Why Portugal? That's easy: we have family and roots, the climate is amazing, we can live on the ocean (a longtime dream of ours), the country is safe, and the food is delicious.
Why now? I guess my best answer is...why not?!
My great grandfather used to say there were 3 phases in life:
- when you're young you have health and time, but not much money;
- in the middle years, you have health and money, but not much time;
- when you're retired, you have time and money, but not always health.
My take-away has always been: if life gifts me a time when the 3 intersect, do something memorable! Fortunately, my husband is of the same mind, and so here we are.
We know we were lucky: the opportunity presented itself in both of our professional careers. We had time to plan for this and it was financially feasible: added bonus. Our kids were at a good age to pull them away for a year: young enough to adapt to school in Portuguese with no/few social detriments, old enough to do some exciting things. And with Mark and I hovering around the 40 year mark...well, a great way to prevent a mid-life crisis. :)
Who's coming to visit?!
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| Secluded Beach - hike in only |
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| Off to the Market to buy fresh fish for lunch |
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| Super Dad |
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| View of our town from the castle on the hill |
Awesome pics! So happy you and your family are able to enjoy this opportunity!
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