachi, I lived in Salinas for 8 months and didn't care for it so I moved back to Cotacachi. I lived in Florida (5 minutes from the beach = causeway) for 16 years and I miss the warmth and sunny sky weather. Cotacachi has been COLD and rainy for 6 months now. Would you please video areas of Manta that are off the beaten path. A few blocks in so to speak. I'm seriously considering moving to Manta but I'm on a fixed income (73 years young) and need to see what it's like. I had a friend tell me he didn't like Manta as he said it is a dirty city, but I don't see that in you videos. How's the insect situation? Thank you kindly.

@AmeliaAndJP

3 жыл бұрын

We’ll show lower cost rentals in a future video. Insects are not bad here at all. We leave our sliding glass door and screen open all the time.

@cherokesky

3 жыл бұрын

My partner and I watch a lot of your videos. She's a nurse. I'm a family medicine PA. We are two years out from our own unconventional life. Becoming dive instructors. Traveling country to country until we find our home. Ecuador is top 5. Location. Your videos move it up the list. Nosotros estudiamos y apprendar espanol. Esta muy Mal. But we're trying. Have a great day you two are inspirational.

@AmeliaAndJP

3 жыл бұрын

Que chevere! 👍🇪🇨

@valeriabellettinijerves4308

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmeliaAndJP super, justo estaba buscando una app para practicar Inglés. Y por ahi me pueden recomendar pls una donde hacer tandem/ language exchange.? Thks y gracias amigxs por visitar mi provincia, yo hace 2 años no voy :) Vale

Manta, here we come. Thanks for the video guys. I'm 79 and my wife of 54 years is 74 🙂

Ok guys. I have to put it out there. I've noticed you look happier now than from your first videos. JP has his suntan going and a different spark!!! Amelis looks wonderful as always. I'm happy for you guys.

@AmeliaAndJP

3 жыл бұрын

Gracias! We are very happy here! We're able to swim laps every day in a pool by the beach. Amelia does yoga. We're walking 5+ miles a day. It's sunny and warm! Loving it!

@dawnfleming8319

2 жыл бұрын

@@AmeliaAndJP I love to do water aerobics. Is that something that people do down there?

@rosaarodriguez9968

Жыл бұрын

@@AmeliaAndJP I'm so jealous. Here in Midwest summer is leaving us! Soon winter is here! I am not from here! I'm stuck! My American kids and their families love the 4 seasons! I only love them in post cards. Even summer not beaches! 😢 😭

La felicidad que ustedes demuestran el vivir en mi país me llena de orgullo, me alegra mucho que estén disfrutando y que esa experiencia ustedes las comparte a todos sus seguidores. Bueno esperaremos los siguientes videos. Un fuerte abrazo 🤗

I visited Ecuador back in 1998 and I fell in love with the country. Watching your videos is really making me think about going back and maybe even retiring there. Manta is a fantastic place!

Manta is the most beautiful city in Ecuador by the beach, and the best weather. Great desicion to come here, welcome .

What I like the most about manta is that's its becoming a bike friendly city with dedicated lanes for riding your bike.

Gracias por promocionar tanto mi hermosa ciudad ❤️

@jowicovi7777

3 жыл бұрын

Hola yo también soy de Manta Pásame tu WhatsApp

We live in Manta and like it very much. However, for all of you whom live in other parts of world and see this video, can be Very misleading..... In this video only nicest and prettiest parts of Manta been highlighted. That is only a VERY very small % of the city. If you plan to move here based on thinking that most of the city looks like that, you will be very disappointed. JP and Amelia, thank you for considering that on your next video.....Thank you

@normahernandez5007

3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure most people know it's a 3rd world country, but do is Brazil and many other places. Poverty and lack of housing etc...heck even here in the states where we shouldn't expect this, exists.

@jamescalifornia2964

3 жыл бұрын

@@normahernandez5007 / Yes but in Latin America it is the majority .

@eusebiusbob702

3 жыл бұрын

Most of them don't go to the other parts am one of them been in Quito for some. Time I work they but always in the city never seen the less develop sites planing to travel more soon

@jtsanborn404

3 жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me more about the disadvantages of living in Manta? I'm planning to move there after the end of the pandemic

@marciejade1408

3 жыл бұрын

@@jtsanborn404 Don't get scared by ones views, this is often a big mistake of travelers. Do your research and always remember ANY city in any country will have its goods and bads. The trade off of convenience is the bads. This is same in US. Want no crime and clean living? Move to the sticks in a boring town.

HELLO AMELIA AND JP. MANTA IS VERY BEAUTIFUL CITY, THE LOCAL FOOD AND THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD IS GREAT. THE BEACHES, THE PEOPLE IS VERY POLITE. MANTA ITS HAVE THE ELOY ALFARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, TERMINAL DE CRUCEROS, TERMINAL TERRESTRE DE BUSES MODERNO, MALLS, 5 STARS HOTELS. MANTA ES UNA CIUDAD PARA VIVIR. HERE LIVES A LOT OF AMERICAN PEOPLE. HUGS.

@AmeliaAndJP

3 жыл бұрын

It's a very nice city!

Manta is a beautiful and friendly city. Many nice parks.

Miami!! DIRECT flight would be wonderful.

@AmeliaAndJP

3 жыл бұрын

We're really hoping they add that one! Even a direct flight to Panama would be great!

@maxdatsun

3 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for this!

@johnrenoveillon3841

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmeliaAndJP We can't wait for the direct flight from Panama, as we just got our permanent residence visas (we currently live in Boquete but are moving to coastal Pedasi in Sept.) and would love to visit Manta. We enjoy your channel very much.

@joestratton8641

3 жыл бұрын

Hola from Crucita, We are excited for the possibility of getting a direct flight to Miami from Manta. Have you heard about a possible timeline?? You guys do a great job with your videos.

@proyectonuevo7487

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmeliaAndJP Hello, if I regret to say that the Korean company will not make the airport of manta, expand it, but it will another company, hopefully as soon as it will, I want to fly to blanket from galapagos and from there to miami, we are excited in galapagos for that possibility

Apparently Ravi is following in your "enterprising" footsteps, opening his South Indian eateries wherever you move. Manta feels like a modern but not too big cosmopolitan city with a variety of amenities. Great filming and editing by the way!

You guys look so happy and energetic, it makes sense that you like manta more just because is a bigger city with lots of amenities, something that expats miss a lot when we leave the states. I'm happy for you guys always love your videos ❤😍🥰 many blessings

@AmeliaAndJP

3 жыл бұрын

Gracias! We are very happy here!

@goutfromfriedokra7099

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmeliaAndJP why Ecuador over mexico

I'm currently binge watching your videos. The thing I really appreciate about them is you actually show a lot of the places you're talking about instead of just talking. Manta sounds great: walkable beach, lower humidity and modern? Yes, Yes, Yes!

El Ministerio de Turismo debería como mínimo entregarles una condecoración por ayudar a promocionar nuestro país. Muchas gracias por ser tan gentiles con Ecuador 👏👏👏👍👍👍👍🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

@AmeliaAndJP

2 жыл бұрын

¡Muchísimas gracias Víctor!

YOU BOTH HAV BEAUTIFUL SOULS . GREAT SPIRIIT .LOVE HOW YOU TAKE CARE OF ONE ANOTHER AND LOVE LIFE . LOOK SO VERY NICE ..EXCELLENT FRIENDS THKS..WE LOVE YOU. ENJOY.

Manta looks Great! Good size city, airport, no humidity. Makes me want to be there right now! Did I miss a living costs comparison video about Manta?

@anniesshenanigans3815

3 жыл бұрын

that is what I was waiting for as well!!

AS RETIREES, we now realize we must stay close to MEDICAL facilities. Funny what 15 years will do ! Back in the early 2000's, we lived in the mountains outside a medium-sized city in Costa Rica, and had NO problems. NOW, it seems like we're "chained" to doctors' offices, clinics, pharmacies, and hospitals !

I am glad you are enjoying Manta as I love visiting there, even if there are some places that have a strong fish smell. Before the pandemic you could meet some interesting travelers along the malecon when a cruise ship was in port. I smile as I watch you stroll down the beach and hope you have enjoyed a refreshing drink from the Mall del Pacifico as you watch the ocean after searching for a tech item of interest. If you had not lived in Cuenca, Olon , and visited so many other parts of Ecuador first, you might not have appreciated many benefits of Manta. Thank you for sharing and I await your stories of new adventures as you go to Bahia and other places up the coast. I have walked many a mile for exercise past the houses and shops behind the mall down to the bus station and beyond. Not sure if worthy of your videos but always a good walk with some hills too. Thank you for continuing to inform. Another former Kansas City area boy that always appreciates you JP and your lovely wife.

@AmeliaAndJP

3 жыл бұрын

Gracias!

Another great beach city 🌃 to consider in Ecuador 🇪🇨.

I appreciate that you are promoting ESL affiliates - that's a cool way to earn a little extra beer money and your students really do appreciate you. Rewarding stuff.

La corvina, in playa Tarqui, the best restaurant in Ecuador hands down.

I love watching your videos and daydreaming that I wasnt in a freezing place doing my PhD 24/7 haha. Your personalities make a lot of the content just that extra interesting.

I think the best part of your Ecuador adventure it is how well you guys get alone as a couple. 👏👏

The two of you are GREAT salespeople because you sold me!

I'm glad to hear that Manta is bike friendly, because Quito definitely is not. At least it wasn't when I was there. The mayor at the time tried to make the city more bike friendly by installing bike lanes, but most of the car-driving populace drove over them as if they didn't exist. You took your life in your hands if you rode a bike or tried to cross a crosswalk in Quito.

It was fun to see your video today and recognize several places since we just moved to Manta. We love it here way more than Guayaquil or Salinas or any of the other smaller towns we visited on the way here. It's a wonderful place! Thank you for your inspirational and informative videos - we enjoy them all!

@AmeliaAndJP

3 жыл бұрын

Bienvenidos!

Looks great!! That sunset at the end. OMG!!! Thanks for another wonderful video!

You guys are great! The tourism board should be sending you paychecks. :)

It's fun to watch you experience different homes in various places in Ecuador. Adds to your credibility, keep it up! 👍

Felicitaciones linda pareja, aman amas a Ecuador que los mismos ecuatorianos , a pesar de ser extranjeros , gracias por querer mi pais ECUADOR...

Loved the tour de Manta. Thanks so much for your videos.

we go to Manta often My wifes family sister and nephews live there on the beach in the condominium you videoed on beach we love Manta

Thanks. Love all the videos.

My father was employed by a US construction company hired by the Ecuadorian government to build a highway that would speed transport of bananas to the coast for export. For the 6th grade and my first year of secondary school, I lived in Guayaquil...until I was sent back to the States for school. I flew to and from Manta in a twin-engine Cessna operated by Braniff, the same carrier that later grew into a major international airline. Manta was still a tiny fishing town, not much more than a village of low buildings and a landing strip in 1955. A deep-water port was under construction, but Manta’s streets were still unpaved except for the initial stretch of the highway to Quevedo in the interior. I recall riding in a jeep on the beach watching huge lizards run in the sand beside us. We stayed in nearby Portoviejo from where the construction company managed highway construction logistics. I thoroughly enjoy your Ecuador videos! It was quite amazing for me to see your video of present-day Manta. I would love to visit there again!

@loritapscott3805

3 жыл бұрын

,thank you for sharing

@jackier.6036

2 жыл бұрын

Todo los adelantos en infraestructura se lo debemos a nuestro ex Presidente Rafael Correa, por esa razón la Provincia de Manabi está muy agradecida y el 99% de los manabitas lo reconocen. Bueno, y todas las miles de obras que construyó por todo el país, ahora tenemos carreteras extraordinarias, aunque lamentablemente desde que gobierna la derecha en nuestro país, ni siquiera realizan los mantenimientos para poder conservar en buenas condiciones esas obras, NO hacen nada, todo se lo roban.

Wow...living the life...If one day you run into a Kiwi guy walking around Manta, then you'll know I quit my job and living the life, too! Thank you for another inspiring video. :-)

Awesome! Glad you found your piece of paradise in a little piece of my country. Best of luck and continue to enjoy Manta. Greetings from NYC!

Excellent video! I love you two and have enjoyed your blog for about 3 years. The last three videos I watched... all re. Manta, has me convinced that this is the destination that I and my wife, Diana, have been searching for. We have looked nearly everywhere that people looking for an overseas home have considered. We had a 4-week time share in Mexico for trips, as we used to travel there several times a year, but we wanted more (and MX is getting scary again.) We'd "winter" (away from Chicago) in Florida for 45-65 days most years (actually for about 10) in rentals, but we wanted our own nest in a great location to enjoy life as we age. We just couldn't decide where and pull the trigger. A big problem/concern is how we can get our (last) pup, now 4 years old, diabetic and nearly 13.5 lbs. (too big for an under-seat carrier) to an overseas location. Would anyone/everyone provide us with dog transport options to evaluate... please!

I lived in Manta for a very short while (maybe 9 months with my ex) when I was hired to help set up a small air taxi charter airline that had its maintenance base there but served the Galapagos islands. I was their director of maintenance, but they were up to some shifty stuff so I did not want to stay there long. I was born in New York City and I did not come to Ecuador to become a Criminal if I wanted that I could have made a lot more money by doing that in the United States. I rented a house close to the airport which was very convenient And I used to have breakfast every morning at this beach market where all the fishermen come to sell their catch to the truckers that would take it all over Ecuador. They made these little stands to sell fresh seafood to the truckers and the food was kick ass and super cheap and super fresh I highly recommend it. I Especially like the fish cebiche which was made Manabi style with a lot of MANI (Peanuts) if you haven't figured it out yet MANI is where they get the name MANAbi.

Ahahah! This is exactly what I needed today. Manta is bomb…. Ecuador never has disappointed. Your channel always helps to remind me. I am an Ecuadorian descendant and thinking to move there AND I already work for cambly. 🎉🥳😆

You're right, Manta is a Beautiful City, and peaceful But the Ocean and Beach are just perfect, enjoy it and be healthy

What a gorgeous view at the end! 🎉❤

This is a great video! And thank you for the update on Daisy, I was beginning to worry t that she was not doing well. Manta looks like a very nice place to live.

Hi Amelia and JP. Thank you for sharing all your videos and experience from Ecuador. I'm from Ecuador, but I live in East Hampton, NY. I'm working very hard here in the states so hopefully I can retire soon in Manta. I love Cuenca a lot, but that ocean view is killing me. I'm going to go there for Christmas in 2021 hopefully we can see you there. It's funny that I'm from Ecuador and I don't know that place or my own country very well. God bless you guys and keep uploading your experience is very useful!!

I look forward to watching your next video on budget in Mantas

Your view is just so lovely. Well done, you guys. Happy to see you living the life. And thanks for the Cambly tip.

Once again thank you guys for your videos. A mantense loves it.

Glad to hear puppy is doing well. Manta looks very interesting.

Amelia, you have the most beautiful smile in the world, I'm so jealous. It's so perfect for these great videos you two are putting out. My hubby and I are torn between Mexico and Ecuador. Since we are in Canada, it is a long expensive flight to Ecuador, but really the only downside. Thanks for this information.

All I can say is that, sharing my our beautiful Country is very vey very appreciated ❤️!!!!!

I will be more happy living in Manta , I am a city person and love you have a city and the beach and a good weather

Loved this video and have added Manta to my exploratory list. Also I heard from Maite re the visa process so once again many thx for all your suggestions and referrals.

I have been to Manta and it is somewhat as described in the video, however I would be fairly concerned about living in a high-rise in an earthquake zone. It seems like there are considerable efforts underway to develop the city as an expatriate destination alternative to Cuenca, where many people complain about the English-style weather.

Love you guys! Looking forward to your Manta cost of living video next month.

wow... incredible!! I am Ecuadorian but living abroad after seeing this video I will feel foreign once I back. Thank you for sharing.

Welcome to Manta you two. I have been living here since April 2021. My building is in the opening shot of this video. Nice camera work.

Great video. I'm still on the edge of my seat hoping for the Montecristi Resort video lol. If I moved down there that place would be number 1 on my list of places to live

@AmeliaAndJP

3 жыл бұрын

Next week 😊👍

Ty for talking about climate! I would like drier and sunnier too, and when youtubers talk weather they usually leave out clouds, humidity.

Thank you for the tips and the pictures.

Thank you, Amelia and JP this is a great video! As I love to learn about Manta. I'm so happy your pup is fine now :)

First I really like to watch this channel because I learn a lot about Ecuador and second even though you dont believe it I started to learn english and every time Ive got something time I see your videos and I use its words to begin a meeting with guys who knows to speak english, really enjoy and pratice watching you guys Im sorry for something wrong escrito chao☺☺☺☺

@AmeliaAndJP

3 жыл бұрын

Your English is great!

This was a nice, well-done review of your choice to move to Manta. Now you are enticing me by what I saw. BTW, I have spoken to Amy before when I had my house in Salinas. She helped me find someone to obtain legal documents for my property there. Very nice connection to have. About five years ago I visited Manta and there was a huge property for sale on a hill. It was like a mansion with gorgeous gardens all around, and the price was $500k at the time. Very tempting but you would need to hire a maintenance crew year round :). Regards, Leon

Oh my gosh I love Manta. It sounds perfect, you got me with no humidity. We just got back from exploring Panama and it was quite humid. It would be great to have a direct fly to Miami! Great video and glad Daisy is doing well.

Thank you so much for this video! My family is literally from this area in Manta. I used to go every summer and can't wait to visit again!!!

Another great video JP and Amelia a 🚵🚴🏽🚴🏽🚴🏽🚴🏽🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨

Amelia and JP when they start training for the Iroman 70.3 in Manta ,they have three weeks it Will be in July 10 at Murciélago beach, regards

What is your take on the medical resources in Manta versus those in Salinas? The big draw for us about Salinas is the proximity to the large hospitals in Guayaquil.

Thank You Guys as always, Beautiful video. It is unbelievable for me to see Manta today! The last time I was there was year 2000, it has changed A LOT!!! When we went there (in 2000) we flew in early, got a hotel, looked down the beach and saw a bunch of sea gulls circling and decided to explore. local fishermen were bringing in their catch. For a few dollars you could buy a fresh caught fish, have someone clean and cook it right there. Very few things in the world that I have enjoyed more. Changing subjects, Cambry, how computer proficiant do you need to be?

@AmeliaAndJP

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story! Cambly is very easy to use. It's similar to Zoom, only for English tutoring.

Amelia’s constant smile is very infectious. If only my ex wife smiled like that.....

@SandraWade666

3 жыл бұрын

Then maybe she wouldn't be your EX wife? lol

@christophermartin972

3 жыл бұрын

@@SandraWade666 that was the joke! I’m glad you got it

@johntrojan9653

3 жыл бұрын

@@SandraWade666 😅

JP nailed the reason why I would move to Manta*: the calm beach. It's like a pool!! And I'm not surprised that JP had a hard time swimming in Olón. After all, "olón" means "big wave." :) *I'm unlikely to return to Ecuador, but I keep on watching your channel because I'm keeping that possibility open in case Spain or Italy don't pan out. ;)

Manta looks beautiful! Thanks for the site seeing!

@AmeliaAndJP

3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

I have been to Quito, Guayaquil and Manta, and Manta was my favorite. I loved the beach.

hi JP and Amelia. we met a few weeks back. i was in the car with ryan. hope you enjoy your time. Hope we can catch up when i return to manta.

Great vids and good taste of music 🎵 gracias!!

Hermosa vista saludos

Wow those sunsets are amazing.

Another fantastic video!! We are thrilled you are enjoying Manta so much! And of course you bring an extra spark of joy to it too!

@AmeliaAndJP

3 жыл бұрын

Gracias! 😊👍

I like that you not showing yourselves all the time. You show the place and the flowers. Even when showing yourselves, Amelia is very nice to look at with all the pretty clothes and necklaces.

thank you so much for making these videos

Ecuador its very nice to lived after I retired I move to OLON

I haven’t stopped by for a while. It’s great to see you both doing well and enjoying life. I haven’t been here since you had the wonderful catered dinner. Stay safe. Much love from the states.

Hi Amelia and JP, excellent decision, I wish one day I can live in a beach liked you, also Manta is once of the most modern cities in Ecuador and they recovered very fast from the last earthquake.

Your videos are always well shot and informative. Thank you!

You guys should come to Samborondon , Guayaquil Visist Plaza Lagos, Isla Mocoli, Village Plaza, etc

Amelia is so pretty (JP you lucky guy). Thanks for this very applicable information!

This video answered all the questions I had about Manta. Looking forward to the Cost of Living Video. Thank u.

Wonderful. Ecuador is great. Main problem for me, is lack of cheap direct flights, and, shipping cost for crates, etc. If I could fix that problem, I might be going:)

Thanks. Manta sounds like a real find. Now I have to get my wife to watch this video and some others of yours. I caught the Fitness Center on the third floor in one of your scenes. The exercise bikes are lined up on a balcony with an ocean view. And the restaurant variety, wide beaches sounds excellent.

Manta,Ecuador looks very nice.... We might have to travel there and look around for semi retirement....

It appears we just missed you making your video yesterday. Best I can tell, we're in the same bldg, 9th Fl rear, and will be here a month. We have a house in Cuenca for 4 yrs, but I'm healthier with the sea breezes. After doing a complete tour of the coast since Oct 2020, we also chose Manta as most livable, walkable, with great weather, esp if you can get the sea breezes. (My favorite resort is still Casablanca, but you have to go in to Tonsupa or Atacames for restaurants and to the Tia store.) Hoping we run into you in the elevator!

Soy de manta y me gustan sus videos espero algún día encontrarmelos

I'm so glad for you Amelia & JP that you moved to Manta!! Manta has a lot more for you and you both look so comfortable and happy there! Your skin glow too!😍

@AmeliaAndJP

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

great video, making me very interested in Manta as opposed to Cuenca. Thank you kindly. Ron.

Hey guys, Love you as a couple! Watched most of you're videos, I have been to manta. I may come back to live there. I rented a place in cruciate for three months last year loved the lifestyle

Thank you so much. For recommendations our south indian restaurant.

I like all of your videos! I recommend you the route Bahía de Caráquez - Canoa. Thank you for share your videos, enjoy :)

I am coming in August ... I'm sure I'll see you somewhere

I love that you guys moved to manta but I also hurts me to watch your videos in manta because I loved it so much and I did not want to leave manta or Ecuador I was in manta for five days first week of May on my two week vacation in Ecuador 2nd visit in 6 months Cuenca was also my favorite and Quito was very cool as well I can’t wait to go back to Ecuador hopefully in the end of October I wish I could stay in Ecuador wish I made the same kind of money in the United States or even half of the money I make in the United States to stay and live in manta it’s so beautiful and perfect 😍

I'm glad Daisy is feeling better. Watch out for those pigeons on the beach, though -- I think they're planning a coup!

@BrightResultsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Careful dad. Somebody's gonna start a silver alert with that joke.

@AmeliaAndJP

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂