Yes, indeed, and yesterday marked our first month in Porto, Portugal. We are pleased with the progress we’ve made in the past few weeks, settling into our new life and addressing some of the most crucial matters. We have found a comfortable place to live, conveniently located near public transportation, groceries, and the city center. Met a few people who could potentially become our good friends in the future. We’ve even had dinner with some of them. Additionally, we’re adopting positive habits like cooking at home, walking and frequent exercises, and most importantly, we’ve had our residency approved.
Bem-vindo a Portugal
The weather, however, has not been very welcoming. After experiencing two days of “hot” climate when we first arrived, it has been raining most of the time, and it’s getting colder with each passing day. Despite the weather, we’ve ventured outside Porto. A trip to Braga, intended for relaxation, turned into an indoor experience, as we spent the entire time watching the raindrops fall.
We’ve also had glimpses of Lisbon, Nazaré, Figueira da Foz, and Aveiro while driving through intense rain. It’s been a roller coaster ride, with our fair share of arguments, but in the end, we managed to keep calm and enjoy the trip.
Our cinematic experiences in the city were not as fortunate. The first movie (Ran, a Japanese movie) played for only 30 minutes due to technical problems, and the second movie (an Almodovar film, one of my favorite directors) lasted just about 25 minutes. The rest turned out to be an interview with the director in Spanish, with only Portuguese subtitles. Fortunately, the third movie (Killers of the Flower Moon) made up for it, providing us with three hours of entertainment, complete with popcorn and drinks.
What’s up Juan?
While searching for a house to become our permanent residence, Juan will need to sharpen and acquire new skills to prepare for renovating our house. We still like the idea of farming or at least having a yard to grow our food. Hopeful to meet new friends and to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas to ensure we don’t feel alone in this new chapter of our lives.
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Take care pareng Juan!
Good read, Juan!