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Three weeks from today I will be on the plane to enjoy my retirement in Portugal.    SO, still so fun to see different areas of Portugal I have not seen yet, BUT WILL.

To finish my immigration, it could take 3-4 months more after I get into the Country and get to the AIMA office with my attorney.   They keep my passport, so I won't be able to get on a plane anywhere, so will do some road trips around Portugal and see some of these stunning sights in person.

This waterfall is located in the Northern Part - Peneda-Geres national park.

This is a historical village of Sortelha, which is near the Spanish border a bit Northeast of Lisbon.

Getting so close....

 

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Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

How exciting, I am sure you are counting down the days. You will need a schedule for all the day trips you can make.

Apr 21, 2026 07:51 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

You can't go around the EU with just an EU Visa? Well, you will need the time to learn Portugal anyway.

Apr 21, 2026 08:56 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

What an exciting next chapter. Portugal has so much history and natural beauty to take in. Wishing you smooth travels and a wonderful transition into this new adventure.

Apr 21, 2026 09:34 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Beautiful pictures, Joan. As for travelling around as foreigner without your passport, you should find out if you can get some other sort of ID in lieu of the passport. These countries can be very persnickety is you don't have proper ID.

Apr 21, 2026 10:34 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Joan- it's hard to believe that THE day is almost here!!!  How are you studying to take a driving test???

Apr 21, 2026 10:34 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner I can't believe you are leaving --  😌

Apr 21, 2026 12:32 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Nick, it will be here before I know it, and probably before I am ready!

Apr 21, 2026 12:37 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty while the 2nd half of this VISA process is happening, the immigration office holds your passport, so I can travel within the country while I am waiting.

Apr 21, 2026 12:38 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Gwen, there is so much history within the country.

Apr 21, 2026 12:38 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Nina Hollander, Broker according to what I have read, it is ok to have your driver's license for ID within the first 6 months, and by then I should have my Passport returned.

Apr 21, 2026 12:40 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner hi Joan... after I was legally authorized to live in France I received a 10 year Carte de Sejour... which is a residency card that I used as my primary identification so I didn't need to go around with my passport. I used it as ID to write checks, etc.  I don't know if Portugal has something similar, but you should find out. 

Apr 21, 2026 12:47 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Nina Hollander, Broker I have a Google meetup with my Portuguese Attorney tomorrow morning, so will ask him about that too.  THANKS.

Apr 21, 2026 01:07 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, what I have read, since I have been driving for years, I have to go in, fill out an application and get my license.

Apr 21, 2026 12:40 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Hannah Williams you need to stop that.....  It IS happening.   It will be a good thing to be able to travel all over Europe!

Apr 21, 2026 12:41 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I'm excited for you! Whoo hoo!

Apr 22, 2026 05:55 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Thanks Kat, I am too!!!

Apr 23, 2026 10:13 AM