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Thanks for sharing all this useful info. Can you please provide further detail on the service you use for your American phone. I had expected that to be much more expensive.

Thanks for the insight as always you two. Look forward to catching up with you in September, maybe for another colab? All the best to you both.

do you have instagram ?

Bom dia!!!

Thank you Alan for your very informative videos.
We had to stay here due to covid and haven’t been back to the UK since.We have just received our bio cards and unlike you decided rather than rent to purchase an apartment in the centre of Funchal.It’s been quite a journey but well worth it and at the age of 78 I may not have done it had it not been for covid.

Thanks for sharing and keeping us informed of the cost of living in Madeira. Sorry to hear about your hearing loss and hope that there is no further loss from this point. I am sure hearing aids should help right. Also in this day and age there may be surgical procedures available to fix the issue. Have you explored them. Good Luck and Enjoy your life and May God Bless you and your family.

Again a world of info. I did hit the notification bell because I want to be bothered by you guys regularly. Thank you for providing so much great info to all of us. ❤❤🐶🐶🐶🤩🤩😍😇👍👍👍👍👍🚙🚙🚙

Hi Alan and Leslie, At the risk of sounding insincere, we ALWAYS enjoy your videos! This is no exception. I must say I'm sorry to hear of your hearing issues. And I'm not the only one to mention that you have a superb speaking voice and have suggested a number of times you should host a show on PBS or something similar. You enunciate so clearly, your audio performance is a real pleasure. I can think of a number of channels I enjoy but they constantly have audio/volume issues and that gets annoying. And so in the recent past, we play along with you and have enjoyed the drinking game, though sadly, we don't see the waves so much these days but fondly recall how your channel has grown and progressed. RE: the topic of this video, it's amazing how the little expenses add up. And you chose the responsible path by being realistic and not promoting the island as a destination that one can scrape by on $1,000 or $1,500 a month, just to snare a few more views as some others might do. I'm also very happy that the bloom is not off the rose, that you all are still enjoying life on Madeira. On that topic, I wonder if…. just IF… the two of you have ever considered what your PLAN B would be — in the event that things changed. Admittedly, I've veered off into another topic. We always enter these things wanting an escape hatch of sorts. Anyway, thinking fondly of you all from across the pond. Ciao.

Is a cochlear implant an option when the hearing goes entirely? Hate to be nosey but would offer my husband as a resource for you. He has bilateral implants and it has saved our marriage and his sanity.

It seems as if you are living a wonderful life on your new adventure. And thanks for being honest and sharing about your hearing. I wish you continued adventures and a joyful life!

Thanks, Alan and Leslie! I had actually taken notes on your previous quarter's video and was able to compare the old and new numbers right along with you. Curious about a couple of things: How long is your lease? I've been hearing that many landlords are now asking for a 3-year lease. Also, are you exchanging USD dollars for Euros on a frequent basis, or is it much more infrequent? (And feel free to decline to answer here if you like).

The detailed information my be “the boring part” but it’s very valuable information to those of us interested in the expat life

I am wandering whether the lifestyle you described is more/less expensive inland… Take Lisbon for example..??
Anyhow,I have been enjoying your journey, you are definitely doing a good service to some of us. Thank you.

Thank you for your video 🦋

Great content Alan!! Being Portuguese I can’t help but to compare expenses in Portugal/Madeira vs the USA. It’s really no comparison because their salaries are very different too, but just knowing I can live in Portugal like a queen definitely puts a smile on my face. Can’t wait till I spend most of my time in Portugal!! 🇵🇹❤️

Thanks for sharing your hearing struggles. Always love seeing budgets. Especially adding in costs that most do not include.

Thank you for the details.

Great Video as always thanks Alan for sharing.

Great content and I really enjoy the visuals of the picturesque island of Madeira
Getting older is not fun, your audio is excellent.
Thank you for the great break down of your budgets.
I have owned a few V-dubs over the years and drove all over Europe in late 70’s in a pop up top van bought directly from the factory
I would love to more pictures of your VW

Cheers
Andrew and Monica

Is there a “ mold” issue in homes in Madeira ? Exploring immigrating there vs mainland. Thank you 😊 🇺🇸 enjoy you sharing your“ lovely travels and important immigration information .

Great breakdown on expenses! Thanks so much

Excellent video! Thank you for detailed information! It is very helpful.

You didn’t mention car insurance? How much do you spend on it monthly? Thanks Alan and Leslie

You mentioned Medicare! Are you still paying for Medicare in the US due to you being 66? Or is it Portugese Medicare if that exists? I didn’t think it did.

Life is Short , we should have done it Earlier , that is true and depends to how wealthy someone is .
Thank you .

Thanks again; on your health insurance plan, does that include your son as well?

Budgets were ok but now it is Make, Do, grow but it doesn't come with the view lol.

Another great helpful video! Thank you!

Thanks 👍🏻🙏🏻🇨🇭☀️