Randall and Joy Evans here — We are seriously considering attending the conference, but wish to stay at a relatively close off-site location, or perhaps rent with an expat or local resident. The cost of the conference will be rather big for us, and we hope to not add $120-150/night for convenient proximity to the event venue. We are “seniors”, still working in Texas and plan on doing so for about 4 years. We hope to arrive in Quito on 7/26 or 27, and leave on the 31st. Any contacts or assistance will be greatly appreciated. You may reply directly to rl_evans53@hotmail.com – if only to advise that a response is posted here.