Hi Devyn, We remember that time and my goodness it was stressful. I would tell myself back then to relax it will get done. But that probably wouldn’t work anyway.
The last two weeks most of the big and important stuff is gone. The remaining stuff I used a photo list of multiple items to FB, email and WhatsApp groups of friends. That worked really well to move the bulk of remaining items. The rest donate and donation can be deducted next year. It’ll feel great when it’s all done!!! Big picture!
If you need Paul and I to get your fridge full or bar stocked we can. LMK if you want us to do anything to the apartment prior to your arrival. We can work with Angela and make that happen. I had someone put everything together prior to our arrival and it was a big blessing when we arrived all jet lagged!! (We have your breakfast bar, bar stools and poof.)
Hang in there. It’s exhausting and exciting all at the same time. A crazy feeling. Can’t wait to hug you both and welcome you to Portugal!!
❤️ ❤️ Exhausting and exciting at the same time is so true! Thank you for the offer, we will reach out to you when we get closer. Looking forward to meeting in person in a few weeks.
Olá Devyn, we were some of the lucky ones with Newark last year, but we did fly to stay in our new apartment, for which we were already paying rent, and then, surprise! In only 4 days, we had to fly back to get our visas. There were costs, and anxiety, and worries that our upak crate would eventually be dropped on a busy city sidewalk outside of our apartment building. But then... It's all over and most of the nightmare scenarios never did materialize, and some unexpectedly lovely things will materialize. Although we are in Madeira, I hope that your experience in Porto is as easy as ours with warm wonderful new neighbors. And, next time you want to be frustrated about Portuguese bureaucracy, just remember what the dept of motor vehicles is like in almost any state in the US!
We don't even track the financial losses we absorbed in getting here, but, only a year later, it's all FAR in the past. Our financial analyst, who is totally financially conservative, was totally behind us and did not cause long-term damage. What we gain from the advantages of living here more than outweighs the momentary losses. It will pass. And you'll be in your new lives soon! Boa sorte!!!!
Devyn, sorry to hear all that you and Yoav are going through. Kevin and I are keeping our fingers crossed that your visa is approved soon!
I feel fairly confident that it will. Hopefully by next month. 🤞🏼
Hi Devyn, We remember that time and my goodness it was stressful. I would tell myself back then to relax it will get done. But that probably wouldn’t work anyway.
The last two weeks most of the big and important stuff is gone. The remaining stuff I used a photo list of multiple items to FB, email and WhatsApp groups of friends. That worked really well to move the bulk of remaining items. The rest donate and donation can be deducted next year. It’ll feel great when it’s all done!!! Big picture!
If you need Paul and I to get your fridge full or bar stocked we can. LMK if you want us to do anything to the apartment prior to your arrival. We can work with Angela and make that happen. I had someone put everything together prior to our arrival and it was a big blessing when we arrived all jet lagged!! (We have your breakfast bar, bar stools and poof.)
Hang in there. It’s exhausting and exciting all at the same time. A crazy feeling. Can’t wait to hug you both and welcome you to Portugal!!
❤️ ❤️ Exhausting and exciting at the same time is so true! Thank you for the offer, we will reach out to you when we get closer. Looking forward to meeting in person in a few weeks.
Wishing you good luck with the last steps on this leg of your journey!
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Olá Devyn, we were some of the lucky ones with Newark last year, but we did fly to stay in our new apartment, for which we were already paying rent, and then, surprise! In only 4 days, we had to fly back to get our visas. There were costs, and anxiety, and worries that our upak crate would eventually be dropped on a busy city sidewalk outside of our apartment building. But then... It's all over and most of the nightmare scenarios never did materialize, and some unexpectedly lovely things will materialize. Although we are in Madeira, I hope that your experience in Porto is as easy as ours with warm wonderful new neighbors. And, next time you want to be frustrated about Portuguese bureaucracy, just remember what the dept of motor vehicles is like in almost any state in the US!
There are costs... Boy are there.
We are incredibly fortunate that we have had the ability to absorb the costs (so far). But an extra round trip airfare and hotel still stings a bit. 😂
We don't even track the financial losses we absorbed in getting here, but, only a year later, it's all FAR in the past. Our financial analyst, who is totally financially conservative, was totally behind us and did not cause long-term damage. What we gain from the advantages of living here more than outweighs the momentary losses. It will pass. And you'll be in your new lives soon! Boa sorte!!!!
We have lots of friends that waited for their visas from their PT home. Nearly welcome…