Hello everyone, Thanks so much for following our journey so far.
In this video we start our journey to our new life in Central Portugal. The journey had a few ups and downs to say the least. We hope you enjoy the video.
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Hi,just found out your channel….
All the best!!
What's name of that entrance????🤔🤔🤔
I'm Portuguese but never word about such way of enter Portugal…🤣😂
I went by bus once ….Never again!!!☹😊
Hazel ☘️ …
Ahhh I missed you when you visited …but although no comments (long story) … I’ve been watching you !
So excited for you …. See you next time I’m over !
Good luck … ps lost all contacts (another long story ,) … what’s app me ?
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Hi just found you how exciting you must be I am and its not my land . I look forward to see your property, have fun and enjoy
Welcome to Portugal, enjoy
Hi both, I've just found your video, you seem like a lovely couple about to start an adventure in portugal on your land. I'm kean to follow and watch your progress. Your dog Max is a cutie.
Yeah you're finally there 👍……..looking forward to seeing all your transformations etc., to the house and land.
Looks like you had a very interesting journey😮😅 but now you are here to start the next chapter❤😊 so when do we meet for coffee 😃☕️
Congrats on getting there! Hope you’re enjoying it!
We thank you for this vlog. Sorry for the rain, but glad you kept your spirits up. Max as usual is too funny. We are glad you are finaly made it to Portugal and looking forward to the next vlog. Cheers and stay safe.
Great to experience that journey with you… the shorts were great though… kept us wanting more… So looking forward to seeing you settle in to your Portuguese life now 🇵🇹 😎
Just three hours from Salamanca to your area (Castelo Branco) of Portugal, How did you do it !? Could you be so kind as to list the route numbers (and in particular the bridge crossing from Spain to Portugal) that you took from Salamanca. I know it will be a little tiresome to reply to our request but if you do have the time we would be grateful to you. Nice video, and we particularly liked the choice of music starting at 17.40. Your videos make us feel so relaxed.
just subscribed l like your energy 🙂 l look forward to follow your journey
YIPPIE!!!! I just wanted to ask because I have totally forgotten why you could not bring the other van that you put your soul into..I am just so excited for you both..take some time to relax a bit..🥰
Great to know you are safe and sound in Portugal, looking foward to see how you progress with that cute little house and this big adventure.
So excited to be watching your journey, and yes loved the road trip and short clips, cleverly done , thanks
So glad you made it safe and sound! Happy new adventures in Portugal, can't wait to see how you get on! 😀
Hi new subscriber here, I enjoyed your video and look forward to your adventures on your land ❤️
Maybe you could put your tent up in your little house if the weather gets really bad, until you've got everything sorted out. Great video
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HELLO EILEEN & DARREN, MAX…EUREKA! NOW THE FUN BEGINS…OH & JUST AS I WAS SITTING DOWN TO MY DINNER YOU WERE TELLING OF THE WEE THAT MAX HAD & HOW HE HAD LANDED SQUARE ON A PILE OF EXCREMENT…HOW APPETIZING!…JUST WHAT I NEEDED!…ANYWAYS, GLAD FOR YOU FINALLY LANDING IN ONE PIECE, IN THE LAND OF JAVALI, LARGE SPIDERS & OTHER SUCH CRITTERS…ALL THE BEST…🙏🏻;)
Congratulations! How exciting for you. I can’t wait to follow along with you in Portugal. Take care and thank you for sharing your dream with us.
So glad you have arrived safely. Looking forward to following he next step n your new adventure.
I forgot to say I “really” like the music for the opening! 🎶🎶💜
Hello from the Bahamas 🇧🇸. Did you have to sell the van that you did such a great job building out in preparation for your move to Portugal?
Well done Elaine and Darren, you made it, a few unfortunate events en route, but you are there safe and sound, Max looks a little confused at the moment but he's now got his own land to roam on, but I guess the work begins now, don't try to do too much at once, it will all come together in the end, you did it, it's extremely brave of you, I'm afraid I'm not that intrepid, thats why I love your vlogs because it's great to watch your progress, and see what you intend to do with the place, I wish you both well, and Max of course, will follow with interest, 😎😎🖐
Hi Neighbours🙋 welcome back 😉
Hope your enjoying this lovely sunshine, if you need anything or just want to call in, more than welcome, if not might bump into you both at the font (we thought we saw your van pass our farm by the village sign) 😘x
Lovely… Love you… Wellcame to Portugal… 👏🏻
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I’m in!
Very happy you made it! Best of everything in your new home!
Whew‼️. So glad that you’re finally back home‼️. How long will you be down there this time❓. 🤞 ❤️
Love your camp set ups in France. Jarnac looks charming. Myself, i'd have a fronsch chocolate🍫croissant🥐 at every stop 😄.
Oh, dear, i was thinking astand up squeegee is good to have on camping travels. (Our garage has flooded aeveral times during numerous🙄 now "storm[s] of the century" 😭.)
Congratulations, Elaine and Darryl! 🙆🏻♀️
Oh, poo💩! 🤦🏻♀️🙊
I'm sure you're over the moon to be back to your Portugal forever home🏡💗. Looking dorward to seeing you get settled again and tagging along with you on your everyday outings 👋🏼😊.
Glad you made it to Portugal 🙌
The excitement and challenges lie ahead now. Everything is new and fresh. Tomorrow holds so much promise! I am excited to get to accompany you both!
Best wishes to you both . Love following your journey. It has been a long wait for you.
Congratulations 🥂👏🇵🇹well done, so glad you arrived safe and sound back in PT….you look so happy…..can’t wait to follow your journey, …going to be exciting!,, have a great weekend 🙂😎🇵🇹😘
Great trip! That tunnel is awesome. Love your tent. I have not seen one like that before. You found lovely spots to camp over night and so spacious. Must be wonderful for you to be back in Portugal. You both look so well and rested even after such a long trip. I think the best thing when you retire is you never really have a deadline. "You will arrive when you arrive" No pressure as you can stop and smell the roses along the way. Thank you for sharing your trip. Absolutely loved it.
Hi Elaine and Darren, I had the same experience when I took my Vauxhall Combo on ET, the ariel hitting the roof. Why they dont alert people that way the ariel could be removed Hope you enjoy your home and land x
LOVE your videos, so true to life !
So pleased for you. After a long journey, also thinking of Max's need you finally did it.
Hope you are doing well and keeping your beautiful strength and enthusiasm, Elaine and Darren.
Can’t wait to see your set up 👍🇨🇦❤️
Hello Elaine and Darren ,Max. Harriet and I are so glad that you are able to enjoy the scenery along the journey. Too bad the weather wasn't always cooperative. Nevertheless, A lovely video as always. We wish you all the best in your new home. Harriet and I are with you every step of the way. Sending you much love🙏❤🙏 Harriet , Jim and Yuki. Richmond, Va.