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@@AmericanInPortugal - I’m happy you enjoyed it. 😊👍

@@antoniodasilva1230 - Obrigado pelo seu comentário mais uma vez. I’m not yet familiar with Anadia, and only just been through Aveiro on the train so far, but am looking forward to exploring more and more. Stay tuned. 😊👍

@@antoniodasilva1230 - Obrigado António. I’m happy you enjoyed it, and hope to see you again. 😊👍

Thanks Hank. I've got some great support. 😉

Thanks for watching Helena, and for your comment, I hope you are enjoying the channel, and will continue exploring the episodes. And I am happy to know your travels went so well for you. 18 hours is a long flight.

I'm happy you're interested, and sorry for whatever's going on with the connection. It's true that Carl and I actually DO talk over one another occasionally, and that there are occasional freezes from our connection, but I personally have never had what you are describing, and no one else has mentioned any such problems, so I really don't know what's going on, and I'm sorry it's making it so difficult for you to watch. I do include other content that doesn't involve me on Good Morning Portugal, so maybe those episodes will work for you. Episode 1: My introduction to the channel - Episode 5: My First Day in Portugal, - Episodes 8 & 11: My walks through Ericeira - Episode 16: My First Trip to Ireland Part 3 - and I'm hoping to have my visits to Espinho, Portugal ready for Episode 19. So maybe those won't present the same issues for you, and you can enjoy them. And if that's the solution, please do keep an eye out for the episodes that do not include me on GMP. Unfortunately, that's about all I can offer, and I hope you will continue following my journey. Either way, I completely understand your frustration, and appreciate your interest and your feedback. Thank you.

Yes. Opportunities for nostalgia. Happy you're enjoying the channel.😃

Muito obrigado T! I'm happy you enjoyed it, and hope you will enjoy many more. (Still feeling welcome after 3 years now). Thank you for your support and encouragement. 🥰

Whodat? Kanni? Honk? … or a mysterious unknown spy we didn’t know was with us? 🤷‍♂️😅

@@AnOldGuyinEurope It's Konni - I seem to have 2 YT accounts. Weird.

@@137KSKS137 - Whew! What a relief! 😅🤣 ... and yes, I had a great time reliving it as well ... I was especially happy with the Ploughboys videos, and the Glendalough montage. ☺

Olá Lyn. Thank you for your comment. If you haven't already, you might want to check out my Episodes 8 & 11, my walks through Ericeira. I am happy you are enjoying the channel, and I hope to see you here again. Create yourself a magical return trip in November.

@@AnOldGuyinEurope Thank you so much, I will watch 8 & 11 later today. I will be in Ericeira from Nov 8-12th, any 'must see/do's'? How is the beach during this time? Any side trips? etc...

@@lynetterosario5697 - What I enjoy about Ericeira most is it's 'vibe' ... I guess you just feel it or you don't. The beaches are beautiful, from Foz do Lizandro at the southern end of Ericeira, to Ribeira D'Ilhas to the north. And by November Ericeira will all be VERY quiet ... maybe even with noone on the beaches. If you're in to old castles (conventos), I would recommend the self-guided tours of 'Palacio da Mafra' in Mafra (about 10-20 minute drive east from Ericeira) on Sundays (I believe it's open every Sunday,' )and you shouldn't need reservations, especially at that time of the year ... and be sure to see the library (it's famous). Create yourself a great vacation.

@@AnOldGuyinEurope Thank you so much for the info, will do!

@@Alfablue227 - Olá Alfa. Muito obrrigado pelos vossos comentários. I couldn’t have said it better myself. You spoke my experience, and understand my intentions. I hope you are enjoying the channel, and to see you again.

@@AnOldGuyinEurope My pleasure. Thank you. You will.

Great post, man. And you are of course right, Super Bock is best. Abraços de Almada.

@@carlossaraiva8213 I am a lady!

Thanks for your quesion. DO I! According to Ancestry.com, I am 60% Scottish, 26% Irish, 11% England & Northwestern Europe, 2% Germanic, and 1% Welsh. Basically the definition of a WASP. 😂 I hope you are enjoying the channel, and to see you here again. ☺

@@ramluisa - Obrigado Luisa. Sim, ótimas memórias. 😊👍

@@carlosalbuquerque5672 Hello Carlos. Thanks for your comment. Yes. In one of the two previous episodes, I made a comment about bringing the weather from Portugal with me. 🤪😂 I was told when we were there, that it was the longest number of warm and sunny consecutive days all year (or maybe longer) … so yes, we were very lucky. I hope you are enjoying the channel, and to hear from you again. 😊

I didn't understand your comment, but thank you for taking the time to do it. I hope you are enjoying the channel, and to see you again sometime. 😊

Olá Jess. You are absolutely right ... it was/is truly liberating for me. I'm happy to know you are enjoying the channel, and to hear from you. I look forward to seeing you here again. Até então. 😃

​@@AnOldGuyinEurope j also hope when i have your dge and retire that i can also reducecmy possessions to just one suitcase. I'd love to be a nomad in my twilight years. Sadly it will not be financially possible for me. But i can live vicariously through people like you. Obrigado for the nice words about my country.

@@carlossaraiva8213 - Olá Carlos. Obrigado pelo seu comentário. I am happy you are enjoying the channel. "Unloading' my life to three pieces of luggage was incredibly liberating for me. I wish for you exactly the life you would choose for yourself ... and I meant every word of what I said about our home. Desejo te amor, alegria e paz sempre.

@@jamesmcgivern3724 - Thanks James. I’m happy you enjoyed it. I hope to see you again soon.

Muito obrigado Bernardo. Infelizmente, só falo um pouco português ... mas estou a aprender. I really work hard on my pronunciation, so thank you for noticing and telling me. I hope you are enjoying the channel, and hope to see you here again. 🙂🙏

Obrigado Jose. Infelizmente, só falo um pouco português ... mas estou a aprender. I hope you are enjoying the channel, and hope to see you here again. Please be assured, that while I can not control anyone else, I am doing my best to be a respectful immigrant to beautiful Portugal, and to contribute what I can to keep it that way. 🙂🙏

Muito obrigado Nuno. Nearly three years now, and I feel very welcome. Hope to see you again. soon. 😀

Happy to hear it Sr. Hughes. Next week (episode 16) will be my photo album of the trip. Stay tuned. 😊

Obrigado Alexandra. Tagus is how it is said in English ... I don't know why, but there it is. 🤷‍♀ As I'm sure you know, learning a new language is challenging enough, but then you add the occasional confusion of 'which language do I use when speaking my native tongue about another languages location or thing?' It's mind twisting sometimes. And then I get to add the differences between British English and American English to the mix, and it becomes a real party. I hope you are enjoying the channel, and that I will see you here again. I always appreciate the help from my Portuguese brothers and sisters, so ... mutio obrigado, pela vossa ajuda.

Perhaps in respect to your host country use the Portuguese pronunciation first, then say, "known to English speakers as...whatever it is." Thanks for the video, I agree TAP is a very safe airline, though used to be known for its sometimes bumpy landings! ...​@@AnOldGuyinEurope

@@noelleclemens7057 Olá Sra. Noelle. Obrigado. That's a great idea. It's a new and strange dynamic for me, jumping between the language I"m learning, and the language I'm speaking to other English only people. I think I'll get progressively more comfortable with this dance as I get more practice. I hope you enjoyed the video, and that you will watch more of them. ☺🙏

​Indeed, so many things will come with time! I'm not clear whether you’ve made a permanent move or are on a long sabbatical? The more you immerse yourself in the local culture and landscape the better! - from the point of view of your viewers. I shall hope to follow your progress, and wish you "boa estancia".

@@noelleclemens7057 - I arrived here 3 years ago, and received my residency in February 2022. I continue to immerse and acculturate myself, and plan to for the remainder. Para já, só falo um pouco português, mas estou a aprender. If you're interested in how I arrived here, you might want to check out my episodes 3 & 4. Obrigado pelos comentários.

... and mullach Ide MALAHIDE, to you. (It's from the photo of the 'directions' sign from the bus).

Olá Catarina. ☺ Muito obrigado. I am happy you are enjoying them.

Muito obrigado Ricardo. I am happy you are enjoying the channel. I have felt welcome here throughout my 3 years since arriving.

@@Teresa-mq1ce Muito obrigado Teresa. I have now been here nearly 3 years, and have my Residency and a newly learned way of saying in Portuguese one of my favorite English phrases ... Diverta-se. ☺👍

@@AnOldGuyinEurope Divirta-se *

@@JPVNG67 - Sim, sim. Obrigado. Eu sei disso, mas esqueço-me. Mas estou a aprender, e ... I am grateful for your helpful feedback. I hope you are enjoying the channel ... e muito obrigado mais uma vez. ... e ... divirte-se. 😄

@@AnOldGuyinEurope Yes i am, thank you.

Muito obrigado Pedro. I am and have been ever since arriving nearly 3 years ago. Now a Resident with a newly learned way of saying in Portuguese one of my favorite English phrases ... Diverta-se. ☺👍

@@smithwolstenholme Olá Pamela! Muito obrigado. Está ótimo ver-te aqui. Estou feliz (you made it) finalmente, e que gostes.

Yes. Learning a new language is certainly challenging ... and for me, well worth the effort. I have often referred to the many similarities between California and Portugal in general, and Santa Cruz and Ericeira specifically, (which is what guided me to Ericeira in the first place. I believe MANY Americans (and maybe Californians in particular) decided to move to Portugal for many of the same reasons. Thank you for your thoughts and support.

Olá Sam. E obrigado pelos vossos comentários. ☺ ... and for your encouragement. I am happy you are enjoying the channel, 'and maybe even learning from it.' 😂 Yes. It was my connection to Santa Cruz, CA that led me to Ericeira, and she has taken my heart forever (whether I choose to live there or not). Thank you, too, for noticing my efforts to speak this challenging language correctly and well ... if is fully my intention, and for the reasons you mentioned. I look forward to your continued support, and to your comments ... and I sincerely hope you continue to get value from and enjoy what I share. 🙏

Thank you Steve. I'm happy it was worth the wait for you. Yes, I struck gold when Ericeira was the Santa Cruz, CA of Portugal I was looking for. No matter where I may end up, Ericeira will always have my heart. Thank you for your support. 🙂🙏

Thank you so much for your comment. I'm happy you enjoyed it. ☺🙏

Muito obrigado António for your suggestion, all the great information, and for your support and encouragement. I really appreciate it all. 🥰🙏

Obrigado Helena. I have been to and through Sintra, and recently spent a day at Parque Natural Sintra/Cascais, and plan to dedicate a future episode to my time there, and I have visited the Tapada Mafra and the Palacio Nacional de Mafra, but have very little visual content to share, so 'may' need to go again with my channel in mind. I have not been to Queluz, so thank you for your recommendation. It is now on my list of places to see. As I am a resident, my 'stay' should allow me plenty of time to visit as much of beautiful Portugal as I choose. Thank you for watching, and for your support. 🥰

So generous of you to share a snack with YT. 🤪😂 And thank you ... I'm happy you enjoyed it. 😊

NAILED IT, Nubie! I am happy you are enjoying the channel ... I'll do my best to keep it that way.😊👍

@@AnOldGuyinEurope it’s funny, I’m sure I’m older than Gilda, but I think we share the same birthday. Our Sagittarius energy loves to be loves to be directed philosophically. I just made that up. It’s definitely true for me. 😉

@@Nubianette - Hey ... whatever improves your quality of life. ♥

Both a happy and sad story.

Must have been lovely.

Stay tuned for Part 2, Episode 11, this coming Friday.😊

Obrigado Helena. Só falo um pouco Português, mas estou aprender. And the differences between north and south manages to complicate things at time ... but, as I said, estou aprender. 😊

Imperial, tulipa e caneca aqui na terra dos mouros 😊😊😊

@@carlossaraiva8213 - Obrigado Carlos. I always appreciate learning more Portuguese language and culture. At this point I'll keep it simple and just use the two regional references. 😅😂

Forever Slug's friend on GMP! 😂 ... and forever (for now) finding it difficult to shut up on the occasions I have the opportunity to have an English language conversation ... yakkity-yakkity- yakk ... 😵‍💫 ... and no question, you are a big help with that ... 🤣

Obrigado Veronica. I am happy you're enjoying it. 😊🥰🙏

Obrigado Hank. So, are you saying this was the best 'episode' (so far), or that you think 'I' am the best old guy in Europe? I think the second would be an ever so slight overstatement. 🤪😂 Either way I always appreciate your support. 🙏

Thank you Steve, I'm happy to hear it. And thank you for your support.

Muito obrigado, meu amigo. 😊

@@AnOldGuyinEurope Muito mais melhor que meu.

Again, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on these things. THIS I already knew, minus the actual names. 🤪😂

Wow. Thank you @augustoserrano. Great information, most of which I hadn't yet learned. Thank you for the education. 🥰 🙏

Yes, very reminiscent of my days in Santa Cruz. I lived on the other side of the hills when I was in the East Bay, so mostly all I ever saw was the fog attempting to crawl over them, and evaporating as fast as it crawled. I love learning, so I'm always happy when I can facilitate it. Just for the sake of being precise, while I like gelado, what I LOVE is gelato ... two very different things. Mmmmmmm ... 🥰 🤪 😂

Ericeira is beautiful. If it was in the north, I'd live there.

@@hankstalica1922 that’s north to me. I’m not sure yet, but I’m thinking Lisbon to the south somewhere. I’d prefer less fog. I’m from East Oakland, went to UC Berkeley (foggier), lived in San Francisco for a bit (totally foggier). In other words, I’m weather spoiled! 😜

@@Nubianette Gotta tell ya..we had temps in the 70s last week. In August. I'm a fan. We had a couple of days in the 90s, and that's it. Everyone has to find the place where they are happy, but I HATE hot. If you don't want fog or cooler weather, the north isn't for you, to be honest. Find your happy place. That's what's most important.

@@hankstalica1922 👍🏾👍🏾