Our Farm Portugal | Nossa Quinta Portugal
It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings.
Following the flurry of activity picking grapes, the last week has been considerably quieter. A little calmer and less busy. I’m not complaining, but it doesn’t necessarily make an exciting blog. So perhaps a shorter one today. Phew, I hear you say. Junta de Freguesia The first task of the week was a visit to…
Six weeks into my new adventure in Portugal is perhaps an opportune time to share my immediate observations on village life and the impact the move has had on my well-being and health. I can’t really believe it has only been six weeks, as I feel as though I’ve done so much. When I look…
I’ve arrived in Oleiros, Portugal! And, as someone mentioned to me this week, you’ve got the beaming smile after finding paradise. The week before I made the road trip of a lifetime was, in some respects, a game of two halves. The first half was delivering on all my planning. I was in control. Every…
It’s three weeks until I hand back the keys to my rental house and head to Portugal. Since I made the decision to move to Portugal the anticipation and excitement have been constant. But also, there have been some reservations. The next three weeks are going to be hectic and include a week in Greece….
I am ecstatic! I’ve been dancing in the kitchen. Punching the air. I have a beaming smile from ear to ear. I am privileged to receive my D7 Visa from the Portugal Consulate in London. Thank you. I am incredibly grateful. And I won’t let you down. It has felt like I’ve been waiting months. …
I gradually got to the front of the queue at the VFS Global office in London. On entering, you walk through a scanner and to the front text. Honestly, I have no idea why they have a scanner. Maybe it’s for authenticity, or maybe just a prop. Either way, everyone just walked through. No checks,…