We are planning our trip to Ecuador from July7-28,2010. We will fly to Quito and then go to El Matal where we have a lot at Coco Beach Village. We plan to retire there in the next 2-3 years. We plan to spend time in Mindo, Cotacatchi, Otavalo, Bahia Quito and Manta. We'd like suggestions on places to stay in these places and things to do and places to eat in these towns, also.. We'd also like to know where to meet fellow ex-pats in these towns. Thank you all for suggestions and tips.