I can’t believe it. I have one week to go before I head off to Portugal. Where has the time gone? It feels like the fast-forward button is being held down. The next major stage of my adventure is now almost upon me. I’m not going to lie, I’m a little nervous. But strangely, the…
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The countdown to Portugal is on. Next stop Greece?
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’m celebrating! It’s a privilege. It’s my D7 Visa!
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 have been granted the first stage of my D7 Visa from the Portugal Consulate in London. Thank you. I am incredibly grateful. And I won’t let you down. It has…
Portugal Day, property resources and driving preparation
Happy Portugal Day! Portugal Day, is the National Day of Portugal celebrated annually on 10 June. It is one of the public holidays in Portugal and is celebrated by Portuguese people throughout the world. It commemorates the death on 10 June 1580 of Luís de Camões, a poet and national literary icon. For me though,…
Don’t sit and let the world pass by
Sometimes I just want to be able to sit and let the world pass me by. Is that a waste of time? Or does it allow refreshing and recharging the batteries? I rarely feel I waste time, although often I reflect and may not have used my time most productively. On the other end, then…
Making more progress towards my Portugal adventure.
I am confident I am making great progress with sorting everything out in Portugal. However, it feels like I am not quite on top of things in the UK. I haven’t taken my eye off the ball, nor have I lost sight of my to-do list. But fewer things are being ticked off the list….