You are so likeble. You came here with Open heart. It is ONLY natural that people respond to you and Embrace you. We the portugueses are like that....desejo que continuem bem e felizes por fazerem parte deste pequeno país. Não é perfeito mas todos juntos faremos um esforço para o tornar melhor
Obrigado Isabel. Sentimo-nos tão afortunados por estar aqui. Está correcto, nada é perfeito. Há sempre oportunidade para melhorar. O que vemos aqui em Portugal é que os portugueses trabalham em conjunto para o melhoramento de todos. É verdadeiramente perceptível.
I must add that having viewed pretty much every TH-cam video related to Porto... this one from "Our Continuing Adventure" really stands out . easy conversational tone ... most informative and above all else. whatever background tracks they use are pleasant to the ear and reflect a wide interest in music styles from classical to Hispanic to Celtic.... well done to you both ..
Gary here great video Ross and Kathleen. In agree with everything you said. I've been to Porto 11 times and the main reason is I've made friends and have chatted to people from all over the world in Porto. I could go to other places but I don't want to. Porto is in my heart.
Obrigado Gary for your wonderful comments and encouragement. Porto has so much to offer. Even though we have been here a whole year we are still in awe of all the new things we discover and see on our daily walks. Até logo!
as always, you tow emit a wonderful relaxed air about you. .... and likely reflects the relaxed place where you now live. as I watched this anniversary message, I kept saying .. Gee I would love to meet their local vendors and shopowners.... Lo and behold, you delivered all those great photos at the end. You cannot show enough pictures. Tchou Bernard
Thank you Bernard for the wonderful comment. Life is good and relaxed here in Porto. We continue to be completely satisfied with our decision to move here. Bom dia, alegria!
I’m in New York and watch both of you very often… I visited Porto which is where I was born freguesia de Cedofeita at the Maternidade Júlio Dinis, I believe today is a Nursing School… Any how I’m sorry that I didn’t get s chance to see both of you… Both me and my wife got caught up with family matters..However I want you to know I will bet in touch with you next time…. In fact God willing I’m retiring in April of 2024… So Will sit down over a bottle or two of wine …Till then stay healthy and keep up with those Portuguese lessons🙋🏻♂️… Boa noite e até breve…
Obrigdo for your support and encouragement. We look forward to meeting up with the two of you. And congrats on the upcoming retirement. Email us with your plans so we can stay in touch. OurContinuingAdventure@gmail.com Bom dia alegria!
Thank you Maria for taking the time to watch our post and commenting. The people here in Portugal are very family oriented and that caring for each other extends out into each of their communities. It is a beautiful thing to experience.
I'm from the UK but have been going to Portugal since 2009. It's a brilliant Country and l made it my mission to learn the language as much as possible. I'm able to ask for things which really helps. I'm still learning. I try to speak Portuguese everytime I'm there. I use an app, Google and phrase books etc plus dictionaries. Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm planning to retire in Portugal around two years time.
Olá Lesley. Obrigado for your comment. Every day we love this country more and more. Let us know when you are in Porto the next time. It would be great to meet up. Email us at ourcontinuingadventure@gmail.com Até logo! Ross
@@OurContinuingAdventure obrigda, muito bem. I certainly will. I have never been to Porto before, l have been to lots of places in the Algarve. I did touch on Lisboa and Setubal. I have been to the Alentejo, Elvas, Estoi, Paderne, Estombar, Beja, Mertola and many more. Can't wait to start planning my venture but I'm having to wind down. I retired last May and still need to sell up.
So happy to see your newest video! We kept checking your channel and were delighted when this surfaced. Can't wait to visit you in 2024. Some people have climbing Mt Everest on their bucket list. We have "getting coffee with Kathleen and Ross in Porto" on our list!
Thank you for the lovely comment. We look forward to your visit in 2024. And keep asking us questions about living here in Portugal, specifically Porto. Até logo.
Perfect, this time I have access to French subtitles. I prefer even if I manage quite well in English. Thank you for your video, it's always a pleasure to see you again. Mark from France
Bonjour Marc. Perfecto ! Comment s'est passée la traduction ? Je sais que parfois certains mots sont "confondus" dans la traduction. Cela peut créer des formulations très humoristiques. Merci pour votre soutien et vos encouragements continus.
@@OurContinuingAdventure Dans l'ensemble, pas trop mal, n'oublions pas que c'est une traduction automatique avec ses limites. Si cela ajoute quelques notes d'humour, tant mieux!
I just loved everything you said on this video. I am so pleased to hear you're feeling good and comfortable in Portugal. My husband and I are just starting the process in Massachusetts.
Thank you for encouraging comment. Email us: OurContinuingAdventure@gmail.com with any questions. In the meantime here's our WHY PORTUGAL resource document which should give you alot to think about. drive.google.com/file/d/1nw6EGH1hn4IlC_3mBxXcsRiy11Dg806q/view?usp=share_link Here's to adventure and having as much fun as possible.
Great video. I loved all the photos of your new friends. My husband and I are seriously considering PT or Spain as our retirement destination in a few years. It's very helpful to learn from TH-camrs who are living that life right now. Congrats on your first year and almost 700 subscribers (so far!)
Much appreciated Nicole. We have been celebrating all week long. Let us know when you plan a visit to Porto. Email us with any questions - ourcontinuingadventure@gmail.com Até logo!
Excellent video and you have both done a fantastic job being a part of your Portuguese community! Thank you for sharing the information and introducing us to your local business owners. Totally agree with you Ross, the biggest challenge is myself. :)
Obrigado Debi. Yes, being in learning is the focus, which can be more challenging than one might think. Looking forward to you two being neighbors across the river.
Hi Ross and Kathleen, Both my wife and I love your videos. We are vacationing in Porto next week to experience what Porto has to offer. I have a goal to retire at 62 and possibly move to the area in a couple of years. This trip, I hope will lead us to start our own continuing adventure. We will try to check out some of your favorite places including Crystal Palace Gardens. Roland and Carol
Olá Roland and Carol. Thank you for the wonderful comment. We very much enjoy putting the videos together as we share our experiences here in Porto and Portugal. If you have time next week during you visit maybe we could get together for lunch and enjoy a nice prato do dia. Sounds like you downloaded our Experiencing Porto guide. Just in case I've included the link here. drive.google.com/file/d/1XtU8DuZD_qANkj7Ttll6rfPPwcWqQHSn/view?usp=share_link Email us at: OurContinuingAdventure@gmail.com and we can talk about next week. Bom dia alegria! Ross
Wonderful. If you have any questions about moving to Portugal just email us at: ourcontinuingadventure@gmail.com. Thank you for your interest and support.
@@OurContinuingAdventure Thank you for your kind reply … I’m Portuguese born and bred, have been living in South Africa since the age of 4 … I’ve visited my beloved country a few times as I have family in Portugal, Praying that soon my hubby and I come over for good! Warms my heart to hear you love my beautiful country! Stay well 🙏🏻🥰
Would you consider making (or have made already) a video about your monthly expenses? I would very much like to know what's going on with the rental market in Porto (along with the other expenses).
Thanks so much for you comment and interest in moving to Portugal. We did do a post on what it cost us to get here and live here for the first year. And yes, rents have gone up a bit and will most likely be your biggest expense. Email us with any questions: OurContinuingAdventure@gmail.com Link to the post on expenses: th-cam.com/video/NenTJdb8DPU/w-d-xo.html Bom dia, alegria!
Obrigado for your wonderful comment. April, what a great time to be in Porto. Email us and we can look at getting together for a wonderful prato do dia! OurContinuingAdventure@gmail.com And to assist you with your visit here's our personal guide on Experiencing Porto - Enjoy! drive.google.com/file/d/1XtU8DuZD_qANkj7Ttll6rfPPwcWqQHSn/view?usp=share_link
Thank you for encouraging me to try to speak Portuguese even though my Portuguese skills are non existent ! I do find it goes a long way. One can forge friendships without benefit of a common language! Great video guys and most important - great attitude !
Olá Melanie. Thank you for your comment, encouragement and continued support. Concerning the phrased, I hope you do better than I have done. :-) (this is Ross)
Love to hear from you and Ross. Your neighborhood sounds like the kind of place my husband Michael and I are looking for when we move to Portugal in 2027. Our son is going to start high school in September, so we are here in the US until he is ready for College (we hope to entice him to come to school in Europe) and we will then sell our stuff and move over to Portugal. What general neighborhood are you living in there in Porto? We are pretty sure we will be moving to the North - coming back mid-March back to Porto to check out neighborhoods and poke about near Brag too. Any insight into neighborhoods we should consider is appreciated. Wishing you the best.
Thank you Maria. We live in the Cedofeita neighborhood and love it. And there are many wonderful neighborhoods here in Porto each with its own personality and charm. Braga is amazing, but also take a look at Viana do Castelo - charming. Email us and we can chat even more. ourcontinuingadventure@gmail.com Let us know when you plan your next visit to Porto so we can plan on getting together.
Certainly. We are in Cedofeita. Email us at: OurContinuingAdventure@gmail.com and we can give you a bit more detail. We arrive on 3 February 2022 and absolutely love it.
Great video. Very encouraging! ❤️ My wife and I will be moving from California to northwestern Portugal in 3 months. Do you know if it is absolutely mandatory to maintain a U.S. address once we move? It’s really a tax question more than anything else, since California seems to find new and creative ways to tax you whenever and wherever possible. Thanks.
Thank you Jim for your supportive comment. Send me and email and we can discuss further. We moved from Tustin, CA, to Austin, TX, (no state tax) a few months before we made the move. I have some other resources that may answer your question. Again, send me an email. Saúde, Ross ourcontinuingadventure@gmail.com
Did you move to Portugal? We are moving to northern Portugal September 2024. We will be visiting this November 2023. Curious to know how its working out for you. I wish we could go sooner.
@@OurContinuingAdventure we have tentatively scheduled June of 2024 as a scouting trip and it would be our pleasure to take you two out to lunch or dinner.
It is definitely more affordable. We do not own a car but do use electricity. I am putting together a post on our expenses for the first year. So far we have averaged approximately 1900 euros per month - that's for everything - for the first 12 months.
You are so likeble. You came here with Open heart. It is ONLY natural that people respond to you and Embrace you. We the portugueses are like that....desejo que continuem bem e felizes por fazerem parte deste pequeno país. Não é perfeito mas todos juntos faremos um esforço para o tornar melhor
Obrigado Isabel. Sentimo-nos tão afortunados por estar aqui. Está correcto, nada é perfeito. Há sempre oportunidade para melhorar. O que vemos aqui em Portugal é que os portugueses trabalham em conjunto para o melhoramento de todos. É verdadeiramente perceptível.
Wonderful!
This made me smile.
Thank you!
Good to hear. Smiles are what we strive for. Thanks for your support and encouragement.
I must add that having viewed pretty much every TH-cam video related to Porto... this one from "Our Continuing Adventure" really stands out .
easy conversational tone ... most informative and above all else. whatever background tracks they use are pleasant to the ear and reflect a wide interest in music styles from classical to Hispanic to Celtic....
well done to you both ..
Bernard, we are so very flattered. Our goal is always to share our personal experience while having as much fun as possible in the process. Obrigaod!
Great video from our favorite TH-camrs!! Love the info, the pics of all your new friends and of course… that new back drop!
Glad you noticed the updated and improved back drop! And thanks for all of your encourage!
Gary here great video Ross and Kathleen. In agree with everything you said. I've been to Porto 11 times and the main reason is I've made friends and have chatted to people from all over the world in Porto. I could go to other places but I don't want to. Porto is in my heart.
Obrigado Gary for your wonderful comments and encouragement. Porto has so much to offer. Even though we have been here a whole year we are still in awe of all the new things we discover and see on our daily walks. Até logo!
as always, you tow emit a wonderful relaxed air about you. .... and likely reflects the relaxed place where you now live.
as I watched this anniversary message, I kept saying .. Gee I would love to meet their local vendors and shopowners.... Lo and behold, you delivered all those great photos at the end.
You cannot show enough pictures.
Tchou
Bernard
Thank you Bernard for the wonderful comment. Life is good and relaxed here in Porto. We continue to be completely satisfied with our decision to move here. Bom dia, alegria!
I’m in New York and watch both of you very often… I visited Porto which is where I was born freguesia de Cedofeita at the Maternidade Júlio Dinis, I believe today is a Nursing School… Any how I’m sorry that I didn’t get s chance to see both of you… Both me and my wife got caught up with family matters..However I want you to know I will bet in touch with you next time…. In fact God willing I’m retiring in April of 2024… So
Will sit down over a bottle or two of wine …Till then stay healthy and keep up with those Portuguese lessons🙋🏻♂️… Boa noite e até breve…
Obrigdo for your support and encouragement. We look forward to meeting up with the two of you. And congrats on the upcoming retirement. Email us with your plans so we can stay in touch. OurContinuingAdventure@gmail.com Bom dia alegria!
BTW loved seeing the pictures of your local folks - great way to build community
Thank you Maria for taking the time to watch our post and commenting. The people here in Portugal are very family oriented and that caring for each other extends out into each of their communities. It is a beautiful thing to experience.
This is how I love to connect 🥰 Most people are just too busy.
Thanks Isha! Connecting and being 'a part of' brings us so much joy! And not having a car helps too!
I'm from the UK but have been going to Portugal since 2009. It's a brilliant Country and l made it my mission to learn the language as much as possible. I'm able to ask for things which really helps. I'm still learning. I try to speak Portuguese everytime I'm there. I use an app, Google and phrase books etc plus dictionaries. Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm planning to retire in Portugal around two years time.
Olá Lesley. Obrigado for your comment. Every day we love this country more and more. Let us know when you are in Porto the next time. It would be great to meet up. Email us at ourcontinuingadventure@gmail.com
Até logo! Ross
@@OurContinuingAdventure obrigda, muito bem. I certainly will. I have never been to Porto before, l have been to lots of places in the Algarve. I did touch on Lisboa and Setubal. I have been to the Alentejo, Elvas, Estoi, Paderne, Estombar, Beja, Mertola and many more. Can't wait to start planning my venture but I'm having to wind down. I retired last May and still need to sell up.
Sounds like you are headed in the right direction. Bom dia, alegria!
So happy to see your newest video! We kept checking your channel and were delighted when this surfaced. Can't wait to visit you in 2024. Some people have climbing Mt Everest on their bucket list. We have "getting coffee with Kathleen and Ross in Porto" on our list!
Thank you for the lovely comment. We look forward to your visit in 2024. And keep asking us questions about living here in Portugal, specifically Porto. Até logo.
Perfect, this time I have access to French subtitles. I prefer even if I manage quite well in English.
Thank you for your video, it's always a pleasure to see you again.
Mark from France
Bonjour Marc. Perfecto ! Comment s'est passée la traduction ? Je sais que parfois certains mots sont "confondus" dans la traduction. Cela peut créer des formulations très humoristiques. Merci pour votre soutien et vos encouragements continus.
@@OurContinuingAdventure Dans l'ensemble, pas trop mal, n'oublions pas que c'est une traduction automatique avec ses limites. Si cela ajoute quelques notes d'humour, tant mieux!
Right!
I just loved everything you said on this video. I am so pleased to hear you're feeling good and comfortable in Portugal. My husband and I are just starting the process in Massachusetts.
Thank you for encouraging comment. Email us: OurContinuingAdventure@gmail.com with any questions. In the meantime here's our WHY PORTUGAL resource document which should give you alot to think about. drive.google.com/file/d/1nw6EGH1hn4IlC_3mBxXcsRiy11Dg806q/view?usp=share_link
Here's to adventure and having as much fun as possible.
Hi guys! Congrats on your first year!! You are very inspiring and I am very excited to get together next month!! All the best!!!!
Thanks Chip. Keep us posted on you dates here in Porto. We look forward to getting together and showing you our neighborhood. Keep having fun!
Great video. I loved all the photos of your new friends. My husband and I are seriously considering PT or Spain as our retirement destination in a few years. It's very helpful to learn from TH-camrs who are living that life right now. Congrats on your first year and almost 700 subscribers (so far!)
Much appreciated Nicole. We have been celebrating all week long. Let us know when you plan a visit to Porto. Email us with any questions - ourcontinuingadventure@gmail.com
Até logo!
Portugal is much better than Spain. Portugal is the third most peaceful country in the world!
@@VoltaireMM That may be so, but I already speak conversational Spanish. 🙂
I just discovered your channel. I’m really enjoying it!
Thank you Patty. If you have any questions just email us: OurContinuingAdventure@gmail.com
Excellent video and you have both done a fantastic job being a part of your Portuguese community! Thank you for sharing the information and introducing us to your local business owners. Totally agree with you Ross, the biggest challenge is myself. :)
Obrigado Debi. Yes, being in learning is the focus, which can be more challenging than one might think. Looking forward to you two being neighbors across the river.
Hi Ross and Kathleen, Both my wife and I love your videos. We are vacationing in Porto next week to experience what Porto has to offer. I have a goal to retire at 62 and possibly move to the area in a couple of years. This trip, I hope will lead us to start our own continuing adventure. We will try to check out some of your favorite places including Crystal Palace Gardens.
Roland and Carol
Olá Roland and Carol. Thank you for the wonderful comment. We very much enjoy putting the videos together as we share our experiences here in Porto and Portugal. If you have time next week during you visit maybe we could get together for lunch and enjoy a nice prato do dia. Sounds like you downloaded our Experiencing Porto guide. Just in case I've included the link here. drive.google.com/file/d/1XtU8DuZD_qANkj7Ttll6rfPPwcWqQHSn/view?usp=share_link
Email us at: OurContinuingAdventure@gmail.com and we can talk about next week.
Bom dia alegria!
Ross
My wife and I would love that. I will email you when we settle in.
Roland
I’m so happy that I came across your video, I’ve just subscribed! 🥰
Wonderful. If you have any questions about moving to Portugal just email us at: ourcontinuingadventure@gmail.com. Thank you for your interest and support.
@@OurContinuingAdventure Thank you for your kind reply … I’m Portuguese born and bred, have been living in South Africa since the age of 4 … I’ve visited my beloved country a few times as I have family in Portugal, Praying that soon my hubby and I come over for good! Warms my heart to hear you love my beautiful country! Stay well 🙏🏻🥰
Obrigado. If you find yourself in Porto let us know and we can go for prato do dia.
How sweet! I absolutely love the way you guys are adjusting and having so much fun in your adventure!
Love from SoCal🤩🤩🤩
Obrigado Ana. Hopefully it won't we too long before you two are just a short walk away!
Would you consider making (or have made already) a video about your monthly expenses? I would very much like to know what's going on with the rental market in Porto (along with the other expenses).
Thanks so much for you comment and interest in moving to Portugal. We did do a post on what it cost us to get here and live here for the first year. And yes, rents have gone up a bit and will most likely be your biggest expense. Email us with any questions: OurContinuingAdventure@gmail.com
Link to the post on expenses: th-cam.com/video/NenTJdb8DPU/w-d-xo.html
Bom dia, alegria!
You are both so lovely and such an inspiration. We’re coming to Porto for a scouting trip in early April. Hope we love it as much as you do! 💗
Obrigado for your wonderful comment. April, what a great time to be in Porto. Email us and we can look at getting together for a wonderful prato do dia! OurContinuingAdventure@gmail.com
And to assist you with your visit here's our personal guide on Experiencing Porto - Enjoy!
drive.google.com/file/d/1XtU8DuZD_qANkj7Ttll6rfPPwcWqQHSn/view?usp=share_link
Thank you for encouraging me to try to speak Portuguese even though my Portuguese skills are non existent ! I do find it goes a long way. One can forge friendships without benefit of a common language! Great video guys and most important - great attitude !
Obrigado PTT. More to come as the adventure continues!
Always enjoy your videos. The phrases are extremely helpful. Thank you!
Olá Melanie. Thank you for your comment, encouragement and continued support. Concerning the phrased, I hope you do better than I have done. :-) (this is Ross)
Well done as usual my friends!❤
Obrigado Randi. Your support and encouragement means a lot! Até logo.
🎉 congratulations, love watching your videos x
Thank you Harli for the encouraging comment. We love sharing what it's like to live here.
Love to hear from you and Ross. Your neighborhood sounds like the kind of place my husband Michael and I are looking for when we move to Portugal in 2027. Our son is going to start high school in September, so we are here in the US until he is ready for College (we hope to entice him to come to school in Europe) and we will then sell our stuff and move over to Portugal. What general neighborhood are you living in there in Porto? We are pretty sure we will be moving to the North - coming back mid-March back to Porto to check out neighborhoods and poke about near Brag too. Any insight into neighborhoods we should consider is appreciated. Wishing you the best.
Thank you Maria. We live in the Cedofeita neighborhood and love it. And there are many wonderful neighborhoods here in Porto each with its own personality and charm. Braga is amazing, but also take a look at Viana do Castelo - charming. Email us and we can chat even more. ourcontinuingadventure@gmail.com
Let us know when you plan your next visit to Porto so we can plan on getting together.
Great video, thank you , I am moving solo to Porto in February, would you mind sharing which neighborhood you chose .
Certainly. We are in Cedofeita. Email us at: OurContinuingAdventure@gmail.com and we can give you a bit more detail. We arrive on 3 February 2022 and absolutely love it.
Thank you , I will email you today .
Great video. Very encouraging! ❤️ My wife and I will be moving from California to northwestern Portugal in 3 months. Do you know if it is absolutely mandatory to maintain a U.S. address once we move? It’s really a tax question more than anything else, since California seems to find new and creative ways to tax you whenever and wherever possible. Thanks.
Thank you Jim for your supportive comment. Send me and email and we can discuss further. We moved from Tustin, CA, to Austin, TX, (no state tax) a few months before we made the move. I have some other resources that may answer your question. Again, send me an email. Saúde, Ross ourcontinuingadventure@gmail.com
Did you move to Portugal? We are moving to northern Portugal September 2024. We will be visiting this November 2023. Curious to know how its working out for you. I wish we could go sooner.
I left Portugal when I was 8 but the word "Adeus" is what we used to say goodbye:)
Do you visit? If you return to Porto let us know so we can get together. Thank you for your support, interest and encouragement. Até logo.
@@OurContinuingAdventure we have tentatively scheduled June of 2024 as a scouting trip and it would be our pleasure to take you two out to lunch or dinner.
We would love that! Email us at: OurContinuingAdventure@gmail.com and we can connect about schedues and decide when to get together. Bom dia, alegria!
You two are awesome... Take away gas and electricity, Is it really cheaper to live there compared to the US or is that overrated?
It is definitely more affordable. We do not own a car but do use electricity. I am putting together a post on our expenses for the first year. So far we have averaged approximately 1900 euros per month - that's for everything - for the first 12 months.