Ok, very interesting. Here's my two cents, for what it's worth. You need good doctors and a good church, which you have found in Lisbon, ditto good friends. Have you explored the suburbs around Lisbon to see if you can find someplace you like, esp. since so far you don't like the real estate listings in Braga that you have found? My experience is that it's easier to live around the services you need on a day to day basis, and visit the places you like on weekends and holidays. I would take all the time you need making a big decision like this. It's much easier to leave a rental than to sell a house. Plus, you love your apartment. Can you find one similar, but bigger, to buy? You still have a lot to explore in Portugal, so please take your time making a big commitment. Not a sermon, just a thought. Love you. Phyl
Well done! Great detective work and excellent summary. I know that it was a competitive soccer match and a nice win from the home team. Eager to read about your experience at the stadium. Boa sorte!
You did so much! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing. Since you mentioned Diagon Alley, I keep seeing these photos of a beautiful bookstore in Porto called Livraria Lello - which supposedly inspired the Harry Potter series. Did you go there by chance the last time you visited? I loved seeing the oranges and the flowers. So much to consider in any move. Church, doctors, the right living situation- all important.
Ok, very interesting. Here's my two cents, for what it's worth. You need good doctors and a good church, which you have found in Lisbon, ditto good friends. Have you explored the suburbs around Lisbon to see if you can find someplace you like, esp. since so far you don't like the real estate listings in Braga that you have found? My experience is that it's easier to live around the services you need on a day to day basis, and visit the places you like on weekends and holidays. I would take all the time you need making a big decision like this. It's much easier to leave a rental than to sell a house. Plus, you love your apartment. Can you find one similar, but bigger, to buy? You still have a lot to explore in Portugal, so please take your time making a big commitment. Not a sermon, just a thought. Love you. Phyl
Braga seems to have an allure for you both. Luckily, you have time to investigate and visit often before making any big decisions.
So enjoyed the photos! That garden looks to be amazing in a month or so!
Well done! Great detective work and excellent summary. I know that it was a competitive soccer match and a nice win from the home team. Eager to read about your experience at the stadium. Boa sorte!
You did so much! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing. Since you mentioned Diagon Alley, I keep seeing these photos of a beautiful bookstore in Porto called Livraria Lello - which supposedly inspired the Harry Potter series. Did you go there by chance the last time you visited? I loved seeing the oranges and the flowers. So much to consider in any move. Church, doctors, the right living situation- all important.