LIVE
Spanish
TITANIC
Quiet Music
Piano
Opera
Oldies 50/60/70
Pop
Music for Display
Love Letters
Jimmy Dickens
Jazz
Hawaii & Israel
Guitar
Downton Abbey
Classic
Birds
Bandora Box
Arabic
1988 Retrospective

May 16, 2026- Posts Archive

T and E Exotic Gourmet at Sabatino’s
bd417e87 7ea3 403d 9c4e a6eb466811a0

We will be at Sabatino’s today, Saturday, May 16 from 10 AM to 2 PM.

We will have all your favorites, including:

  • Fresh fermented cabbage kimchi (vegan and regular)
  • Fresh tofu
  • Prepared horseradish
  • Fresh hummus
  • Fresh fermented sauerkraut
  • Vegan and gluten-free meals available
  • Vegan split-pea soup
  • Traditional split-pea with La Cesteria smoked ham
  • Thai vegetable soup is back by demand
  • Veggie burgers – 2 kinds!
  • Marmalades
  • Korean meals in a jar
  • Spanikopita – new!
  • Please try the toasted pastrami and our sauerkraut sandwich at Deli Swing!

And much more! Don’t forget we also deliver nationwide.

Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook:

Instagram

Facebook

Ellizabeth: 097 914 6291

Address: Roberto Aguilar Arvalo, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador

May 16, 2026 0
Facebook Send it by your Email Email it via GringoPost X WhatsApp Copy

You must be to comment.

Abandoned But Still Trusting – Sadie Needs a Home

This sweet girl appeared on our front porch on May 4, and we have been calling her Sadie. She arrived matted, dirty, and with an injured paw that required veterinary care. Our vet stitched her paw, groomed her, and shaved away the painful mats. She is now healthy, comfortable, and ready for a loving home.

Sadie is approximately 18 months old, weighs about 50 pounds, and is in excellent health. She is sweet, friendly, playful, energetic, and very people-oriented. She clearly remembers being part of a family and wants very much to be close to her humans. we have already begun teaching her basic commands, and she seems intelligent and eager to learn.

Unfortunately, we already have two rescue dogs from Panama who do not tolerate other dogs in our home. At our age, we also feel it would not be fair to take on such a young, active dog long-term. Sadie deserves a family who can fully enjoy her playful spirit and give her the life she deserves.

So far, no one has claimed her. we believe she will make a wonderful, loving companion for the right person or family.

If you would like to meet Sadie or learn more, please contact me through Facebook Messenger or through this ad.

Barbara Saber

Address: De La Vainilla, Sayausi, Azuay, Ecuador

sitting sadie
Paw on leg sadie
tall sadie
Full standing sadie
1 / 2
sitting sadiePaw on leg sadietall sadieFull standing sadie
May 16, 2026 0
Facebook Send it by your Email Email it via GringoPost X WhatsApp Copy

You must be to comment.

Pablo Muñoz Vega Savings and Credit Cooperative
PHOTO 2026 05 13 17 18 42

Dear expatriate community,

My name is Karen Armijos, Investment Advisor and part of the Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Pablo Muñoz Vega, providing advice on financial products and services for the community.

I am pleased to assist you with information and services related to:

  • Opening a bank account
  • Investments
  • Certificates of Deposit (CD)
  • Debit cards
  • Online banking and other financial services

Our cooperative has more than 62 years of experience in the financial market and is one of the largest and most solid cooperatives in Ecuador, classified as Segment 1.

If you live in another city, no problem. I can assist you from Cuenca, as we have 17 offices throughout the country. I can also send you the necessary documentation or visit you personally in the city you prefer.

Requirements to open a Certificate of Deposit (CD):

  • Open a savings account
  • Passport or national identity document
  • A public services bill
  • Initial deposit of $41 with contribution certificates or the option to open with $1.00

We currently offer one of the highest interest rates in the market.

Direct international bank transfers to our cooperative are accepted.

Certificates of Deposit are available in physical form (paper CDs).

Contact information:

Karen Armijos
WhatsApp: +593 98 080 8649
Email: karenarmijos@cpmv.fin.ec

Address: Manuel J. Calle y Cornelio Merchán, 3rd floor, Edificio 309, Cuenca.

May 16, 2026 0
Facebook Send it by your Email Email it via GringoPost X WhatsApp Copy

Comments are closed for this post.

Star Singer and what troubadours traditionally do
STYLIZED COWBOY STAR SINGER

Star Singer appears soon at Yakumama Bistro Common Grounds.

The word “troubadour” is believed to derive from the Occitan word trobar, meaning “to compose” or “to invent.” Troubadours composed and performed lyrical poetry, usually accompanied by music, and became some of the earliest influential creators of literature and song. Their impact extended far beyond entertainment. Troubadours helped shape language, culture, education, diplomacy, morality, and even social behavior throughout medieval Europe.

Troubadours spread ideas across regions and kingdoms.

Troubadours traveled constantly:

  • From castle to castle
  • Across political borders
  • Between kingdoms

As traveling artists, they carried:

  • News
  • Political ideas
  • Cultural trends
  • Moral stories
  • Musical innovation

Social Impact

They helped connect different societies. Troubadours acted like:

  • Medieval journalists
  • Cultural diplomats
  • International entertainers

Their Legacy Continues Today

Modern society still reflects troubadour influence through:

  • Concert culture
  • Singer-songwriters
  • Poetic lyrics
  • Romantic storytelling
  • Musical activism
  • Traveling performers

Conclusion

Troubadours improved society by bringing beauty, emotional intelligence, artistic expression, and cultural unity into a violent and fragmented medieval world. They elevated language, encouraged education, influenced manners, expanded artistic freedom, and helped shape the foundations of modern music and literature.

Their importance lies not only in entertainment, but in how they transformed culture:

  • From purely military values toward artistic values,
  • From silence toward expression,
  • And from isolation toward shared human experience.

Past Star Singer performances garnished big applause, smiles, and a few laughs in Cuenca, Ecuador, at –

New Year’s Eve party at Los Balcones Hotel (Star Singer was featured in Cuenca High Life online magazine)

Star Singer (Robert Sanders) sang and strummed for The US Embassy’s “Mission to Ecuador” July 4th event in 2021 at Oro Verde Hotel.

Military Veterans of Cuenca enjoyed topical songs by Star Singer at Sabatino’s Garden Restaurant.

This promotion by Jerry Price

Jerry Price, starofmalibu@aol.com

City: Cuenca

May 16, 2026 0
Facebook Send it by your Email Email it via GringoPost X WhatsApp Copy

Comments are closed for this post.

Having trouble applying for your visa through the new Evisas system?

Do you need to complete a procedure at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, whether to apply for visas, transfers, the issuance of an Ecuadorian cedula, or any other procedure?

Since November 2025, the new Evisas system, implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has completely transformed online processes, causing confusion, delays, and difficulties for many users due to the new requirements, categories, and system operations; for this reason, Dr. Lina Ulloa and her team invite you to an exclusive webinar on May 28 at 11 AM, where they will clearly explain, step by step, how the Evisas system works, the new requirements, current response times, and the most common errors that are causing denials and delays in the procedures. They will offer you up-to-date professional guidance from a team that maintains constant contact with the Ecuadorian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, so you can complete your procedures correctly, securely, and without setbacks.

Address: Av. José Peralta 1-119 y Av. 12 de Abril Acropolis Building, Sixth Floor, Conference Room.
Note: Registration by email.

UZD Asesores, uz.asesoresecuador@gmail.com

City: Cuenca 

May 16, 2026 0
Facebook Send it by your Email Email it via GringoPost X WhatsApp Copy

You must be to comment.

New Hours Starting Next Week at idiomARTE
2

Starting the week of May 18, idiomARTE will begin a new weekly rhythm as part of a broader restructuring of our programming and space.

Beginning that week, we will be open to the public:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11 AM – 5 PM

Visits outside these hours will be available by appointment.

To schedule a visit outside regular hours, you can contact us at:

Diana Moscoso
email: dianaml@idiomARTE.com
WhatsApp: 099 447 2947

Sarah HB
email: sarah@idiomARTE.com
WhatsApp: 099 447 2951

idiomARTE, sarah@idiomARTE.com

City: Cuenca

May 16, 2026 0
Facebook Send it by your Email Email it via GringoPost X WhatsApp Copy

You must be to comment.

Gran Feria Sabatino’s: today is the day!

Our doors will open at 10 AM to nearly 40 vendors in a quiet garden setting where you can learn about their products and services. If you miss this Gran Feria Sabatino, you’ll have to wait three long weeks until our next fair on the first Saturday of June. That’s right—there are five Saturdays this month, so stock up on your favorites and come see several new or returning participants.

  • Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food
  • Artesana Breads by Rosemary
  • Blue Biker Blueberries
  • Bright Home Cleaning Services
  • Chase’s Kitchen
  • Ciocolatto Alfajores Artesanales
  • CuenCANNA Macramé and Natural Products
  • Custom 3D Printing
  • Deli Swing Handcrafted Sausages and Pastrami
  • Double D’s Delights
  • Ecuador Moves
  • New! Experience Asia
  • Granny Annie’s Curd, Jellies, and Fudge
  • Hakubakery Croissants
  • Huertos Jesmer Encurtidos
  • Hecho con Alma Ukranian Delicacies
  • Iyahdae Art
  • Karibon Fine Chocolate Bars
  • MODEZTEA Handcrafted Herbal Tea
  • Moni Te Chai Masala
  • Mrs. Cat Accessories and Natural Litter
  • Natura Kefir
  • Natural you Healthy and Beautiful
  • Pat’s Antiques and Jewelry
  • Pets Company Healthy Treats
  • New! Pia Lab Cleaning Products
  • Pica Pica Creations
  • Repurposed Wood
  • SaBïa Honey and Granola
  • Sol Studio Wellness Center
  • Steffy’s Meals-in-a-Jar by Sweet and Light
  • T&E Exotic Gourmet
  • Tattered Parasol Felted Art
  • Tehran Kitchen Persian Cuisine
  • Tienda Cafetería Pica Pica
  • Tierras del Sur Café de Altura Lojano
  • Tarotely: Card Readings and Reiki Session
  • Tucusitos Candles
  • Zafran Kitchen Persian Cuisine

As usual, our vendors will be the stars of the show—no distractions interfering with your conversations. Our fair is open until 2 PM, but some vendors may leave early if they sell out. Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to shop!

Mauricio and Dawn

Gran Feria Sabatino’s, WhatsApp: 096 802 2545; Email: granferiasabatinos@gmail.com;
Facebook

Address: Roberto Aguilar Arvalo, Cuenca, Ecuador

May 16, 2026 0
Facebook Send it by your Email Email it via GringoPost X WhatsApp Copy

You must be to comment.

The Masters Tours – Eduardo Segovia Brunch and art with Peruvian artists Professional painting services and stucco repairs Functional mobility sessions for neck, shoulders and arms Panamerican acupuncture and herbs Storage in Cuenca (Yanuncay) – small + large options–economical! Terra Bowls with design-your-own smoothies at Sabatino’s feria T and E Exotic Gourmet at Sabatino’s Longevity = experience = Red Tag Moving Company! Abandoned But Still Trusting – Sadie Needs a Home Red Tag estate sale next Saturday, May 23rd! Vietnamese vermicelli noodle bowl A trip to Challuabamba / food, antiques, and nature Finally arrived – hazelnut sugar free syrup Night that got out of hand… (in the best way possible) This Saturday — travel to Italy! Pablo Muñoz Vega Savings and Credit Cooperative English Mass with the St. Francis Catholic Community of Cuenca Looking for something meaningful to do in Cuenca this Sunday, May 17? Exercise, breathing and stretching with Jimmy Quintero Unlock your potential with English lessons from a qualified native teacher Harbor is looking for a loving home Galapagos tour packages All are welcome at St. Christopher Episcopal Mission Enrollment open for Spanish Classes at ¡Vamos! Premium custom woodwork for expats in Cuenca Star Singer and what troubadours traditionally do Dra. Priscila Matovelle, benefits of IV infusion Having trouble applying for your visa through the new Evisas system? For rent semi-furnished apartment, 2 bedrooms (Near Virgen del Fatima Church)

Save to folder

Click on the folder to save
Share this post by email


🗑️ Drop here to delete
Success!
Thank you for renewing your post
Your post has been submitted for renewal and is now pending.
Your post is offline now, and we’ll notify you by email when it’s republished.
This is your only confirmation
Loading…
Opening offer form