Wow! It seems like such a long time has passed since our last post. So buckle up, here we go again… Friends… So now we have been in for a few weeks, what’s been happening? Quite a lot actually. Firstly it has been great seeing all our friends again. Our friends from across the pondContinue reading “Making a house a home, and our first visitors!”
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Portugal holidays: Progress Update and Furniture Shopping
Welcome! Hi, if you are new to our blog, welcome! We are recording our journey moving to Portugal and having a new house built from scratch. Or if you are a return visitor, thank you for coming back for more! Recap So, from our last post you will gather that we are actually living inContinue reading “Portugal holidays: Progress Update and Furniture Shopping”
Moving into our Dream Home in Portugal – We’re in, then we aren’t!
A bed arrives So, the big news was we returned from our last house sit, not to our friends or another house sit, but to our own home! Wayne actually returned to the house during the sit, to take delivery of a bed. That bed was for the guest bedroom which was to be ourContinue reading “Moving into our Dream Home in Portugal – We’re in, then we aren’t!”
Exploring Portugal and the house build project is nearing the end
Hello beautiful people. It seems like it has been ages since we reported on our going-on’s! This post is about our last few weeks which have been full of adventure, having family join us, visiting friends, discovering new places, and seeing some amazing progress on our house build. It’s difficult to know where to startContinue reading “Exploring Portugal and the house build project is nearing the end”
How do we cope with delays?
So, if you have been following our journey for some time, you will realise that our house build is taking much longer than we had originally envisaged. The waiting, along with having no home can cause a lot of worry and anxiety and affect relationships in many ways. Anyone who has embarked on a similarContinue reading “How do we cope with delays?”
We’ve split up!
In somewhat of a plot twist, this week we have split up. So a bit of background… The last time we met up with our friends Kirsty and David, they asked if we could sit for the boys again (Sonny & Cooper, the golden retrievers). We said sure! But, nothing was put into the TrustedHousesittersContinue reading “We’ve split up!”
February 2024 update
Firstly, we would like to express our gratitude for the efforts of our architects and builders invested in our house build; the project commenced in 2020. While we initially received strong indications of completion last year, we find ourselves still awaiting the finalization of our home in 2024. We understand that construction projects can encounterContinue reading “February 2024 update”
House sitting in anticipation
We are relieved to have overcome our recent illness and are eagerly anticipating the exciting adventures ahead in our upcoming house-sitting endeavors. Simultaneously, keeping a close eye on the developments of our house-build brings us immense motivation and joy, especially as it progresses smoothly. The anticipation of settling into our new home is a beaconContinue reading “House sitting in anticipation”
In sickness and in health
In the aftermath of losing Peter, our focus shifted towards supporting Isabel, offering a helping hand by volunteering to pick up or drop off family and friends at Lisboa airport. Our house, which usually took center stage in our lives, momentarily took a backseat as we grappled with the emotional aftermath. Unfortunately, shortly after theContinue reading “In sickness and in health”
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”
Our Portuguese Life 