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Time for some Eye Candy!

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I haven't shared any photos for a bit, and thought you may want some "eye candy" of Portugal.

This shot is a beach location in the Algarve.

This beach is outside of Porto - in the northern part of Portugal.

Still no VISA, but hopefully any day now.   They emailed me when my file went to the Portuguese Embassy, and said they would email when it gets approved, then put my documents in the mail.

BTW, government in Portugal have been considering changing citizenship requirement from 5 years to 10 years.    HMM, that may help! 

 

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Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner - the photos are eye-candy! Beautiful!

I hope you get your Visa soon. 

Apr 15, 2026 06:28 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Joan... hopefully that visa will come through soon. Not surprised at the extension for citizenship. All the western European countries have been tightening up all kinds of requirements for some time now.

Apr 15, 2026 06:29 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Wednesday morning, Joan. Thanks for sharing your photographs.

Good luck with your plans.

Apr 15, 2026 06:33 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

When I first saw the headline I thought you were writing a post about me. 

What a beautiful beach. You will enjoy it!

Apr 15, 2026 06:45 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty you crack me up.

Apr 15, 2026 12:43 PM
Michael Jacobs

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty - well, there is something somewhat delicious about delusion as countless seem to bite off more than they can chew.  

Apr 15, 2026 07:10 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Joan. May your visa be approved soon and you are on your way to Portugal so you can begin to regularly provide us with more eye candy. Enjoy your day and check the mail. 

Apr 15, 2026 06:54 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Joan - the countdown continues. . .  

Apr 15, 2026 07:10 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner  The grass always looks greener on the other side --- 

Why would you give up your US citizenship? Your pictures are beautiful, and I know you are excited, but ????

Apr 15, 2026 08:28 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Patricia, when I see these photos, I get excited, but then remember, no VISA yet.

Apr 15, 2026 08:35 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Nina Hollander, Broker I was rather excited about the extension, more time to learn Portuguese fluently.   HOWEVER, my friend reminded me, 10 years I will be 80 when I move back?   Will have to think about that!

Apr 15, 2026 08:36 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Lots to do, checklists to check, and waiting is a PAIN.

Apr 15, 2026 08:37 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty YOU ARE SO FUNNY!    They do have some gorgeous beaches in Portugal.

Apr 15, 2026 08:37 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Wayne, am waiting, and not so patiently now.  It is getting close.

Apr 15, 2026 08:38 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Michael Jacobs 13 days I will move into the Airbnb and start moving the last of the furniture into the garage.   Then on 5/1, the stuff I plan to keep will get moved to the storage unit.   5/4 I close.   

Apr 15, 2026 08:39 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Hannah Williams guess you haven't heard you can have dual citizenship.   I never plan to release my citizenship from the US, I plan to return after I finish exploring Europe.   I have so much to see still over there.

Apr 15, 2026 08:40 AM
Hannah Williams

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner  Thank you for clearing that up - 

Apr 15, 2026 08:48 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

HI Joan- That is an amazing rock formation. You are going to have so much fun exploring Portugal AND sharing your photos with us!!!   Your Visa will arrive soon!!!!!

Apr 15, 2026 12:45 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, let's just hope you are right.

Apr 15, 2026 03:07 PM
Candy Stevens, EA
Number Cruncher LLC - Overton, NV
Helping Clients Resolve IRS Problems

Beautiful pictures. I'm curious, why are you wanting to leave the US?

Apr 15, 2026 08:17 PM
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