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  • Olhão: We’ll Miss…

    Olhão: We’ll Miss…

    We’ve talked a lot about why we decided to move to Guimarães but wanted to take time to go over some of the counterarguments. We weighed each of these ten things (and more) as we made our decision. In no particular order here are ten of the things we know we will miss that won’t…

  • Lisbon: Tejo Bar, A Telecabine Ride, And Another Tuk Tuk?!

    Lisbon: Tejo Bar, A Telecabine Ride, And Another Tuk Tuk?!

    We have mentioned traveling to Lisbon in multiple posts but haven’t really dedicated a full write up to Portugal’s capital so far. The sun was setting on Elsa’s visit and the three of us made our way into the city. In order to hit the highlights we decided on a comprehensive Tuk Tuk tour as…

  • Porto: Boat Tour And City Sights

    Porto: Boat Tour And City Sights

    In late June we went back to Porto for three days with my cousin Elsa. The main reason we went was to attend the Festa de São João (Saint John’s Party) which I will NOT be writing about today. For various reasons we will write about that festival after we go back to do it…

  • Olhão Street Art

    Olhão Street Art

    I think that interesting street art can make the dreariest part of any city feel alive and, amazingly enough, little Olhão is home to a very active and talented crew of artists. Throughout the nooks and crannies of the city you can find works by Blubla Crew, the artist SEN, and others. SEN’s work is…

  • Old Couple

    Old Couple

    Our first date was on May 4th 2001 and consisted of dinner at Perkins and a visit to a local business known for poles and scantily clad employees since neither of us had ever been to one of said establishments. This year we celebrated our 23rd year as a couple with a dinner date in…

  • Porto Street Art And A Tuk Tuk Tour

    Porto Street Art And A Tuk Tuk Tour

    Our adventures continued in the fabulous and fabulously hilly city of Porto. We were all quite optimistic about our leg endurance after the climb at Bom Jesus so we set off on a self guided tour of the city’s street art. I started seeking out and photographing street art on my first trip to New…

  • Olhão – Lisboa

    Olhão – Lisboa

    Our first extended vacation in Portugal was in September. We had finally arranged pet sitting for our unruly furry kids (thanks neighbor Paulo) and there were still a couple of weeks of summer vacation left before Portuguese language school. We headed to Lisboa the day before a scheduled meeting with my cousin Susie and her…

  • Weekend In Coimbra

    Weekend In Coimbra

    When we were preparing to move to Portugal our real estate agent introduced us to another couple (Randy and Corinne) who were also preparing for their international move. Their house had just sold, they had already been on a scouting trip to Portugal and fell in love with the country. We moved about a month…

  • To Lisbon And Back In 37 Hours

    To Lisbon And Back In 37 Hours

    Andrew had successfully navigated his residency appointment in October, and now it was my turn. We still haven’t found a house sitter in Portugal, so I traveled solo to Lisbon and back via train while Andrew stayed home with our furry kids. My primary goals were: pack light for easy travel, find something delicious to…

  • Another Journey On The Road To Residency

    Another Journey On The Road To Residency

    My journey through the bureaucracy of becoming a legal resident in Portugal has been a series of physical trips, often covering long distances and being more stressful than the actual appointments involved. Trips to San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, and Orlando have all been intense journeys. Fittingly today’s post will focus on my journey more than…