Laura
Thor
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve thought about firing up this blog again and writing about this or that, but until now, I’ve never followed through.
Still Here
Well, hello!
Our Life Now
To read the last few posts on this blog, one might think we were having second thoughts about our decision to move overseas. But that couldn't be further from the truth.
Tough Times in Trafaria
I know, I know... You're probably thinking: "Is this chick ever gonna stop writing blogs about being stressed out about their move to Portugal?"
The Race to the Finish Line
As one might expect, the final two weeks before our departure were a blur.
Adventures in Hoop Jumping – Getting Our Visas
People often say that moving is stressful.
People are not wrong.
Bidding a Fond Farewell to Barney
We arrived in Connecticut on May 1, and from that point forward, it felt like our fulltime travel days were done.
What Thor Has in Common with Beyonce
When I was a little girl, I was obsessed with dogs. All I wanted was a dog. A big dog, a little dog... any dog would do. I just coveted the floof.
The Recon Mission, Part II: Answering the Big Questions
As I previously mentioned, our goals for our April visit to Lisbon were to ensure we could find what we needed to live safely and comfortably (ie: Kevin's meds, Thor's food, workable public transportation, etc.), and to figure out which specific neighborhoods we wanted to reside in.
The Recon Mission, Part I: Scouting and Moving at the Same Time
If I haven't made it clear before, Kevin and I decided to move to Portugal having never previously visited the country.