It may have been great for the European Portuguese however, I was born in Mozambique, third generation Mozambican in 1954, and to us it was hell on earth. Suddenly, only 20 years old and was taken to a concentration camp to be re-educated because I was accused of being a reactionary. Why? Don’t ask me, I still don’t know 50 years later. Fortunately I managed to escape but many were not so lucky. I ended up in Rhodesia and managed to reach Portugal in 1977. Terrible. Chaos, misery, political unrest, in a country that I thought that it was my motherland but was in fact the one that had abandoned me. Conclusion: I cannot celebrate such a date, I can only mourn many friends I had and did not manage to escape.
@@mafaldavalentepinto a little bit of both, perhaps, dear? Or none at all... who can tell??? Why dont we alll have a nice a cup of tea and talk about it. I've baked some scones...
I've been traveling and there are so many newbies posting about Portugal now that I figured it was a good time to take a break but now I'm back. How are you Carrie?
@@PortugalExpat , I Have been busy with dealing with my both ill parents since 2020. Finally, I could have a short break and possibly travel to Portugal later of the year.
Hi Veronica! Can you give me advice on buses across the algarve? Im in vila moura for a month without a car and i want to explore the algarve towns from east to west. How do I get to vila real San Antonio ? Is there a cEntral bus station somewhere near me? G Maps doesnt show one. Thank you!
Ola. A bus isn’t something that I take (I get carsick). I would rent a car in the algarve for sure. So many beautiful places to visit. Or take an Uber/bolt to the train station. Have you seen my video on getting around Portugal?
Download the MYCP app for train times and to buy tickets online or buy at the station (no train ticket office at the station then you can buy on the train….but if it has an office and is staffed you should buy there so you don’t get into trouble.
HELLO. ON THIS DAY 50 YEARS AGO, I WENT TO 1 MEDICAL APPOINTMENT AT THE MILITARY HOPITAL! I WAS TRYING TO ESCAPE THE WAR! AT THAT TIME WOMEN COULDN'T VOTE, THEY COULD ONLY GO ABROAD WITH THEIR HUSBAND'S AUTHORIZATION! NURSES AND FLIGHT ATTENDANTS COULD NOT MARRY! TO USE A LIGHTER YOU NEED A LICENSE! IT COSTED 80 SHIELDS! THERE WAS NO PORTO LISBON HIGHWAY! AND I'LL STAY HERE FOR NOW. HUGS FOR LIKE MY COUNTRY.
Ta calado comuna, se não fosse o Estado Novo, Portugal tinha-se tornado numa cuba da Europa, não é preciso berrares porque falaram a verdade no vídeo sobre os comunas, quiserem subir ao poder após o 25 de Abril. Bela PIDE cascava bem nos comunas e em alguns fascistas ( aprende o quer dizer fascismo). VIVA O 25 DE NOVEMBRO .
I can interpret your point of view as Portuguese in stating that "the 25th of April was the independence of Salazar's regime" (in quotation marks, of course) but it could mislead anyone who is not familiar with the carnation revolution. Salazar died in 1970, and the regime was different, ruled by Marcello Caetano. 25 the April was a military coup provoked by young officers of the armed forces (captains) who decided to put an end to a war fought by the decision of the Portuguese dictatorial government against African guerrilla movements fighting for their independence. These movements were supported both in military material and in money, by the world's largest powers: the USSR, China, the United States (yes, true) as well as other countries such as Cuba, Czechoslavakia and Hungary (then communist bloc countries). With this overwhelming support from super powers, little Portugal, with limited resources, with extremely high defense budget costs due to the war, it was a matter of years before Portugal lost on all 3 war fronts.The coup of April 25th also aimed to restore a democracy that would bring Portugal closer to the democracies of Western Europe, which were already Portugal's main economic partners in 1974 and where the bulk of Portuguese emigrants who preferred Europe to their own African colonies emigrated. The first 2 years after 74 were unstable, but within 4 years the country stabilized and in 1986, with its entry into the European Union, Portugal took the leap that made it a first world country that it still is today. 50 years later, the country is immensely better, and so is the overwhelming majority of the population. It is true that the independence of the African colonies caused the flight of hundreds of thousands of Portuguese who, in many cases, lost everything they had built. But they returned to Portugal and rebuilt their lives, with greater or lesser difficulty. It is clear that there will always be people who oppose this date that established democracy and freedom in Portugal, because they lived better in a state that happened to be a dictatorship where there was no freedom. I'm not demonizing them, pay attention. Just stating a fact. For example, even today in Russia there are those who regret the fall of communism and the disintegration of the Soviet Union because these people lived much better at that time. In the end, it's the same logic.
Hi Veronica, just discovred you from watching your video with Nick from Algarve Addicts. Is there a way to get in touch with you privately? We will be in PT in Sept. and I wanted to ask you a couple things if you're open to it. Thanks, Cindi
Cool! Maybe I’ll be there on the date, one of these years. Do they celebrate every year, like the Fourth of July? I’ve been to the Norwegian Constitution Day, and it was a great experience!
Yes, it's an important date from oppression of the Salzar Regime and the other important date is the 25th of November as well, which was full freedom (it took a bit of time to get to that point after they got rid of the authoritative dictator).
Olá! Portuguese native here. April 25th is a national holiday since then, so we celebrate since then. But this time was special because it was the 50th anniversary!
@@AmericanInPortugalOlá Veronica! At the time dictator António de Oliveira Salazar was no longer alive, he was substited by Marcello Caetano who also supported the "Estado Novo" authoritarian regime. Salazar got ill in 1968, Caetano substituded him and then died in 1970.
We don't celebrate 4th of July, of course, because it wouldn't make sense to celebrate a datethat means anything to us! Our Independence Day is December, 1th, (1640), when we got back our independence from the Spanish (we were living under Spain's rule from 1580 until 1640). Us and Spanish go along well, nowadays, and we also call them "nuestros hermanos" (which means "our siblings", in Spanish). 😊
It may have been great for the European Portuguese however, I was born in Mozambique, third generation Mozambican in 1954, and to us it was hell on earth. Suddenly, only 20 years old and was taken to a concentration camp to be re-educated because I was accused of being a reactionary. Why? Don’t ask me, I still don’t know 50 years later. Fortunately I managed to escape but many were not so lucky. I ended up in Rhodesia and managed to reach Portugal in 1977. Terrible. Chaos, misery, political unrest, in a country that I thought that it was my motherland but was in fact the one that had abandoned me. Conclusion: I cannot celebrate such a date, I can only mourn many friends I had and did not manage to escape.
só foi bom para os americanos, para os soviéticos, para os judeus e restante maçonaria
Hugs and thank you for sharing your history.
Um vídeo bonito. Parabéns e paz.
Thank you, hugs:).
How lovely, it looks all so exotique and pitoresc... like in a little Zoo!!! 🫠🥰
Ironia? Sarcasmo?
@@mafaldavalentepinto a little bit of both, perhaps, dear? Or none at all... who can tell??? Why dont we alll have a nice a cup of tea and talk about it. I've baked some scones...
Tea and scones. Yum. Let me know how it goes
@@AmericanInPortugal sweet, for sure! 😇
Long time no see, Veronica. Nice to see you again ❤
I've been traveling and there are so many newbies posting about Portugal now that I figured it was a good time to take a break but now I'm back. How are you Carrie?
@@PortugalExpat , I Have been busy with dealing with my both ill parents since 2020. Finally, I could have a short break and possibly travel to Portugal later of the year.
You too! Hugs and I'm back...sorry wrong account reply below...I'm working on a baby channel about all expats, not just Americans here :) Hugs.
Portugal small in size...grand in spirit.
I love it here, the people are so kind and happy and authentic and I am enjoying learning about the history.
Great !
Thank you :)
Hi Veronica! Can you give me advice on buses across the algarve? Im in vila moura for a month without a car and i want to explore the algarve towns from east to west. How do I get to vila real San Antonio ? Is there a cEntral bus station somewhere near me? G Maps doesnt show one. Thank you!
Ola. A bus isn’t something that I take (I get carsick). I would rent a car in the algarve for sure. So many beautiful places to visit. Or take an Uber/bolt to the train station. Have you seen my video on getting around Portugal?
Explore Portugal with tips, tricks, and fun clips: airports, trains, rental cars, best apps & more.
th-cam.com/video/GJNMobtp_LY/w-d-xo.html
Download the MYCP app for train times and to buy tickets online or buy at the station (no train ticket office at the station then you can buy on the train….but if it has an office and is staffed you should buy there so you don’t get into trouble.
HELLO. ON THIS DAY 50 YEARS AGO, I WENT TO 1 MEDICAL APPOINTMENT AT THE MILITARY HOPITAL! I WAS TRYING TO ESCAPE THE WAR! AT THAT TIME WOMEN COULDN'T VOTE, THEY COULD ONLY GO ABROAD WITH THEIR HUSBAND'S AUTHORIZATION! NURSES AND FLIGHT ATTENDANTS COULD NOT MARRY! TO USE A LIGHTER YOU NEED A LICENSE! IT COSTED 80 SHIELDS! THERE WAS NO PORTO LISBON HIGHWAY! AND I'LL STAY HERE FOR NOW. HUGS FOR LIKE MY COUNTRY.
Wow, this is such amazing history, thank you for sharing your memories and experiences and keep on sharing :)
Amazing story, thanks for sharing it with us. Today must be a very emotional day for you.
@@AmericanInPortugal there's nothing amazing about it, he is nothing more than an traitor to the country, he's a communist
Ta calado comuna, se não fosse o Estado Novo, Portugal tinha-se tornado numa cuba da Europa, não é preciso berrares porque falaram a verdade no vídeo sobre os comunas, quiserem subir ao poder após o 25 de Abril.
Bela PIDE cascava bem nos comunas e em alguns fascistas ( aprende o quer dizer fascismo).
VIVA O 25 DE NOVEMBRO .
I can interpret your point of view as Portuguese in stating that "the 25th of April was the independence of Salazar's regime" (in quotation marks, of course) but it could mislead anyone who is not familiar with the carnation revolution. Salazar died in 1970, and the regime was different, ruled by Marcello Caetano. 25 the April was a military coup provoked by young officers of the armed forces (captains) who decided to put an end to a war fought by the decision of the Portuguese dictatorial government against African guerrilla movements fighting for their independence. These movements were supported both in military material and in money, by the world's largest powers: the USSR, China, the United States (yes, true) as well as other countries such as Cuba, Czechoslavakia and Hungary (then communist bloc countries). With this overwhelming support from super powers, little Portugal, with limited resources, with extremely high defense budget costs due to the war, it was a matter of years before Portugal lost on all 3 war fronts.The coup of April 25th also aimed to restore a democracy that would bring Portugal closer to the democracies of Western Europe, which were already Portugal's main economic partners in 1974 and where the bulk of Portuguese emigrants who preferred Europe to their own African colonies emigrated. The first 2 years after 74 were unstable, but within 4 years the country stabilized and in 1986, with its entry into the European Union, Portugal took the leap that made it a first world country that it still is today. 50 years later, the country is immensely better, and so is the overwhelming majority of the population. It is true that the independence of the African colonies caused the flight of hundreds of thousands of Portuguese who, in many cases, lost everything they had built. But they returned to Portugal and rebuilt their lives, with greater or lesser difficulty. It is clear that there will always be people who oppose this date that established democracy and freedom in Portugal, because they lived better in a state that happened to be a dictatorship where there was no freedom. I'm not demonizing them, pay attention. Just stating a fact. For example, even today in Russia there are those who regret the fall of communism and the disintegration of the Soviet Union because these people lived much better at that time. In the end, it's the same logic.
I really like your explanation, thank you so much for taking the time to write it out and so well said.
Hi Veronica, just discovred you from watching your video with Nick from Algarve Addicts. Is there a way to get in touch with you privately? We will be in PT in Sept. and I wanted to ask you a couple things if you're open to it. Thanks, Cindi
Ola Cindi. Hello and welcome to Portugal. You can reach out to me via email at Info@americaninportugal.com.
@@AmericanInPortugalThanks Veronica! Talk soon. 😊
Hugs
Have a happy day.
Cool! Maybe I’ll be there on the date, one of these years. Do they celebrate every year, like the Fourth of July? I’ve been to the Norwegian Constitution Day, and it was a great experience!
Yes, it's an important date from oppression of the Salzar Regime and the other important date is the 25th of November as well, which was full freedom (it took a bit of time to get to that point after they got rid of the authoritative dictator).
Olá! Portuguese native here. April 25th is a national holiday since then, so we celebrate since then. But this time was special because it was the 50th anniversary!
@@AmericanInPortugalOlá Veronica! At the time dictator António de Oliveira Salazar was no longer alive, he was substited by Marcello Caetano who also supported the "Estado Novo" authoritarian regime. Salazar got ill in 1968, Caetano substituded him and then died in 1970.
We don't celebrate 4th of July, of course, because it wouldn't make sense to celebrate a datethat means anything to us! Our Independence Day is December, 1th, (1640), when we got back our independence from the Spanish (we were living under Spain's rule from 1580 until 1640). Us and Spanish go along well, nowadays, and we also call them "nuestros hermanos" (which means "our siblings", in Spanish). 😊
I'd like to visit but I wouldn't want to live there.
Europe travel is always so amazing. Enjoy.
Gon,Calo
Ola