What happened in January? We can explain
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 2024
- We are BACK on our farm in Portugal, and boy are we happy to be home! After five incredible weeks of adventure in India (which we've been sharing over on @TheNewbysExplore ) we get back to business, albiet slowly and a little bit jet lagged - watch this space for some VERY exciting huge projects starting next week.
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We are John, Tara, Crusoe and Sawyer Newby. A family of explorers who've taken root in Northern Portugal where we are renovating an abandoned farm into our dream off-grid homestead. Please support us by giving us a thumbs up and making sure to subscribe to follow our adventures.
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Thanks so much for watching!!!
Seeing Joal with your kids is the most amazing thing. How many other 17 year old boys do you know that are that kind and tender to someone else's toddler aged children. Most are off doing their own thing. JOAL is as hard working as John is in every way. His parents must be so proud of the man he's becoming. Thank you, Joal, for your loving tenderness and time to your neighbors.
So true Jackie. He’s such a great guy for sure, and we are very grateful to have him helping us. Crusoe especially loves to spend time with him.
I too have noticed he is such a good human! ❤❤
So true. He's a well raised young lad. By the way his name is João (as in John) ;)
Totalmente de acuerdo!! Creo que me perdí el capítulo donde lo presentaron, me encantaría saber más de él, me transmite muchas cosas lindas viéndolo trabajar e interactuar con los niños y la naturaleza! Ojalá nos cuenten más de él 😍 (o ya hay algún capítulo donde pase esto?)
Saludos 🤗
Honestly, you two have performed a miracle on this property. AND Caruso is simply amazing, WHAT A GUY.
Thank you SO much for this lovely comment Geraldine 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hi Newbys, welcome home! I'm so impressed by Crusoe's willingness to help, he doesn't just play at it, he is going to be John's right hand man when he's older! Looking forward to seeing the coming projects!
Thanks so much Claire. We are delighted to be back home 🙏🏼❤️
Oi flia encandora envolvendo de vocês e lindo na maior simplicidade puro amor,🙏❤
So true he is an amazing little man!
Those two boys are so lucky to grow up in such an environment!
Crusoe is so delightful ! the boys relationship with their parents just brings this Grandmother to tears of joy and appreciation. Your little family brings so much happiness and many happy memories of my own now grown children. Great way to start every week! In a world of unrest and sorrow you remind us all of what really matters and give us all hope for the next generations… ❤❤❤
Thanks so much Laine 🙏🏼❤️
I'll bet Crusoe is thrilled to be able to run and roam freely on the farm and spend time with his special friend Joao again.
The boys are so happy to be back on the farm Joan! 🙏🏼❤️
I'm dying to know where the children learnt Afrikaans! 😊??
@@alidabotes6264 Tara is Sth African
What a beautiful blessed life you are giving those boys!!!
You must be so very happy to be able to breathe in fresh air! The boys look so happy to be back at home, such good little helpers! Welcome home.
Sawyers little confident walk was a joy to see when he accomplished the steps ☺️
We’re so proud of him friend 🙏🏼❤️
I am amazed. I miss a few videos and Crusoe 's got skilz lol. Wow. Sawyer is walking/running like a little boy instead of that cute baby waddle and you guys look great! The homestead looks great, love the plans and love that you share all of this with us! Thank you!! #TeamNewby
If every child could live the awesome life that your children do this world would be such a kinder world. God bless you guys !
It's so fascinating to see your projects developing and growing in ambition, while all your skills and know-how continue to grow to meet the new challenges. Hopefully you get moments to reflect on how far you've come and how much you've all grown. Your boys are extraordinary, and so advanced in everything they do, and it's beautiful to see how you've put down roots and got support from a community of neighbours, locals and friends. It's all quite amazing - more power to you!
Thanks so much James. This was such a kind comment ❤️❤️
I loved this video. It's so amazing to see Crusoe's interest in the outdoors. He is an amazing little boy. ❤
Thanks Hazel 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Heck, I would love to hug mom and dad for being so freaking protective and wonderful. I wish I could see this more often In the “real world”
Thank you so much Abby. This was so kind of you ❤️❤️
Please don't play music during talking or during the whole video.
It is so nice hearing what you say and watching what you do without more sounds than you make.
You have a lovely family and a beautiful farm. So nice to see the progress you make in making it into your own paradise. 😊
Crusoe is a natural helper and very handy at covering and digging the ground 😊 delightful to watch the boys grow and develop as time goes by ❤ welcome back to Portuga land!
Thank you friend. We are so proud of both our boys ❤️❤️
Welcome back family! It must be amazing to breath fresh air again. Indeed your farm is a heaven place. Crusoe’s language is remarkable- my favorite part was when he is digging the trench and tells John “daddy this is hard work I help you “ It must feel so surreal to have this place and see your children running and building. Have a wonderful week family! Love from Jersey-Mariana ❤
Thanks Mariana. We are all so happy to be home and on the farm again. It is definitely a surreal feeling ❤️❤️
Really enjoyed the juxtaposition of Indian life vs. Portugal life at the end. No words needed.
Agreed Ricki! Thanks friend.
Not that I didn't love your adventures in India, but I'm glad you're back home!❤ Sawyer is loving his new mobility!😊
We’re also so happy to be back Paula ❤️❤️
Oh to hear the birds singing on this video! What a beautiful part of the World you live in ❤
So great seeing you guys back and happy! Amazing how helpful little Crusoe is!
Thanks so much guys! We are so pleased to be back and the weather is amazing. Sunshine reggae for the next week or so 🙌🏼☺️❤️
Welcome back home to peaceful quiet, pure air, and projects. The juxtaposition of India and Portugal is amazing. It is such fun watching the boys navigate the farm and Joao is a godsend. Can’t wait to see more future projects.
Thanks Lena. We are so pleased to be back ❤️❤️
Welcome back home it's so nice to see the boys running free on the farm ❤❤❤
Agreed🎉🎉@@maureenhackenburg8027
You two are doing wonders with your children. They have so much hands-on experience anyone could ever imagine. Carusois an amazing little worker. Great job, my love ❤
Such a beautiful thing your doing for those wonderful trees & your family!!! And seeing your boys helping mom & dad is such a treasure!!! So adorable!❤Congratulations on your wonderful life 🎉
What a well joined family you are! I am so impressed by Crusoe, he has that lets get on with it attitude. My children all run around with no socks, slept outside in all weathers in the UK! And MR John, we have July temperatures in the south at 24 to 30 in Finland! 🇫🇮 ❤
Ran around, they are now aged 44 and 41
Crusoe putting up his finger and saying he has an idea was so cute. Although travel is wonderful it’s always great to get back home. 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
Agreed Maude! Thank you friend! 🙏🙏❤️❤️
So happy to see you all home safe and sound with tranquility all around !!!!!❤❤❤❤🇬🇷 🇬🇷
We put in a hose with little holes and an automatic (non electric) timer set for 20 MINS in the late afternoon and it made a huge improvement to the plants around a chalet in a very hot summer without having to think about it. THis would work for you too.My goodness though I love India I am so glad you are all safely home and well!
Welcome back to Portugal! The weather has been fantastic! It looks like Spring. Joel is a wonderful boy and very nice to the kids. Crusoe works fabulously! I´m impressed with him. Sawyer, the inspector, works great too. I had to watch three times when Crusoe felt down! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 It was hilarious! Thanks for the video!
Thanks so much Mary! 😂 glad we could make you smile friend ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡
My mom visited India way back and would be aghast at the growth of the population and pollution. I'm so glad that you have returned home and have gotten out of the pollution. My eyes watered for you! The boys seemed to get right back into projects!
Please don't think that whole of India has pollution . There are many beautiful peaceful quiet places in india too !! Sadly , Foreigners visit cities like Mumbai, jaipur and Delhi and say that india is highly polluted and populated . It has one of the oldest civilization in the world !
I am so glad that you all arrived back home safe and well.
It's a delight to my eyes to see Crusoe digging. Such a strong little body making a huge effort to copy the adults. ❤❤
It's nice to see you back and enjoying the farm. I'm glad you understand the Portuguese soil. Just dig it, plant it, and harvest it. There is no need at all for the raised beds... that is sacred land, everything grows.
Love you guys
Thank you Tina! Crusoe is delighted to be back on the farm and to be digging 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Caruso is speaking bits and pieces of a lot of languages!
Welcome back to your wonderful home. The noise are the birds and chickens what a difference. ❤️
Thanks Anita ❤️🙏🏼
I’m enjoying seeing you back on the farm. A lovely episode. the highlight for me was watching Joelle looking down at Sawyer with such affection. Someday he will be a wonderful dad. You are so lucky to have such a young man around your boys. Mario, his dad, clearly has raised a wonderful man. Cheers!
So true Leo, he’s a great young man. Thanks!
I am amazed how capable Crusoe is with his Fudza (?). He carries it over his shoulder too. I love watching him.
Thanks so much Gaye. He does very well with his badza 🙏🏼❤️
It must feel wonderful to be back home! Refreshed & grateful. Really good incorporation of the India montage.
What a truly exciting time for your whole family. Growth everywhere! ❤
We are so pleased to be home Cathy ❤️❤️
No place like home @@TheNewbys
Glad you're back little family, the juxtaposition of the noise and masses of people with the peace and tranquility of your farm gives great insight into how fortunate you all are, hearing Phi Phi crow in this place of sanctuary was heartwarming, it must be so therapeutic to slow down, breathe the pure air and absorb nature again, cheers!!🥰😘🤗💕👌👍👍🐔🐓🥚
the joy you express on your property is so real and natural. Also your videos and the use of some of the music make it amazing!. Thanks for sharing from frigid Canada!
Thank you so much Jack! We appreciate all your support 🙏🏼
another easy project for you would be the greenhouse, it's looking rather algae covered & only need a quick wash with a broom ;
great idea having taps in convenient places to water other nooks & crannies where the plants grow, it will be so pretty around the tiny house you won't want to leave :))
Johal (spelling) does a wonderful job of helping to look after your farm
thanx so much for sharing
I've said this over and over, but I'm so amazed at how strong and how much stamina little Crusoe has for a 3 year old. He is always so eager to take on a project!
Great idea putting the hose to the tiny house so you can have lush plants when you enter the house. It's going to look so beautiful! Welcome back home, happy you all made it safely back and are on to more fun projects :)
Thanks Joy!! We are so pleased to be home. 🙏🙏❤️❤️
I love watching John being so passionate about his projects, the weather in the highlands of Scotland was 19° today Kinlochewe ..❤
So nice to see you all back on your beautiful farm..and on real time again.
Your opening sequence is breathtaking.
Welcome home.
Love seeing your plans come to life. Love seeing the boys grow.
Thanks Cindy! We love being home, despite the jet lag ☺️❤️
WOW Crusoe sure has come on leaps and bounds. I noticed my son turning the next age they suddenly chance. Enjoy. Mines nearly 21 and still showing signs of change. Love it. X
It makes me happy knowing you're happy in my country. ❤
Welcome home! Crusoe's dexterity and proficiency with tools is incredible. Loved hearing the birds chirping on your homestead. Yay for another year of projects.
I am so glad that you are back on the farm. Tara and John you are so blessed with these beautiful two boys and Joao for an older brother for the boys who can help them with Portuguese language and teach them about gardening. He is such a beautiful young man. Have a fantastic week. Granny Strand South Africa. It is great to hear that Crusoe can speak Afrikaans❤
Thanks so much Mare. We are delighted to be back 🙏🏼❤️
Welcome back, you look so relaxed and energized Tara and John. Keep the momentum while starting your new projects. Looking forward to what the next episode will bring 😊
Thanks so much Gerard! We are so happy to be back ❤️
Love watching , Crusoe ruuning with tools made my so nervous , you have a great life , thanks for sharing
You're home!!! I get very confused with the time line😄 The chickens look extremely healthy, and the whole place looks lovely. Crusoe helping cover the pipe was lovely to see, it will be great to see the farm come back to life as the weather improves and we go into spring 😊
Hi Sarah. Yes we are home but we still have a few India vlogs to post so stay tuned for those 🙏🏼 Thanks so much for watching friend ❤️
Great video-the boys are just blooming! I couldn't help but notice how beautiful the bird song is while you work around the farm. I've just been listening to Canada geese honking and longing for spring. Tara you seemed so at peace with being home and spending time with the family. There's no place like home❤
Thanks Melanie. We have loved being back and hearing all the birds singing! There is definitely no place like home ❤️❤️
So extremely excited for your return!! Crusoe is such a helper!! Sawyer is growing so fast... Love his smile!
Thanks so much Paula 🤗❤️🙏🏼
Pero siempre es bueno para Uds. y los niños conocer y distraerse. El punto es darnos el equilibrio en la vida. Gracias por mostrarnos su vida fascinante y esos viajes a la India tan maravillosos y con tantos contrastes. Familia feliz❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much for watching friend 🙏🏼❤️
Louis Armstrong springs to mind - “What a wonderful world” ❤️
Happy to know that you're back home safe and sound!!!! Lovely watching you, the boys and Joao working and interacting together!!! See you on Wednesdey!!!
Thanks so much Ingrid! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
The birds sound so pretty.
My heart just melts watching Crusoe, running off to get his 'budsa' (sorry not sure on the spelling) helping fill in the trench and when he tripped up just giggled and its looking like Sawyer is going to follow in his big brothers footsteps. Welcome back to your lovely little farm x
It’s good to have you home xx Crusoe is getting so strong now xx
Watching you all work in harmony is awesome - no language or age barriers. You enrich the boys in so many ways. I applaud you as parents and partners.
Thank you Janice! What a lovely comment friend. 🙏❤️
What a fabulous video, the juxtaposition towards the end was mesmerising.
What lucky, lucky boys🤗 xx
Thanks Holly ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹
Not easy with jet lag and looking after 2 little ones. And yourselves .. well done
Hi John and Tara, happy to see you all back! Very excited to see the upcoming projects! I have actually came across one TH-camr (suburban homestead, I think) and after seeing his love to wood work and plants immediately thought of John, check him out (loved his rotten shed transformation), you might find some ideas or inspirations there!
Hi Alinach. Thanks so much for the recommendation ❤️🙏🏼
It is a wonderful feeling to come back home
after holidays and relish in the good life that
you had all along! We know that we live in our
own sort of paradise in the Okanogan Valley,
Canada as you do in your hillside "Garden of
Eden!" in Portugal. We have an abundance
of newcomers coming to our country to all
find their "little piece of heaven!". Different
people make you stronger and more tolerant
of others in our big "melting pot of life!"
Cheers,Sandy&Andy❤
Thanks Sandy and Andy! Ahhh Canada. We will visit one day, and not worry about how the air tastes!!
Beautifully done - going back and forth between India and home. Moving. Welcome home!
Thanks so much Grace 🤗❤️🙏🏼
Always so lovely to come home again after a special trip, welcome home!
Thanks Alicia ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹
Bienvenidos a casa !!!! Me gusta tanto vuestra granja como ver a vuestros niños crecer y observar como desarrollan habilidades. Crusoe es todo un ayudante. Maneja la hazada con habilidad y potencia. Es muy pequeño aún, pero ha pillado el concepto del trabajo. Gracias por vuestros videos Tara, John. Vuestra granja recibe mucho cuidado y amor y eso se nota. Un saludo desde España.
🙏🙏🙏 thanks Maria!
Oh what a joy to see the boys home after such a life changing trip. They have each grown so visibly. Sawyer has gone from being a baby to being a little boy. Oh how great to see Crusoe plunging into helping you cover the trench. So cute how he kept wanting to give up but that even more he wanted to be of real help. As ever I love watching your precious family and homestead grow.
Thanks so much Val ❤️❤️
So glad you are home safe. Loved your travels especially with the boys. They are so cute together. You are so excited with the garden. Already little growth! Then the starting the big adventure of the new house. Love y’all adventure thank you for taking us along❤️🙏🏻❤️
Thanks so much Joie ❤️❤️
So good to see you back home again. The boys are getting so independent. You are doing such a fantastic job of raising them. I raised my my daughter and son on 135 acre in the country in Wisconsin and they just love being outdoors with the creeks and trees and caves Meadows animals my daughter continued to have a lifelong interest in nature
Thanks so much Judie. We are thrilled to be back on the farm. Your 135 acre land sounds incredible friend 🙏🏼❤️
Crusoe is getting to be a helper. He seems to rub more than walk. Welcome home.
Welcome home to fresh air and the song of nature. Great video. The contrast between your tranquil farm against the busy streets of India highlights your peaceful lifestyle beautifully ❤
Thanks so much Jackie ❤️🙏🏼😃🏡🇵🇹
You know that is was a great idea to name your new driveway "Millennium Falcon"! It brings a smile and a laugh each time I see it in the videos. Glad you are back safe. Sending love and prayers from Eden,North Carolina usa💝🙏
Great to hear that Marie! Thanks so much for watching ❤️❤️
I missed you guys. It is good that you are back on the farm. WELCOME HOME!!!
What an amazing adventure you are on❣️ I loved the travel videos, air quality, or lack of it, and all….but there’s the old adage…”Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home!” Your improvement plans on your home are so exciting! I LOVE the “create as you go” attitude John has! So inspirational for the viewers! Blessings and Light on all you plan and accomplish!
There is no place like home friend. We are so happy to be back. Thanks so much for watching ❤️❤️
THERE IS “NO PLACE LIKE HOME”.. YOUR PLACE IS AMAZING ❤❤❤, SOUTH GEORGIA PEACH 🍑
Welcome home! I hope you found everything as you expected. The pictures of the reactions to Caruso and Sawyer is so heartwarming. They obviously made a huge hit wherever they went. (Much to their dismay I'm sure! Lol!)
Enjoy the great weather! Have fun getting the garden started.
Blessed Be!
Hi Abigail. We are so happy to be back. The farm was in perfect order! We left it in the best hands possible 🙏🏼❤️
Welcome home! Looking forward to all your progress in 2024!
And so am I, really excited to see the future plans enfold! Happy for you guys to see everything coming together so nicely! Cheers Bert 🙏🏻❤
Enjoyed watching the boys getting involved with everything. They are so amazing kids. You are doing an amazing job with the property. It looks great. Grateful for friends and family that can help out. Love Love ❤️ ❤️
Thanks Reina ❤️❤️
Is that what they call that tool up where you are as in the Algarve we call it a shover . Good to see you back on the farm it is such a wonderful place and will be magical when you have it all the way you dreampt. Crusoe really is a lovely boy and like you said his language has come on in leaps and bounds , also sawyer his smile is infectious I think he is going to be just as lovely as his brother . Yes the weather is amazing isn’t it ! Not having to wear a winter coat scarf and gloves , that’s the wonderful thing about Portugal most of your life is spent outdoors rather than shut in four walls . ❤❤
Ah interesting Caroline! Thanks for all the support friend 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Lovely to see you home 🏡 and the boys look so happy o the farm 🏡🌈👋
Nice to see you back at your home. My how Sawyer has grown. Crusoe is a hard worker helping everyone. Crusoe and Sawyer are Farmhands and know as much as can be taught by all.. How amazing the Crusoe can speak many ages and just the right age to start, I think it is all down to you John and Tara at being such wonderful parents, by teaching so much of the natural life Loved watching as always John Tara Crusoe and Sawyer😘
Thanks so much Annette. We are so pleased to be back. Thank you for your lovely comment about our parenting friend 🙏🏼❤️
@@TheNewbys 🥰
Tara, you're a perfect 'boy Mom'. They are going to be hardworking & respectful when they're grown. Good job.
I absolutely love that you put in the India clips at the end of this. They are so special mixed with back on farm. Wonderful episode again.❤
Thanks Peter, what a trip! 🙏🙏❤️❤️ more from India this Friday.
Welcome home, the farm looks amazing, it's lovely to travel, but nice to come home, love from Australia 🦘🌏 xx
Welcome back it’s lovely to see the boys enjoying their own environment. You are so lucky to have that lovely young man helping you on your journey. It’s was also lovely to see how he interacted with your boys ❤
Thank you friend. We are so lucky to have João with us. 🙏❤️
Ahhh that fresh air! Guys your boys are just amazing. Keep up the good work. My slice of heaven relished with glee once more. Thank you
Hello Newbys It was lovely to see you all back on the farm working together and enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.
It was wonderful to see Crusoe in the thick of things helping Joao and Sawyer walking around the farm enjoying the open and wide spaces.
Can't wait until your next project.
Thanks so much Sandra!
I like to watch your video because of two lovely heroes & you both are so caring & loving
His a hard worker the little boy is very strong. So sweet
You have a wonderful family. So refreshing. Well done.
I love watching the boys help with the projects. Caruso is adorable and is learning so much at his young age. I know that he will teach his little brother, too. Love to you all and welcome back to your beautiful home.
Thanks Cindie!!
I just love all of your adventures! On and off the farm😁🥰
I can only imagine how lovely and peaceful it must feel to be back at the homestead.
Oh the lovely bird song ❤
What a contrast! I just finished watching your video in Jaipor, followed by your return to Portugal. What an overload of sights and sounds! Although the sights of India was more than anyone could possibly take in, it was the background sounds that really had an impact on me as I watched your videos. The cacophony of sounds that resonate throughout India consisted of; people talking, feet tapping, pigeon wings clapping, horns honking, rats scurrying, car engines gunning, goats bleating, vendors selling, the sweet, excited voices of your lovely children, and so much more. Then there are the sounds on your return home video which was such a contrast. It consisted of; melodic bird songs, rooster crowing, shovels digging, and once again the sweet, excited voices of your lovely children. Awww, peaceful at last. What a great adventure and experience for you and especially the boys.
Thank you so very much for sharing your journey. I'm truly amazed by your beautiful family. Your children reflect your parenting in the best way as you patiently teach, guide, encourage, love and protect them without being overly protective. You're wonderful role models of kindness, hard work, joy in the little things, curiosity, adventure and bravery, just to name a few.
You are such a a blessing to anyone who watches your videos. May God make his face to shine down on you as he continues to bless and keep you. ☺️❤️🙏
The background sounds are so vast but yet so beautiful in their own way friend. Thank you for joining us on all our adventures. We appreciate your support 🙏🏼🙏🏼
There certainly is a unique rhythm to the sounds of India. It's the sounds of many lives being lived.
When you returned home it was the sounds of your lives being lived. 🙂❤️
Sawyer is doing such a great job walking!
Omg I just love watching Caruso work! He is an amazing little guy . Helping Dad in his socks😂😂! My heart❤
He loves helping Dad, no matter what’s on his feet 😂
Good to see you back on the homestead Newbys 🎉. Your Portuguese neighbour Joao is God sent, So much has changed. Crusoe has grown so much, both boys have 😊, adorable to watch.
Thanks Jeannie! We are so happy to be back and you’re quite right, Joao is incredible 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Welcome Home Newbys 🏡
The way you were breathing in the fresh 🇵🇹 air, is exactly how I breathe when I go to Cape Town 🇿🇦😅
Can't wait to see what 2024 will have in store😊
Anywhere taps are a gardeners best friend, I have them in my lovely Yorkshire garden 😊
Exactly Alison.
So glad you are back. Everything seems right now.