Project Portugal all originated last January (2009), in the form of a business plan for a Bed and Breakfast. After several months of defining what we really wanted, we started a property search in Portugal and fell in love with this house. In July 2009 we visited it for the first time, and right from the start we knew we could easily live here. After several months of negotiation and finalizing contracts, in September 2009 the house was finally ours. (All of this of course could not have happened without the help of family and friends, thank you!)
We spent our very first New Years at the house this winter, together with Laurens (my brother), Alex and Ellen. Our very first visitors! Working in the garden, visiting nearby cities and spending genuine time with close friends was a great way to spend our holidays. We were sad to leave the house when the holidays were over, but knowing we would be returning soon gave us new energy.
Late last month we gave up our lease on the apartment here in Brussels, and we gave up our jobs. May 2010 will be the start of a new life…
WAUW prachtig huis!! Daar kunnen wij in de toekomst goed vertoeven:) Heel veel plezier en succes de komende maanden, maar ik heb zo'n gevoel dat dat helemaal goed gaat komen!
ReplyDeletex Suzan
Veel succes met jullie nieuwe en spannende uitdaging!!!!
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Frederik I
Hi,
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a really good website!!
This house is great, and it could be a wonderful bed and breakfast place to stay at for a few weeks!!!
Good luck with sending people all the best info.
Blog ya later!!!
larry
Waiting for the next post :-)Keep up the good work xxx
ReplyDeleteI like the whole idear very much and will recomande to my friends. One day I might even be around.... I Know you'll make it!
ReplyDeleteTake very good care of yourself and your handsome friend. XOXO Rita