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Fitness, and Lifestyle

On January 15, 2022February 9, 2022 By Mike GarrodLeave a comment

Carla's Bootcamp So, Carla has started running her Strong "man" bootcamps twice a week. And we have built the start of an outdoor gym to get it going. Twice a week people are coming to get stronger, and fitter with the aid of her bootcamp, for which we have had excellent feedback on all fronts. …

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Motorbiking, Adventures, and life update!

On January 4, 2022February 9, 2022 By Mike GarrodLeave a comment

It's been a while since our last blog post, so I'm just going to give you a little rundown of some of the best bits from the last few months as we get organised with our blog writing plans! As you know we are motorcyle lovers, and Elvis always has been too, this year he …

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I Learnt a New Craft! I Made Silver Rings!

On September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 By Carla O'ReillyLeave a comment

Yesterday I did something I'd always wanted to try but thought it probably isn't something I'd ever get to do. I learnt how to make silver rings! I have found some amazing crafty and talented friends over here. They're always making things and I love seeing what they produce. I have kind of thrown myself …

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Enrolling In a Free Enduro School!

On June 24, 2021September 24, 2021 By Carla O'ReillyLeave a comment

So just before the school holidays begin in Portugal (12 weeks off school!!), we started Elvis at an Enduro School, (Escola de Enduro) which is taught by two brothers and takes place at Escuderia Castelo Branco, which about 40 minutes away from us. We have passed the race track many times on the way to …

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Snow, Sledging and Skiing in Portugal!

On February 7, 2021February 6, 2021 By Carla O'ReillyLeave a comment

We took a few days in the mountains, to enjoy Xmas in the amazing Serra da Estrela mountain range. With our house not ready to move into... we don't even have electricty to the property yet! Christmas was going to be a complete wash out. And with a 5 year old who lives for Christmas …

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It’s happened! We’re really doing it.

On January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 By Carla O'ReillyLeave a comment

Wow… Has it really been that long!? We know it’s been quite some time since we last filled you in…the thing is you see, it’s been quite the rollercoaster! So where were we all that time ago!? That’s right. Mike was heading to Portugal to do the first trip! A LOT has happened since then. …

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Will this actually happen or is it just a dream?

On August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 By Carla O'ReillyLeave a comment

I should be telling you that I am sat in the sunshine on our Portuguese quinta writing an update on how our journey was, the 18 hour drive in our camper and a van with all of our belongings in. Travelling with a dog and an over energetic 5 year old. I should be telling …

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Choosing the right place

On July 4, 2020January 27, 2021 By Carla O'Reilly2 Comments

Choosing the location was a little easier than choosing the right right property. Carla's dad has a little place in Portugal in the Castelo Branco region so we knew we wanted to be within an hours drive of his village. We were particually looking for places that were less built up and less commercial but …

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Our Latest News

On June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 By Carla O'Reilly2 Comments

We can't thank you enough for visiting our site and following our journey while we set up our accomodation in the beautiful location of Penamacor. We have so many places we want to take you... and we will! With traditional Portuguese villages set in the heights of the mountains, castle ruins with the most astounding …

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Morning walk to work. 😍
One of our favourite swimming spots for summer!
We went mountain biking this morning. The sun was out, it was chilly but we soon warmed up.
All of the cities here have a lot of urban artworks. Some of them are outstandingly beautiful. From graffiti, to painted tiles - there is lots to see.
Imagine laying these little tiles?

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