I lost my passport in a foreign country.
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I had a very impactful experience of loss recently during my travels in Portugal, with the events that unfolded leaving an indelible mark on me.
Is loss always a bad thing? It depends on how we choose to view it, I think. Perhaps there are reasons unknown to us why we had to experience that loss, and lessons to be learned from it.
I was blown away by what this particular series of events showed me. What started as a horrible incident culminated in a completely different outlook on the world.
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You are an amazing storyteller! I have watched Nathaniel for many years and I really see where he gets it. Not taking anything away from either of you. It is a beautiful family trait from what I can see that was passed down the generations.
You have a very raw, vulnerable masculine perspective that we dont often see in this world full of toxic masculinity. I am a 44F and I love seeing the world through your eyes. Keep making videos. We need them!!
Oh my goodness, what wonderful feedback. Thank you so much! Nathan has been MY inspiration, actually. Although I've always loved anything video, he was the one to spearhead this whole storytelling journey, taking it to incredible heights, and in a way, has taken me along for the ride. Could not be more grateful to have him in my life.
Thanks again for your support, and for seeing us each for who we are! 😊❤
So it wasnt passed down from generation to generation but passed up!! I love it! ❤️ Nathaniel is indeed very talented. As well as your other son, from what I understood, who does the animation in his videos.
Bless you guys and your beautiful wife as well. I loved how supportive and loving she was in the Frida Khalo video Nathaniel did. It moved me very much because I am not close to my parents at all. This bond you have is absolutely beautiful to watch.
@@seaofsolace Thank you so much, you are the sweetest! All our love to you as a family. Thanks for your incredible support. ❤❤❤
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I remember this feeling. My first day in Canada, I left my bag containing my passport, laptop, work permit, and $1500 in an Uber. I was frantic and didn't sleep at all that night. Thankfully the driver kept everything intact till I retrieved it the next day. I'm so happy you got your stuff back.
I had a similar experience in the UK. I was on a northward train, and didn't realise that I'd reached my Cheltenham stop. I rushed off the train, and only realised awhile later that I had left my bag in the overhead compartment. I ran all the way back to the train station, and I was frantic. A lovely lady from the train company calmed me down, helped me to make some calls, but warned me that it was unlikely that the bag would still be there. An hour later, she called me and broke the good news: the train attendants had managed to find my bag and were sending it back down south to me within the next few hours. I was so relieved, and I couldn't believe it. I bought a few boxes of strawberries (British strawberries are amazing) for the train staff to thank them. Unfortunately when I got back to the station, the lady had already left for home, but I was sure to leave a message with the train company (GWR) to send her my gratitude. There really are miracles in this world, but those miracles are made possible by kind strangers, otherwise known as angels.
Losing you're passport ain't nothing to cry about tbh. I've been boozed up abroad and lost multiple stuff, multiple times
Hi
@@kiranpatel6521 losing a passport is a fairly big deal when you're travelling.
Find your nearest embassy tell them to issue you new one.
@@kiranpatel6521 Grow up!
Portugal is a beautiful land with equally beautiful people.
I'm glad you got your belongings returned to you. Safe travels.
Yes, Portuguese people are really great.
When we are in a foreign country and something tragic happens, it feels way more tragic because we are simply not home. Thanks for sharing your story.
“Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror.
Just keep going. No feeling is final.”
Very well put. :)
For sure,everything has an ending.
That's a quote by Rainer Maria Rilke, I believe.
this is so true!
Rilke
I have had the same experience in Porto, Portugal, but I lost my bag at a restaurant and i did get it back the next day with everything in it, simply because of the lovely Portuguese people who worked at the restaurant. I must say that I have great regard to the beautiful people of Portugal.
I spent a week in June in Porto, never in my life have I felt so safe and surrounded by such honest people, I can't wait to go back. Everywhere I went people tried to help as I don't know the language, it was very pleasant, very relaxing.
Love and respect for Portugal.. One of the nicest countries I've been to..
Part of me thinks we've let the US become so 'eat what you kill' that ordinary human decency in the rest of the world now strikes us as the height of kindness.
Indeed. Honestly, I'll take it anywhere it can be found.
I grew up in the Los Angeles area and recall that a friend's car was stolen right from our driveway when I was a teenager. I think that incident must have shaped my thinking because I lock my car wherever I go!! and I'm sure it prompted my immediate thought "wow, that would never happen in L.A.!!" Of course, never say never but the chances of his stuff being returned intact is pretty slim, at least where I grew up.
This made me think of experiment where the TH-camr 'market power', "lost" 17.000 wallets in 40 different countries.
Top 20 all European countries + New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Israel and Argentina!
The US was #21 a few European countries did worse as the US: UK(#22), Greece(#23) and Italy(#24)
So true humans have become really un empathetic one for itself and too much independence just leads to depression
White-American's "Individualism" made whatever they are now, and this "individual-living culture" also impacted black people who were already going through a lot. America surely needs revolution, don't know about communist or sensible capitalism but family oriented revolution where people don't only see their family as family but others also as a part of family.
Thank you Lord for keeping his bag secure and for all those lovely people to help in those dire moments. So good!
Thank you!! 🙏
Thank God! I am happy you got it all back!
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The same thing happened to me when I traveled alone in Japan, 5 years ago. I was in Tokio subway, very tired after a long and marvellous day of descoveries, when I left my bagpack on the chair, in hurry to get down. Everything was inside, including pas.and money, cards, aso. I was in tears, but people in charge were absolutely amasing, I received everything back within an hour, and it turned to be one of my happiest days in life. I kissed and thanks everyone, they mentioned Nadia Comaneci and Romania and on the moment I felt like we all were a big, warm family, helping and loving each other.
Welcome to Portugal! People tend to be very kind and helpful. I am glad you are experiencing some of the good things in my culture. I lived in Coimbra for many years and it is still one of my favourite cities. I am sure you already know this but you can quickly go to the beach from there by visiting Figueira da Foz if you want (there’s a train). I have to say that as a Portuguese living in the UK, if this happened to me in the UK, it is unlikely anyone would help in this way. That’s something I really miss about Portugal.
Portekiz i çok merak ediyorum,umarım birgün gelirim ...
There is good people who will help everywhere, i believe. I lost a wallet in Paddington station, it was turned in to lost property fully intact. I think some luck is involved, that good people get there first so they can help. But it is important to believe it is possible everywhere because people are people, everywhere.
I understand why you would feel this, but there are some good people still in the UK. My husband dropped his credit card holder in our local town whilst shopping. He lost all his cards in one go and did not realise until he was home. We returned to town with no idea where to look, other than near where we parked the car. With no luck we went to the police, who said if it was handed in they would destroy it, not return it. That afternoon a wonderful man, who had found it in the street, drove the 9 miles to our home to return it. He would accept nothing for his trouble or for the fuel he had used to return it. It was a reminder to never give up hope. News of the bad things in life always travels but news of the good things not so much. Perhaps that in itself is an indicator that good is the norm and thus easy to miss, and bad is the exception because it still has the power to shock.
Devolve nosso ouro rapá
@@carljohnson9433 th-cam.com/video/ILQpCZXvg3U/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the video. I NEEDED to see something like your video today. Cheers
While you were waiting on the bench for the bag to come I was so anxious.
You made me tear up when you cried about getting your bag back. I'm so relieved and happy for you! As you said: accidents happen, let's move forward.
Wow, thanks for joining me on that ride, Melissa. The relief was insane, and the love that I felt will stay with me for a long time.
While he was tearing up all I could think was damn if this exact thing happened here in the states what’s the chances everything was still in tact ? I think the fact set in that that wasn’t a common thing outside of the states just is a beautiful thing and it hits heavy
xDDDDDD bruh
As a Portuguese I feel proud and happy that you were able to meet the good people that exist here. Welcome to Portugal 🇵🇹
PS: From what I got to know from Nathaniel Channel about you, you should consider go a bit south of Coimbra, to the city of Tomar. Less than 2 hours to Lisbon, Porto, Mountains and the ocean. And you can find something similar to what you had in Portland, some place that you can call home.
Saí agora de Tomar... que coincidência interessante!
I am moved by your positivity, and your recognition of our need to work at surrendering ourselves to the goodness in life. Thank you!
And thank you right back, Carlos!
Thank you. We need a voice like yours, now more than ever. I celebrate your little angels.
Thank you CC!!
Wow, I think you just might be one of those little angels you spoke of. You see, I was just diagnosed with lupus on Thursday and the future was looking pretty bleak for me. Your message really hit home and sort of reset my thoughts about the future and what is really important. Thank you! 🤗👍🌸🙏 📸
You are so sweet, Deana. I can only imagine that what you are going through is very difficult. It warms my heart that this had a positive impact on you. I send you all my love and wish you all the very best.
I have lupus too. You can imagine it by following your doctor’s orders. It’s also important to eat a healthy diet and get exercise!
Vit.D will help a lot
Stay strong
I have SLE as well...diagnosed in 2017...
This really got me. It can be so difficult at times (especially now) to realize that there really are good people in this world, people who help without asking for anything in return. I'm happy that you got your bag returned!
Very few though, in some country's I will not mention just to ask for directions they want money
@@tombimashri8149
But not in Portugal
I came here through your son's channel (Nathaniel).
This talent follows you in the DNA, keep up the excellent work.
As a Portuguese, living in Paris, let me share a curious story. Right here, once in the subway, my wife's wallet was stolen with all the documents inside. At that moment it is obvious that a certain fury follows us. However, a few days later, a call came from Portugal saying that a lady had found this wallet, but as she was illegal in the country she was afraid to go to the police. So she decided to leave it in a café in a Portuguese community, where she knew they would do everything to deliver the wallet to the owner.
We are indeed surrounded by good people. And giving back this kind of actions will make this a much better place!
Great story, Vitor. Thank you for sharing. :)
I see so much where Nathaniel gets much of his view on life by watching your channel. It’s lovely and I appreciate your vulnerability.
Kindness is always around us. Sometimes we can’t see it because of so much noise that occupies our mind and because we give so much priorities to things that we thought are important to us. Very happy that you found your bag. Thank you for sharing your inspiring story.
Very well put, Fatima. Thank you for your support.
Yes Fatima. Your words nicely reflect the message of this lovely video. ❤️
As a portuguese, I knew you'd get your bag back! We move mountains to help someone who needs! We hope you come visit us again :)
I feel so lucky to have discovered this channel. You’re saying the exact things I need to hear. Thank you!
Thank you for this- you are very generous to share this scary, confusing moment. Often it is impossible to wrap our heads around how one split second of inattention can change everything. It is a profound shock - an earthquake upheaving all our foundations, our sense of security and self. But you came through it; humbled and changed
As a full time traveler this is my biggest fear in the world! I know that feeling you get up your spine when you realize something like that. I also loved that you weren't afraid to be vulnerable in this video. Subscribed!
Thank you! :)
I was in LISBON and PORTO last month to walk the Camino Santiago, with this experience, I found the Portuguese people are the MOST kind, helpful, generous people I have encountered in all my travels. They are purely good hearted, hospitable and friendly human beings. They are first class people!! If ever I move to another country, it will be Portugal. Thanks for sharing your story. Yes there are wonderful people in this world.. :)
This story tells much. We Americans have become so jaded that we are surprised and delighted when we find love and caring in unsuspected places. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy this adventure!
You made me cry so much with this episode! What a story. Your beautiful words and wisdom.
I’m so happy that you found the bag back!!
i visited Portugal once and i also felt that is a country with no violence at all. I'm happy that you created a youtube channel and i'm excited for your new videos
No violence at all is Not true. I was living in Lisbon For 1 year, i know many people that Got in Fights with These Fake drug Dealers. Like 5 of them attacking one Person at the atm and stuff. But yeah the Rest of the Country is super Safe and i also never Had Bad experience in Lisbon myself.
The world is full of kind loving people, they just don’t make the news, happy you were blessed with the return of stuff
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Wow! What an adventure! Thank God everything turned out well! God bless all these angels that helped you out!
Indeed! Thanks, Patricia. :)
Your stories are raw and authentically you. Your voice has a calming quality. Your kind masculinity radiates throughout your stories. Thank you for being kind to humanity.
You have touched my spirit, thank you. Best of luck in your new adventures. I would love to visit Portugal it looks beautiful. peace
“Everything will be alright” is just what I needed right now. Thanks for your easy-going and motivational narratives 🙏🏻
Wow, as a frequent traveler I feel on guard that someone will take advantage of me and I hesitate to mingle with locals. Truly a great story to remind us all that we are all on this earth to help one another. You have restored humanities. You are also a great storyteller. Keep up the great content.
I’m so moved by your story. There are angels in this world.
Indeed there are. Thank you. :)
I’m so glad you got everything back! It’s so wonderful when we all be kind to one another to lend a helping hand.🙏🏼
I've encountered angels too. I travelled alone from Michigan to Adelaide Australia in 2006. When I got there my friend wasn't at the airport and when I tried to call, I couldn't figure out the local phone number. I thought my phone would work and it didn't. I sat on a bench and completely surrendered, jet lagged, and alone. A woman came up to me and started talking to me and asked if I was okay. I explained the situation and she lent me her phone to call my friend who was on their way in minutes. Without her help I could have sat there for hours. Instead, within the hour I was in my way. What an angel!
love that you trusted "that little voice" and love that you cried on camera as a man. more men need to see it's ok to cry. glad you got your bag back with everything in it - soooo cool.
OMG, this video made my cry. I often lose faith in people and this world. It is nice to see that you found some good people out there. I am so happy that you got all your belongings. You are an incredible story teller. Now we see where your son gets it. I love your channel. Believe or not, I found you first from your most watched video and few days later I discovered Nathaniel's channel. I put it together when I saw you in one of his videos that you are related. You are such a lovely family! Please visit Slovakia. I live in USA now, but Slovakia is my homeland. It is beautiful. You will LOVE IT! Wishing you all the BEST.
We will have to! Thanks so much for your incredible support, Martina. :)
Thank you Josh for being raw and let us see your vulnerability in your videos. Your amazing storytelling skills and your ability to take a step back and turn your challenges into lessons truly inspire me. Thank you, you are serving the world here 🌎 lots of love from France 🇫🇷
What a lovely comment. Thank you, Adrianne. ❤️
Wow so lucky and proves you did go to the right country to live in... good luck to you and your family on your journey ...
Your video gave me so much hope! Thank you for sharing !
So happy to hear. And thank you right back!
This choked me up so much...i felt the emotions and how real this is from one extreme to the other. Very beautiful ending. Happy for you. Love and kindness is so beautiful
This is the kind of honest, moving video that normally would compel me to subscribe. Problem is, I'm already subscribed! Thank you for sharing your ups and downs on the road less traveled.
Haha. :) I appreciate the support!
I had a similar experience in the good all US of A. I got out of the car and dropped my purse in the street in Nashville. I didn’t realize it for a while and then didn’t really remember where I had dropped it as we were getting in and out of the car quite a bit. We went back to our Airbnb and a few hours later got a phone call from our pharmacy insurance program, of all people. They received a call from a taxi driver who said he had found my purse but there was no number inside to contact. He went out of his way to hunt me down, including calling the number on my prescription card. He even met me outside our condo to deliver. Everything, including all the cash was inside. We did give him all the cash. Fortunately I had blocked most of my credit cards and ATM cards instead of canceling, so I only had one or two that were new cards.
I have also always loved those little angels, but I never thought to call them that. That is the perfect name for those beautiful people who come across your life at exactly the right time. I am so glad everything worked out for you with your passport and camera bag! I love how the Universe conspires to help us in those ways. It's amazing what can happen when we're open to the world and the people around us.
Nice,but its not the univers its God and that are angels that helping us so often .Come back to Jesus .He had created the universe to.Bless you
Thank you for being so vulnerable, so real. I know that feeling of desperation. I love your family’s videos. Such beautiful bright people who so openly say what is so. I am thrilled your hearts were warmed in tracking your belongings and finding people who cared. Beautiful story.
Love hearing stories like this. The world is not all doom and gloom, as there are still tons of great people in this world. But man... Losing your passport + camera gear in another country sounds like a whole new level of anxiety.
I love this story... great reminder of what good there is in people... the news and most media spends so much time focusing on negative and horrible stories when all along right there in plain sight are wonderful stories like this!! I lost my wallet while shopping and didn't notice till till hours later. Next day I got a call that my wallet with everything still inside including the money and cards was turned in at the Police station.... An honest teenager had turned it in! Please keep sharing your stories! Gracias!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful adventure. Makes me hopeful & all warm & fuzzy inside 😊
Thank you, and so glad to hear it!
@@BeneaththeSurfaceYT 🙂humanity at work, but in a good way.
Have so enjoyed finding your channel today. Thank you for sharing such difficult stories with us.
Wow, it's amazing how there are good people in the world. So happy that you got all your stuff back. And ALSO, I LOVE how you are able to make such an interesting video about something so 'simple'! AND, we can now see where Nathaniel get's his creative mind from ;) xxx
Thank you so much, Anna Elisabeth. As I wrote above, Nathan is my own inspiration for the work I do. People don't know it, but it's the other way around. I get it from him. 😊
@@BeneaththeSurfaceYT Even better ;)!
Such a heartwarming end to your story, made me tearful thinking of the kindness shown in difficult situations. So glad u got your bag back..
This is absolutely beautiful. I am so happy you have your stuff back.
Thank you Stacy! :)
We were cycling recently in a seaside town in Northern England, on the road I found a camera. We look through the photos and found a share letter, I rang the company but they wouldn't give us any details. There was also a photo of a Skoda car. I went to a dealer and gave them the registration and and the guys name. He was on the national data base and they called him up. The guy was overjoyed and came the next day to collect his lost camera. One of his friends said to him , "you'll get that back.. " Years ago my wife lost her wallet, it was returned and the people who found it deposited the money in the wallet at our bank, from that experience we have always tried to do the right thing. Just found your channel, subscribed.
Beautiful story. Thanks for sharing. I am always on the look out for things like that to keep having faith in humanity
Thank you, Yasmin. So true. We need those stories and experiences to enrich our lives and continually help restore our faith.
Loved watching your vlog and it brought back a similar experience I had while visiting Portugal.. my husband and I were in a cafe in Porto getting a little breakfast before heading out of town. The cafe was busy and I was acting impatient with the woman who served us as the coffee and breakfast was taking too long. We paid the bill and rushed out of their to get on the motorway. An hour into our drive I realised I left my handbag with everything in it hanging on the back of the chair in the outdoor cafe. Like you minus the camera equipment I had passport, wallet, keys in it. We turned around to go,back to Porto not even sure where the cafe was and didn’t know the name of it. Fortunately my husband has a good sense of direction and he found it. The whole ride back I prayed it would still be there. I walked in to the cafe and up to the counter where the woman I was so impatient with handed my bag back to me. I burst into tears not only because I got the bag back but realised in that moment I’m rushing through my life for now good reason. I too tried to offer her money and she was quite insulted saying we are good people. I great lesson for me, most people are good. We spent over a month in Portugal to decide if it was the place for us to relocate to from Seattle in the end we decided it wasn’t for us mainly due to the language and the culture is so far from our own. I was born in Dublin and my husband in Turkey we now live in Ireland for the past year and have never looked back. Best decision ever . Best of everything to you and your lovely wife.
I wish that my parents that don’t speak English could watch your videos! So inspiring! What a family!!!
Thank you so much, Vitor! Please translate for them. 😊
@@BeneaththeSurfaceYT for sure!! ☺️
Wow! This video brought me to serious tears, bc I know how hurtful & devastated you must have felt! It was a well deserved reminder & an important lesson for all of us! Thank you for sharing this experience!
I’m very thankful I came across your channel yesterday(vacating your home & packing for your big move)!
Now, I hope to view your other video in order to learn some background information on you & your wife & cute doggy!
Now, you get to “pay it forward” and brighten up someone else day!! Good luck👍🏻🤗
I just subscribed to your channel because of this video. Very amazing story and very well captured. To me, it's another reason out of thousands why Portugal is amazing. It makes me want to move there quicker, but I have to wait a few more months. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Just binge watched your first four vlogs. Super well done and very helpful for those of us looking at changing.
Living in NYC I have seen people loose their wallets in my presence and have told them, they are very grateful I remember on my birthday loosing my wallet in a medical clinic and a custodian retuning it to me🙂 I was so grateful the same look of the people I had told they had dropped their wallet I get you and I’m also grateful because what went around came around😇
Great video! I've long been your son's subscriber. I see where he gets his talent for storytelling. I like how you are both able to say what is going on in your mind during the event. It's about awareness and vulnerability in the moment.
I've had a similar experience. I left my backpack in the bathroom at the airport in St. Louis, Missouri. Instead of the hook on the back of the door, there was a shelf above the toilet. I put my backpack on the shelf. It held all my money, laptop, my Fibromyalgia medication, etc. My suitcase was on the floor in front of my feet. I set my jacket on top of my suitcase. I grabbed my suitcase handle and wheeled it to the sink with me. Oops! I had my backpack returned in about an hour. A nice woman took it to the airport police and they called my name over the loudspeaker.
Thank you for sharing this!!❤
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You always make me cry 😂 Love your deeply human and beautiful stories!
Its an amazing feeling to know that when you loss something that everything was on your side to get it back cuz it wasnt meant to be a loss but just a lesson and a temporary set back .... One love.
So grateful for the outcome. Thanks for the support, my friend.
I love your family story to date. You are genuine, sincere, and discovering the beauty that exists on our planet - it is moving and I look forward to the discoveries that will happen.
That was so amazing. So touching. I cried along with you in the end. Cheers to following your heart and not staying stuck. Changes are hard but aren't we always changing? This reminds me to continue to embrace the changes and not be so afraid.
The fear and relief were palpable. Your willingness to share those emotions is admirable. I followed your son but am glad to see you have your own channel. I'm looking forward to looking at life through your lens. ✌️
We’ll I’m not crying along with you…..but WOW! What an amazing experience. Can’t wait for the next instalment.
Thanks, Amanda!
I'm so glad those were tears of relief!!! So happy for you!
Gratefulness and kindness ❤️
Your are a great storyteller! Love the music, voice, and editing. Just keep going.
Thank you so much for the lovely words! 😊
Wow! Your experience brought me to tears. I too have experienced amazing acts of kindness from strangers when traveling. The world is indeed a "good" place! I just found your channel, and love your content.
Really glad that you got your stuff back. Backpacks left on trains, specially intercidades/alfa-pendular are usually fine if you report them immediately like you did. But even in urban trains like Linha de Cascais. I left my backpack once, and they immediately called the revisor and stored it safely for me. Have also lost my wallet on a bus, and got it back from the Police Lost&Found, as someone had found it, and give it to driver. Had all my money inside too. Just don't try your luck too many times hehe.
Also, really like your channel and the way yout ell your stories. Found you from Nathan's last video. Bem vindo a Portugal. 🧡
Thank you, my friend!
You're video's are impactful, and so much meaning... Yes, there is love all around the world. God bless you! (Amber, Florida)
Greetings from Ireland to a wayfarer ☘🇮🇪🇺🇸
You have a gift for story telling and your videos are a treasure. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Melanie! :)
I’m so grateful this all ended in such positivity, PLEASE keep uploading videos. You have a very special way of sharing life. Good luck finding the property of your dreams x
This happen to me. I was stuck in Paris in a small hotel by the airport. The next day somehow my passport was found and I was able to get back home . Such a wonderful feeling. Thanks for sharing..I know how you feel and thank God there’s good people in this world
I love Portugal!! Thank you for the great footage
I’m so glad that your ordeal ended so well. The true bonus were the feelings of love and gratitude that you experienced when you were treated with kindness and compassion.
I understand why you're touched by this experience, but in all honesty the outcome is what I would generally expect in a decent country like Portugal.
I believe this is one of the most important lessons in our lives. ❤️ Thank you so much for sharing.
Hello there! Long term follower of Nathaniel, I got emotional with your story of moving to a whole different life in your 50s. I'm Brazilian and I did this movement too, but in my late 30s and with a wife and 3 kids. Now I'm 42, living in Aveiro, Portugal, proud and happy with mine and my family's leap.
I could identify myself with you and if I see, we think close enough concerning finding a good place to live, and I feel I should recommend you to give Aveiro a try.
I found peace here, we were very welcomed here, and I found the home I want to age in.
Be my guest if I can give you any piece of advice, recommendations... And feel free to come and visit us if you and your wife want. I would be glad to give you both any kind of assistance you might want. :)
I can give you my personal contacts whenever you need to keep in touch.
You are so kind, Gustavo. Thank you! And all the best to you and your family.
@@BeneaththeSurfaceYT I'm new here, is Nathaniel your son? Does he also have a You Tube channel?
One of the most beautiful videos I’ve seen in a while, watching your emotions made me cry 😢 I’m so glad u got your bag back because this world can be a really cruel place at times, but there are still some good people left …MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND I PRAY YOU ALL HAVE MANY MORE DEVINE EXPERIENCES IN LIFE 🙏🏾❤️
Something like this happened to me. After spending a month traveling around Europe, my time to go home was drawing near. I made my way to the airport in London. I proceeded to go to the check in kiosk for my airline, where you have to scan your passport to get your boarding pass printed. I did that and had no issues. I then wait in line to check a bag and when I finally get to the worker to get my bagged checked, she asks me for my passport. I pull out my passport holder and my passport isn’t there. I start panicking, but the woman behind the desk calms me down and she closes her lane to help me look for it. As it would turn out, someone found it still in the check in kiosk and turned it into airport security. I was able to get it back within about 10-15 minutes of me realizing it was lost. I’m so thankful that the person who found it turned it in and that the woman who was checking bags stopped what she was doing to help me look. I can only imagine what would’ve transpired if I didn’t find it. This took place a week ago. At the start of my trip, I had just turned 18 and this was my first time traveling by myself. I was worried about not being able to go home that day, but I was also worried because if parents found out, they would’ve never let me travel alone again.
There are good people in this world! I love how transparent and vulnerable and REAL you are in your videos!
Thank you! 🙏❤️
Holaaa! Bienvenidos a Portugal! Eso es lo lindo de acá. La gente es súper generosa y respetuosa. Siempre te están ayudando. Y lo mejor es que uno se termina contagiando. Espero que encuentren casa prontito y les guste! Saludos de una cordobesa de las sierras.!
Love that you started a TH-cam channel...appreciate your authentic videos, BUT I have been waiting for a month now and am eager for you to post another video about the up-dates of settling into Portugal...a huge transition from your home in the Portland woods. Would love to hear about all the ups and downs and questions, etc., that you have been experiencing....thank you!!
It's interesting that some of us (not everyone) can only notice the love in an incredible, amazing world - when something good comes out of a dreadful situation. I'm working on this myself: Seeing the LOVE no matter what the situation, because it's there, it's HERE. BTW - I see where your son gets the fabulous story telling talent.
Wonderful heart felt story! Angels are everywhere! We just need to open our eyes !🙏❤️
I'm portuguese and I welcome you to Portugal, were I also live. I hope you'll be very happy here. It's a nice country with it's chalenges, like all the places. I'm also glad that you find your bag with nothing missing. Best of luck!
I am a new subscriber to your channel. I have enjoyed all of your videos and particularly moved by this one. Yes, there are still good people in this world. Please continue to grace us with your beautiful content!
You are loved beyond measure. Keep going! 💕
Thank you so much, you are so sweet!
Met you through Nathaniel and wow, I'm amazed by the rawness. Please keep up, can't wait fr more videos
Oh my goodness! I know exactly how you felt during this entire time. I did lose my passport once as it was stolen from me during the flight probably when I was sleeping. The person next to me stole my cash and passport and I was stuck in the terminal UAE just like Tom Hanks. I was stuck there for 24 hours. It was awful! Another time, I had some of my very expensive belongings in my suitcase and I never do that. I normally have these expensive items like you have in my backpack because I am a digital nomad and I travel with hard drives, laptops, cameras like you, etc. I just wasn't thinking and I put some of these items in my large suit case that went into the luggage storage below on a bus in Costa Rica. We got off the bus and thought that the driver would hand us the luggage but he sped off! He must have forgot that we had luggage. My boyfriend started to chase the bus and I was running after my boyfriend. This man tackled my boyfriend because he thought my boyfriend robbed me (my boyfriend is Latino and looked like a local hahaha). The man was being so nice and trying to help but instead, he made the situation worse because my boyfriend now couldn't catch the bus. Well, the man offered to have my boyfriend hop on his motorcycle with him and they chased the bus. They finally caught up to the bus and got my bag back! I did give the nice Costa Rican man with the motorcycle money and he did accept. Hahahahha! You are right that there really are some nice people in the world. I was crying and I felt so sick that I had lost everything in that bag but I only had that feeling for about an hour. I feel so sorry for you that you had that feeling overnight and had to wait for the train to return! I will bet that you didn't expect to have all of your belongings back. What a huge relief! By the way, losing your passport overseas is such a pain and especially to have to get an emergency one. I watched your video wondering if you would have to go through that painful process but I'm so happy for you that you got it back!
Oh, man. Josh, I cried with you. These days, our identities have all become reduced to an essential computer chip, a few plastic cards, and the all-important passport! So I felt your pain on the loss of the material symbols of that identity. I am so freaking relieved that your angels are working overtime for you and yours, during this transitional time! ❤❤🥰🤗 Thank you for sharing your true feelings in those moments. I have travelled extensively, and I can relate! BIG HUGS! PS: All shall be well ❤(that's become my mantra these days. I don't know how it shall be well, it's a mystery! But it will!)