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?”
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More local adventures in central Portugal
It has been a busy few weeks! It seems ages since we posted last, but we feel the urge to share more about our lovely home and surrounding area. We just hope it’s not too repetitive? So what have we been up to since our last adventure hiking in the park? Well, to start offContinue reading “More local adventures in central Portugal”
Hiking in the Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Nature Park
We are taking a break from talking about the house in this post. We have covered a lot about the build and recently had a visit from our friend Luise from Solo 50plus Adventures. She made a video about the house and so we will link that at the bottom. Lots of people are alsoContinue reading “Hiking in the Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Nature Park”
Whirlwind month in central Portugal
Wow! It has been such a busy month! Firstly, we had our first visitors (see last post). Shortly after our guests left, Wayne’s niece Breagh arrived for a whistle stop tour after an adventurous trip over from Canada via the UK. Then no sooner had she departed we had our eldest son Oli, his partnerContinue reading “Whirlwind month in central Portugal”
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?”
Family Joins us Housesitting
Leaving Rosie, Axel, and Deborah after our wonderful house sit near São Pedro de Alva was undoubtedly bittersweet. Our time spent with them was filled with warmth, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Saying goodbye to Rosie’s wagging tail and affectionate licks, as well as the heartfelt conversations and shared stories with Axel and Deborah, left aContinue reading “Family Joins us Housesitting”
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”
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”
Waiting for our new home in Portugal
If you are new here, welcome! We are Wayne & Annette and this is our blog about moving to and living in Portugal. If you’ve received it, then you either subscribed or someone was kind enough to forward it to you. If you are a returning visitor, welcome back! Thank you all 😀 Firstly, what’sContinue reading “Waiting for our new home in Portugal”
Our Portuguese Life 