Breakfast with Don, Complaining in Ecuador @DonShader

Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago

Join me for a laid-back morning in Manta, Ecuador—making breakfast, sharing a few “grumpy old gringo” thoughts, and answering viewer feedback (yes, I complain… a lot). Along the way, I give an update on the expat car-buying story and why I always expects the worst when it comes to paperwork and bureaucracy.

You’ll also hear about TipTi, a local shopping/delivery service that lets you order groceries (and more) online and have them brought right to your door—plus my take on tipping, mall parking headaches, and why convenience can be worth paying for.

The video wraps with reflections on driving in Ecuador, ocean-view balcony life, and how I edit my sunset photos using editing software.

Links to know:
Facebook - Manta and Manabi Expats and Amigos - facebook.com/groups/323275021650751

My Channel Video Index - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-f4Wv3uBMulCX9OK6oNqS5a9wrS84cbUBYXzoq24JNA/edit?usp=sharing

The ultimate checklist (always subject to change)
docs.google.com/document/d/1ySNcEa6_ffaKutXgMdlhdwAoD46lkwqKvd_H7DlEYGY/edit?usp=sharing

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