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Title: Thirty Days in Quito
Subtitle: Two Gringos and a Three-Legged Cat Move to Ecuador
Author: K. Kris Loomis
Narrator: Jodi Gaylord
Format: Unabridged
Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
Language: English
Release date: 06-05-17
Publisher: K.Kris Loomis
Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
Ever wonder what it would be like to pick up one day and move abroad?
In the summer of 2013, Kris Loomis and her husband sold all their worldly possessions and, along with their three-legged cat, Triplet, did just that. They left their comfy life behind and moved to Ecuador!
Follow along as they battle 'mañana' time, stinky buses, and the dreaded 'Frankenstein' shower. Will they adjust to South American culture? Will Triplet learn to meow in Spanish? Will the stupid black beans ever cook at that altitude?
Thirty Days in Quito: Two Gringos and a Three-Legged Cat Move to Ecuador is a humorous first-hand account of a couple stepping out of their comfort zone, holding on tight, and learning to breathe at 9,000 feet.
Thirty Days in Quito: Two Gringos and a Three-Legged Cat Move to Ecuador is a fun must listen for anyone interested in travel or curious about other cultures, and future expats will get a glimpse of what moving abroad is really like!
Members Reviews:
A fun account of life in a foreign country!
Thirty Days in Quito, by Kris Loomis, is a breezy, easy-to-read, lighthearted, journal-style memoir of a couple and their cat moving from the US to Ecuador.
I had fun discovering Quito with Kris and comparing and contrasting lifestyle differences between South America and the United States. This is a great read if you are considering a move to a completely different land, or even if you're planning a lengthy visit somewhere new and different. I think you could take Kris's lessons and advice and warnings and apply them in similar situations.
This memoir will have you laughing and sympathizing at the same time. Based on Kris's vivid accounts, if you go to Ecuador, be sure to experience a heladeria and Old Town, but beware of Frankenstein showers and marinated cuy!
I love travelogues. My wife and I have both spent ...
I love travelogues. My wife and I have both spent time abroad and therefore I was looking forward to receiving my print copy of Thirty Days In Quito. I was not disappointed. This is an interesting, funny read that gets you invested in the people they meet and the places they go.
Kris Loomis writes in a conversational style and takes you along on the journey as she and her husband adjust to life in Ecuador. From their one bedroom, fully furnished apartment (only, not so much), they set out on buses to explore Quito. Anyone who has spent time in countries that are 'basics only' can relate to spotty phone service, makeshift plumbing, and the absolute luxury that is hot water. The small victories such as ground coffee (testify, sister), an oven, or a helpful local can feel like major, major victories when you are living on manana time. The people of Ecuador come across as friendly and gracious. You feel as though they become your friends as well reading, and I think I need to resume my Spanish lessons so we can take a visit!
I can't wait for the next book in what I hope is a series from the author, as I need to see how Triplet adjusted to Cuenca!
It's like you're right there in Quito!
I loved this book!! I don't know if I will ever go to Ecuador but thanks to Kris, I feel like I have a taste of what it would be like. I really enjoyed reading about the adventures of Kris, Hugh, and Triplet. All told with a great sense of humour.