Let’s start with the obvious: the journey here deserves its own post — and Stacey is going to tell that story when she’s emotionally recovered enough to type without breaking into a cold sweat. All I’ll say is… two kids, three pets, and almost everything we own in the world made it across the Atlantic…
Visas Approved: The Beginning of the End (and a New Beginning)
The phone rang. It was the consulate. And just like that—we were approved. After weeks of uncertainty and holding our breath, this one short call opened a door we’ve been knocking on for months. The relief came in waves—first disbelief, then laughter, then tears. We’re officially moving to Portugal. It’s the news we’ve been waiting…
✈️ Four Weeks to Portugal: What’s Going On and What’s (Still) Up in the Air
Today is a milestone kind of day. It’s July 2 and our lease in Portugal officially began yesterday. So did our international travel insurance. And we’re flying out in just one month — one-way — on August 3.I keep staring at the date on the calendar and thinking, This is real. This is really, actually…