Walking boots on. Route planned. Plenty of water. Vamos! Strangely, the last week has not been dissimilar to the previous week. Not that I am complaining because two substantial walks through the beauty of central Portugal is a pure delight. And the property search must continue. The first hike starts at the end of my…
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My first week in Portugal, and the sun is still shining!
It’s coming to the end of my first week in Portugal. And I’m not afraid to say, I am loving it. Absolutely love it. Apart from one thing which I am finding tough. My first full week has been busy. The first few days were cleaning, unpacking and buying some essentials. Surprisingly, I didn’t have…
Portugal. I have arrived!
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…
The final countdown! One week to go!
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…
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….
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,…