Up until a few months ago, our new home was going to be Panama. With the rising cost of living and building costs, Ecuador became our focus. We are scheduled to arrive in Quito in less than two weeks. To round out our Ecuador immersion, I bought a book, "Culture Shock, Ecuador" And shocked we were. I have some nagging questions. Those of you living in Ecuador, have any of you fallen victim to any diseases? What inoculations do you deem essential before arriving in Ecuador? We are vegans, is it difficult to safely maintain these eating habits? How secure do you feel living in Ecuador? We are looking closely at Cuenca and Cotachaci. I'm looking forward to some sage advice!