Well it's that time of year again and I'll be heading off on my annual trip to some new country. This time it's Ecuador. I'll be spending about three weeks traveling through the Andes mountains from Quito to Cuenca, via some small mountain towns and villages along the way. I have located an English speaking meeting in Quito, where I'll start the trip, but I probably won't be able to get to that one due to location and schedule. Good news is I have also located English speaking meetings in Cuenca, where I'll be at the end of the trip, and they happen every day at noon (plus Monday evening) just a couple of blocks from where I'll be staying. No luck yet finding meetings in the smaller towns between Quito and Cuenca.
If anybody knows of meetings located in the southern end of Quito, in the 'Old Town', please let me know.
I'll be here for another week and then I'll be gone from Monday 9/8 to Sunday 9/28.
Looking back to the days before the internet, it seems amazing that I have almost always been able to find meetings in far away places. It sure is easier now!
RubyTues said
Aug 29, 2014
I have heard Ecuador is amazing. I love hearing about your trips, Dave. Safe travels!
justadrunk said
Aug 30, 2014
Xxxox
Stepchild said
Aug 30, 2014
Sounds like an awesome trip Dave....Enjoy!!
davep12and12 said
Sep 27, 2014
Hi All! I'm back from Ecuador! The trip was amazing! I'll put some of the better photos up on Flickr in a few days and post a link here. I found a great English speaking AA group in the old section of Cuenca and got to a couple of meetings there. I also stumbled upon an AA club house in a tiny remote mountain town called Sig Sig, a couple of hours by bus from Cuenca. The place was closed at the time, but it was still really cool to find their sign in front of the place. I'll be sure to post a picture of it once I get the images out of the camera. Gotta get some sleep after the long flights(s) home. I'll post again soon.
Rayo said
Mar 11, 2019
There is an English speaking AA meeting in Cotacachi on Wednesdays from 1:45-2:45 pm. The building is on the corner of 10 de Agosto ("Leather Street") and Simon Bolivar. Enter on Simon Bolivar, about 1/3 the way down the street (make a left onto Simon Bolivar from 10 de Agosto - they are both one-way streets). There is a gate that goes into a courtyard next to the Hostal entrance. Go up the stairs on the right hand side. At the second floor go through the gate, turn left. The meeting room is at the end of the hall. The gates are often not unlocked until just before the meeting. We are glad to welcome travelers and new-comers.
linnchinnn said
December 12th
Hey there, seeing this topic about traveling to Ecuador and searching for meetings made me think how great it is to find what you're looking for. When organizing my trips, I also need some relaxation. A friend in Greece suggested a site with perks. I tried Book of Dead: I was losing, but I risked it and suddenly hit a huge win! I found the perfect escape at chicken road. That sudden success is exactly what you need to forget the fatigue. That feeling is priceless.
-- Edited by linnchinnn on Friday 12th of December 2025 10:07:40 AM
Hi all,
Well it's that time of year again and I'll be heading off on my annual trip to some new country. This time it's Ecuador. I'll be spending about three weeks traveling through the Andes mountains from Quito to Cuenca, via some small mountain towns and villages along the way. I have located an English speaking meeting in Quito, where I'll start the trip, but I probably won't be able to get to that one due to location and schedule. Good news is I have also located English speaking meetings in Cuenca, where I'll be at the end of the trip, and they happen every day at noon (plus Monday evening) just a couple of blocks from where I'll be staying. No luck yet finding meetings in the smaller towns between Quito and Cuenca.
If anybody knows of meetings located in the southern end of Quito, in the 'Old Town', please let me know.
I'll be here for another week and then I'll be gone from Monday 9/8 to Sunday 9/28.
Looking back to the days before the internet, it seems amazing that I have almost always been able to find meetings in far away places. It sure is easier now!
Hi All! I'm back from Ecuador! The trip was amazing! I'll put some of the better photos up on Flickr in a few days and post a link here. I found a great English speaking AA group in the old section of Cuenca and got to a couple of meetings there. I also stumbled upon an AA club house in a tiny remote mountain town called Sig Sig, a couple of hours by bus from Cuenca. The place was closed at the time, but it was still really cool to find their sign in front of the place. I'll be sure to post a picture of it once I get the images out of the camera. Gotta get some sleep after the long flights(s) home. I'll post again soon.
Hey there, seeing this topic about traveling to Ecuador and searching for meetings made me think how great it is to find what you're looking for. When organizing my trips, I also need some relaxation. A friend in Greece suggested a site with perks. I tried Book of Dead: I was losing, but I risked it and suddenly hit a huge win! I found the perfect escape at chicken road. That sudden success is exactly what you need to forget the fatigue. That feeling is priceless.
-- Edited by linnchinnn on Friday 12th of December 2025 10:07:40 AM