You have been so fortunate in your residence permit. You have a beautiful house to restore and a garden to develop. You’re a little further south from me. When I arrived in Portugal from Australia 30+ years ago, all I craved was Asian cuisine. Now, finding cooking ingredients for the wok is simple and delivered to your door. Did you know that the Portuguese are the biggest consumers of rice in Europe? It’s part of the history. ❤
The map in the video doesn't show my real location. 😉 I'm more between Coimbra and Viseu. Do you get those ingredients online? We haven't seen too many soy sauces and such yet. Didn't know about the rice in Portugal, but it makes sense; the few times I've had a Portugese meal it often had rice as a side.
@@GoYvonI’m based in Invicta, but know the architecture. Have a village house in the Dão. Everything online. Some great organic stuff from Spain and international food shops in Lisbon. Buy in bulk and delivery is free > 30 euros.
Congratulations on being a resident. Such a plus being born in The Netherlands, part of the European Union ! I hope you can find the time to develop the garden . You are a Wonder Woman . Take care Yvon ! ❤❤❤
Thank you for you nice comment! Being European really helps, I'm quite lucky. I think I'll use the winter to make plans so I can start in spring. Hopefully build some raised beds and a coop.
Hi @GoYvon The "Junta" (Junta de Freguesia) is not a Police station, is the lower level of local government, elected by the people, and has nothing to do with any Police force. Hope you enjoy the country and the people, despite the differences with the countries you knew before. Also, you can easily several types of pasta and rice.
Hi, thanks for the clarification! I knew it isn't the police station, but I wasn't sure how else to describe it. I'm sure I'll enjoy things here and get accustomed to things, it'll take some time and learning the language.
Yes, we have a lot of work ahead of us. Luckily we have a lot of time also, and we're in no real rush. We'll see how it goes once we really get started.
HELLO. IN PORTUGAL THERE IS 1 SAYING THAT SAYS; 1ST STRANGE IF THEN ENTER IF! IT'S NORMAL TO COME FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES, BUT ASAPTA IS WELL, PEOPLE ARE GOOD, I HAVE 2 NIECEES 1 IN THE U.K. AND ANOTHER IN THE NETHERLANDS AND PERFECTLY INTEGRATED AND WITH EXCELLENT WORK. HUGS
5:50 - Yes, our roundabout rules are different from every other european country, and I dare to say, they're the only ones that make sense. I don't know how other country's road rules' makers still think it's a good idea to let drivers go around a multi-lane roundabout in the outside lane and exit wherever they want. It's unnatural and goes against the traffic flow logic.
Going to the inner lane on a roundabout is something what the Dutch do also. You shift lanes when you want to get off. I think the big difference for me is how people use their blinkers (or not use them 😉).
@@GoYvon - Yes but the big difference is that in Portugal the rules are outer lane = first exit only, inner lane = all the other exits, while in the rest of Europe you can go to other exits in the outer lane. Here, if you 1) enter a roundabout to the outer lane without taking the 1st exit or 2) if you exit a roundabout from the wrong lane or 3) if you fail to progressively move to the outer lane before exiting is a Serious Offense and you can be fined between 60€ and 300€ and lose 2 points in your drivers' license.
Een heel klein beetje! Ik doe elke avond een korte les, maar moet er eigenlijk meer tijd aan besteden. We hebben tot nu toe nog weinig contact, af en toe een beetje. Iedereen zegt hallo en we hebben zelfs al groenten gekregen!
@@GoYvon you'll be fine learning Portuguese. I have a Dutch friend that just has a slight accent but perfectly fluent in language and culture, and as he says, Portuguese food. 😂
@4:10 - Its funny how a two second image pop up of a map showing the name of your home town can make you giddy and home sick all a the same time.
Where do you live currently? Far from your hometown?
You have been so fortunate in your residence permit. You have a beautiful house to restore and a garden to develop. You’re a little further south from me. When I arrived in Portugal from Australia 30+ years ago, all I craved was Asian cuisine. Now, finding cooking ingredients for the wok is simple and delivered to your door. Did you know that the Portuguese are the biggest consumers of rice in Europe? It’s part of the history. ❤
The map in the video doesn't show my real location. 😉 I'm more between Coimbra and Viseu. Do you get those ingredients online? We haven't seen too many soy sauces and such yet. Didn't know about the rice in Portugal, but it makes sense; the few times I've had a Portugese meal it often had rice as a side.
@@GoYvonI’m based in Invicta, but know the architecture. Have a village house in the Dão. Everything online. Some great organic stuff from Spain and international food shops in Lisbon. Buy in bulk and delivery is free > 30 euros.
Congratulations on being a resident. Such a plus being born in The Netherlands, part of the European Union ! I hope you can find the time to develop the garden . You are a Wonder Woman . Take care Yvon ! ❤❤❤
Thank you for you nice comment! Being European really helps, I'm quite lucky. I think I'll use the winter to make plans so I can start in spring. Hopefully build some raised beds and a coop.
One month already! We have done a lot and have a lot to do!
Yes and yes! 💪🏼
Hi @GoYvon The "Junta" (Junta de Freguesia) is not a Police station, is the lower level of local government, elected by the people, and has nothing to do with any Police force.
Hope you enjoy the country and the people, despite the differences with the countries you knew before.
Also, you can easily several types of pasta and rice.
Hi, thanks for the clarification! I knew it isn't the police station, but I wasn't sure how else to describe it. I'm sure I'll enjoy things here and get accustomed to things, it'll take some time and learning the language.
*easily find several...
So, we both lived in China, and now we're both living in Portuguese-speaking countries (I'm in Brazil)😄 Enjoy it!
What a coincidence! Where in China did you used to live?
there are lots to do to renovate the house. i admire your efforts. love from canada.
Yes, we have a lot of work ahead of us. Luckily we have a lot of time also, and we're in no real rush. We'll see how it goes once we really get started.
HELLO. IN PORTUGAL THERE IS 1 SAYING THAT SAYS; 1ST STRANGE IF THEN ENTER IF! IT'S NORMAL TO COME FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES, BUT ASAPTA IS WELL, PEOPLE ARE GOOD, I HAVE 2 NIECEES 1 IN THE U.K. AND ANOTHER IN THE NETHERLANDS AND PERFECTLY INTEGRATED AND WITH EXCELLENT WORK. HUGS
correct translation: *first it's strange, then it becomes ingrained
Enjoy portugal..has a lot to offer..+1
Thanks! Yeah, can't wait to start exploring some of the beautiful places.
5:50 - Yes, our roundabout rules are different from every other european country, and I dare to say, they're the only ones that make sense. I don't know how other country's road rules' makers still think it's a good idea to let drivers go around a multi-lane roundabout in the outside lane and exit wherever they want. It's unnatural and goes against the traffic flow logic.
Going to the inner lane on a roundabout is something what the Dutch do also. You shift lanes when you want to get off. I think the big difference for me is how people use their blinkers (or not use them 😉).
@@GoYvon - Yes but the big difference is that in Portugal the rules are outer lane = first exit only, inner lane = all the other exits, while in the rest of Europe you can go to other exits in the outer lane.
Here, if you 1) enter a roundabout to the outer lane without taking the 1st exit or 2) if you exit a roundabout from the wrong lane or 3) if you fail to progressively move to the outer lane before exiting is a Serious Offense and you can be fined between 60€ and 300€ and lose 2 points in your drivers' license.
great video.
Thanks! And thanks for the comment! I appreciate it.
1 month fixing the farmhouse to your liking and still fixing. 😅
Only one month so far, so yes, not much has been done yet. Luckily we have a lot of time.
Hey! What area of portuga do you live? My partner and I are in central region!
I'm between Coimbra and Viseu, in the Coimbra district.
Hoe is het contact met de andere dorpsbewoners, spreek je al wat portugees?
Een heel klein beetje! Ik doe elke avond een korte les, maar moet er eigenlijk meer tijd aan besteden. We hebben tot nu toe nog weinig contact, af en toe een beetje. Iedereen zegt hallo en we hebben zelfs al groenten gekregen!
@@GoYvon you'll be fine learning Portuguese. I have a Dutch friend that just has a slight accent but perfectly fluent in language and culture, and as he says, Portuguese food. 😂
You registered a business? You will find how portuguese Finanças loves you. Get ready.
Curious to hear what you mean by this and why they'd love me?
@@GoYvon because they are going to suck all the money they can from you. just wait.
@@GoYvon They will take all the money they can from you with taxes and more taxes. Wait and see.
like and yeah ???????????>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> a pause would be better
You live in almost Anadia cool
The map that I added to the video doesn't show my actual location. I'm more between Coimbra & Viseu.
@@GoYvon gotcha still central Portugal
@@antoniodasilva1230 yes, still in the centre of Portugal. So far I think it's a pretty good location / area.
@@GoYvon it's definitely not China 🤪😅