Scott and Amy, I'm loving your updates! They have been my go-to summer reads. This last one really resonated with me because I've been thinking a lot lately about community -- who & what mine is, who & what is missing from it, and how I find/build the community I desire. I moved to a new state 4 years ago, but still find it a work in progress to meet friends and create a community. It's coming, but slowly. Anyway, I wish you great friendships in Lisbon! I know you'll meet people who intrigue and delight you, whose company you cherish, and who recognize the wonderful kinship they have in you.
Hang in there! It takes time to build community - particularly when it's not in your first language. You two continue to amaze me. We have plans to visit one day. So glad you got time back in the U.S. reconnecting with people, Scott. Amy, I'm glad you are finding your way around more so now and running into some friendly folks. Have you two met "that guy" yet? :)
Amy, one of the things we loved best about Portugal is exactly what you encountered. Portuguese people are somewhat reserved and very polite, so they almost never bug, badger or intrude (as encountered in stores, restaurants and sidewalks of other countries.) However, if you ask for help, they bend over backwards.
Scott and Amy, I'm loving your updates! They have been my go-to summer reads. This last one really resonated with me because I've been thinking a lot lately about community -- who & what mine is, who & what is missing from it, and how I find/build the community I desire. I moved to a new state 4 years ago, but still find it a work in progress to meet friends and create a community. It's coming, but slowly. Anyway, I wish you great friendships in Lisbon! I know you'll meet people who intrigue and delight you, whose company you cherish, and who recognize the wonderful kinship they have in you.
Hang in there! It takes time to build community - particularly when it's not in your first language. You two continue to amaze me. We have plans to visit one day. So glad you got time back in the U.S. reconnecting with people, Scott. Amy, I'm glad you are finding your way around more so now and running into some friendly folks. Have you two met "that guy" yet? :)
Amy, one of the things we loved best about Portugal is exactly what you encountered. Portuguese people are somewhat reserved and very polite, so they almost never bug, badger or intrude (as encountered in stores, restaurants and sidewalks of other countries.) However, if you ask for help, they bend over backwards.