Our friends and next-door neighbors Judy Kisla and Leslie Pope are celebrating their first anniversary as residents of Porto. This video tells the story.
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Portugal Bureaucracy’s Triple Crown Is Ours
Portugal requires three ID numbers for foreign citizens to live within its borders. After a year of application filing and waiting, Ted and I each earned the last of our three ID numbers this week. Cause for celebration indeed!
Finding Joy in the Everyday
From sailing through the self-checkout lane at the grocery to throwing a birthday bash with 20 local friends, we’re feeling more and more at home in Porto.
Boas Notícias! We Are Residents of Portugal!
After a 90-day wait, Ted and I received our two-year residency permits in the mail last week. Whew!
Take a Saturday Stroll with Me
One of Porto’s most beloved and beautiful spots was full of life this afternoon. Roosters and peacocks, too! I hope I’ve captured the spirit with a few photos from my walk. Enjoy!
Navigating a New World, One Tip at a Time
A Porto salon owner teaches us a valuable lesson.
If Porto’s Music Be the Love of Food, Play On
Shakespeare wrote some great lines about music being the food of love, but the love of food has inspired some beautiful poetry, too. In fact, one Porto chef’s description of a traditional Portuguese stew inspired Ted to make the dish featured in the video here.
A Tale of Two Paintings
How does it feel to move to Portugal from the United States? Two pieces of art that accompanied us on the journey tell the story … symbolically, at least.
On Starting Over: Five Lessons Learned
Beginning our sixth week in Portugal, we’re learning, learning, learning. Acquiring little bits of knowledge each day. Here are our top five lessons learned so far.
Travel Stories Are Grateful Stories
Who doesn’t like stories about the travails of travel? Well, guess what? Our most recent trip to Washington, D.C., didn’t have any. And for that we are immensely grateful.
Mike Coleman 