With planning full speed ahead for my scouting trip in September, I continue to adjust to the pace of Portugal. Full speed is actually a steady first gear. It’s no problem. I feel I’m on top of things. I’ve reached out to the contacts I want to meet or need an appointment with, although as…
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Bravely following the compass to Portugal
Scouting trip to Portugal In one calendar month, I will be on my way to Portugal. Fingers-crossed. I’ve been diligent in my planning to ensure I’ve as much flexibility to either cancel or postpone the flights, hotels and car hire. Although I’ve a couple of dates over the next fortnight which will make it…
Portugal scouting trip
Six weeks until I get on a plane to Porto. I can’t wait. Following two previously cancelled trips due to the pandemic, I am hopeful it will be a third time lucky. However, I am acutely aware there may be further delays. Restrictions for overseas travel are still in place. And they continue to change. …
NIF, vaccine & football!
More practical outputs this week. The NIF application has been completed. Initially, there was a need for a video call to verify my identification. However, my photographic images and three signatures are such a close match, they are content to proceed without this call. Just need to wait for the final letter detailing my NIF. …
Portugal D7 visa preparation
It has been a busy couple of weeks. A busy couple of months. So I deserve a coffee and a pastéis de nata. Downtime has been limited due to general busyness at work and home. But I’ve taken time out for myself and read a biography of Charlie Chaplin. Chaplin had a complicated life. Multiple…
Live in the moment
Live in the present, not the past. Strive for the future. Past, present, future. One you can’t change, one you can, one you can plan for. This week, reflections, events and plans unite the past, present and future. The swing from yesterday to tomorrow can be pretty powerful. Seventeen years ago, my first daughter was…