Who said retirement was easy?

Ah, the ever-unpredictable dance of life, especially when it involves British weather and Portuguese living! We’ve been meaning to catch you up on the whirlwind that’s been our lives lately, so grab a cuppa (or something stronger) and settle in. From Falmouth’s Charm to Four Seasons in a Day! Remember our last post about ourContinue reading “Who said retirement was easy?”

Remembering Irish Peter: A Neighbor Lost, but Memories Forever Treasured

In the quiet anticipation of new friendships and shared moments, the sudden passing of Irish Peter casts a shadow over our new year celebrations and local community. Scheduled to become our nearest expat neighbour, Peter’s absence will be deeply felt, leaving behind unfulfilled dreams of poolside beers and shared experiences and with Annette and IsbelContinue reading “Remembering Irish Peter: A Neighbor Lost, but Memories Forever Treasured”

Pederniera and some new friends

This week was about spending a few nights with our American pals in Pederneira, and meeting some new friends along the way. Our friends in Pederneira had bought a small town house/bungalow in the village above Nazerè to get some relief from the extreme heat at their previous house near Castelo Branco in the PortugueseContinue reading “Pederniera and some new friends”