2 Year Restoration - All we built on Abandoned land Timelapse

Two years ago, we fell in love with an overgrown piece of land and an old stone ruin in Portugal.
All that we've done in 2 years including the year before we started KZbin.
We've achieved much more than we imagined.
Welcome along and join us as we continue to restore the land and old stone house.
Meraid and Dan

[@vanshajbhaskar8971]

They are more fit and healthy than any average gym goer. Love them!!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@jwfinley7808]

Your living a great life!

[@NearbyVeggies]

We’re enjoying it 👍

[@UbuTube]

Makes me feel guilty sitting in front of my laptop, and just watching the video...

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@lisatheintuitive]

What a delight seeing a couple a bit older than myself doing my dream life! Gives me hope I still have time (I’m 44)

[@NearbyVeggies]

You have time.

[@markwhite5638]

Thank you for taking me along this never ending journey. Your friends are saints. Can't wait for your next progress report, but hurry up, I just turned 80. Ha!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Your comment really made me laugh out loud. Happy birthday 🥳

[@mesutozsen903]

Eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel video için kolay gelsin hayırlı işler....👍👍👍👍

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@milliebanks7209]

Love the fact that you are not spring chickens out there working! Have subscribed! Thank you fore inspiring the older generation!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Welcome to this lovely community of subscribers. Thank you 😊

[@eleonorastevic9448]

it' s great to have a companion who thinks in the same way as you do. I mean, both of you were ready to clear that abandoned land and to have your own fruit and vegetables. You guys are great! Inspiring story. Unfortunately, I'm divorced and it's difficult for me to dig, plant, etc. by myself. I do it, but it's really hard when you don't have a support and someone to motivate you when you're down. Wish you good luck , guys!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. We are happy we share lots of dreams. It is lovely to have a partner or friend to motivate. It’s nice to do things alone too even just a little. 😊

[@fotmar]

Exellent my friends -Exellent..!!!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@lolaost9559]

How lovely to see that old farm turn into your beautiful home and gardens. You 2 are obviously wonderful partners, and it makes me smile❤. Thank you for sharing your hard work.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@joberodrigues9635]

Everyone watching u guy’s must fill inspired by your hard working!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Susan.I]

Wow, gardening is a great form of exercise! You have lost a lot of weight since arriving! Not to leave out how fantastic the farm produces edible food!

[@NearbyVeggies]

It’s great, Linda. We always sleep well after a good day on the Quinta. (Farm). 😊

[@anniepetty1026]

Fantastic!!!!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Many thanks 😊

[@kdclothes]

The beginning of your amazing gardens.

[@NearbyVeggies]

It’s changed a lot 👍

[@dympnaodonnell4929]

You guys are truly amazing,what ye have achieved( in only two yrs) is fantastic 👏👍🌻🌳🌹well done for living the dream❤️

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@aking9999]

Well done, but I think a few machines might have helped, certainly a scrub Cutter, Chain saw and an excavator ! --

[@kathytucker2491]

Wonderful record of all your hard work thanks for sharing 🌺

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you too 😊

[@TEPO--]

WONDERFUL and such a dynamic and delightful couple ! Certainly seem to be sharing the joy of creativity, building, planting, growing and enjoying together. Dreamy

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@davidwilson1043]

Nice update, it's only when you look back like this you see how much has been done.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Yes it does. Quite an emotional video to make as we look back at everything. 😊

[@ИнтеллектИнтеллект-ш4д]

Hello from Kazakhstan👋. Well done! Well done! 👍👍👍👍

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you and welcome.

[@mk-xq1tt]

Lovely and interesting video. Looking forward to more.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@peterjensen1455]

Outstanding transformation over 3-years.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you.

[@elxakiltse8773]

that wall rebuild at 9:48 is so satifying to watch 🤩

[@NearbyVeggies]

And satisfying to restore. Thank you 😊

[@42apprentice]

Beautiful and life affirming, thanks! X Onward!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@krisrose219]

Lovely! Your husband knows how to do everything! Wishing you both the best!! From Chicago USA 😊❤️

[@NearbyVeggies]

He’s a great guy 🥰

[@miromedica7878]

Interesting animals, I saw a ring tailed civet and even a pine marten. The abandoned hinterland of all of Southern Europe has a myriad of hidden surprises.

[@NearbyVeggies]

We’re constantly surprised by what we see on the land. 👍

[@veroniquemora2683]

Tank you, Tank you, merci, merci de partager avec nous ce merveilleux projet !! Vous êtes tellement inspirants. J'attends avec impatience vos nouvelles vidéos !!🌻🌻

[@NearbyVeggies]

Merci beaucoup. 😊

[@onemuslim9313]

Wonderful work you did there May god bless you both with more happiness and abundance and prosperity.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@petersterling5334]

You have made a Great Farm out of your Land! Congratulations!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you, Peter.

[@nabillayoun]

You are beautiful. Spirit,soul ,& mind. You made me home sick for my home land lebanon. But Portugal is peaceful. Will continue to watch. God bless you

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@antoniobaptista9147]

Fantastic work and good taste, provided by Talented British Couple in Center Portugal! God bless You, Health and keep enjoying the beauty of "Terras Lusas"! p.s. Be resilient and safe of forest fires!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks and we’ll keep safe. 👍😊

[@salenleonila2912]

I pray that you two live the best of your lives in that great home of yours. I hope you could enjoy more the fruits of your hard work and labor. ❤❤❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@franzinauen8443]

I am glad you are two persons! What a work. And what a result. I am impressed! You'r working like ants. Stay healthy!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Love the idea of us being like ants 🐜 Thank you 😊

[@mariaameliamagalhaes8239]

Lovely Quinta. It’s a Paradise.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much, Maria 😊

[@ioanagherman5952]

WOW, that was a lot of work, but the way you restore everything is amazing. God bless you guys.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@jaimeochoa7256]

A labor of love and dedication....Bravo!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you.

[@offgridwanabe]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful life with us.

[@NearbyVeggies]

So nice of you. Thank you 😊

[@michelleclarke2792]

Watching this brought a tear to my eye. This is gruelling hard work, and both of you are totally committed. I’m full of admiration (not to mention envy) for all that you’ve achieved. Amazing and inspiring! I love the fact that you repurpose and reimagine everything. Congratulations!🤗🇮🇪

[@NearbyVeggies]

Brought a tear or two to me too when putting the video together. 😊

[@maryhauser6523]

You both worked hard enough and it shows, the Quinta looks just Wonderful, my uncle and auntie, are looking down and smiling , " Thank you for your hard work!". The water in that big well is very safe to drink, I drunk many glasses of water from there, in those days there was no bottled water, and I'm still alive , as for the little well , it terrified me as a child every time I walked up or down the stone steps that are beside the well.

[@thisorthat7626]

@maryhauser6523, how wonderful that you knew the property when it was owned by your relatives. It is a blessing that the land is being cared for again. You must be thrilled to see the progress and remember your visits to the land. Blessings.

[@NearbyVeggies]

We often wonder at all the work that was done here especially as we know that the land parcel was much bigger back then. 👍😊

[@gobuddygo1]

Lot's of hard, but ultimately rewarding work - Well done!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@AfricanSouthernCross]

Brilliant achievement, you two can be proud of yourselves…..Bravo !

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. We appreciate that 😊

[@heidiedwards4160]

What a transformation in 2 yrs congratulations on all your efforts...so inspirational 😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

We’re feeling inspired to carry on. Thank you 😊

[@maggiemorgan8422]

So good to see all the progress. Lovely voiceover x

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Made me happy watching you bring back that property. Clearly a labor of love.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. We do love restoring our land. 😊

[@kathleendenison8925]

You both have done a tremendous wonderful beautiful job on this property. ❤. I pray God keeps you both healthy and prosperous in your growth of body and land. Just beautiful.❤❤❤❤❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 🥰

[@Susan.I]

You two work very hard and your gardens show your work!!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@clarisse942]

Great video again just, like the others ❤💚 greetings from Clarisse

[@NearbyVeggies]

Many thanks 😊

[@glorialeopard8808]

Hello from Alabama, USA. Love your content. You both are hard working folks, awesome team. Look forward to more exciting videos. Everything looks amazing.

[@michalf6460]

❤ Love it a lot

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@wanderlust1238]

Great work. Very happy to see you people creating and restoring those garden and home.. Keep going..Love from India.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@marianela111]

What a beautiful journey. Thank you for sharing your story thus far. You are a joy to watch. Thank you for bringing life and beauty to this unloved piece of land. 😃🌻💞🐈🇬🇧

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks, Manuela. We get a lot of pleasure restoring the land. 😊

[@juana348]

Felicitaciones!!! Todo es posible con amor y trabajo!! Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

[@NearbyVeggies]

Obrigados 😊

[@carinavanacker4638]

Super thans

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@dreamterry]

I love that you allow us to listen to the healing sounds of nature, and that you do not add music!!!!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. Sometimes it’s too windy and we need some music. My favourite sounds are the sounds of nature including the wind in the trees. If only we could share what that sounds life. 😊

[@susanmuriellittle]

Never seen you before ,l can't believe what you have done. You, too, are fantastic. I'll be watching you all the time to see how your progress goes. Good viewing

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much and welcome along 😊

[@kamauwikeepa7308]

Thank you for sharing your journey clearing and developing your wonderful garden scape. You truly are a well matched couple with good skills and hard work. Keep setting goals as I am sure the pair of you are and having a mulcher is one of the greatest machines small plots could have. Love your videos and thoroughly enjoy following.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. We’ll keep on doing what we love. 😊

[@lisa-ul4vi]

The two of you are amazing! what a paradise you have built. I cannot wait to see what you do with the house!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Us too 😊

[@iainhall5477]

Mesmerizing

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@storiesfromthecascina]

Love the archway! Als also seeing you create it with only hand tools was very peaceful!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you very much. We enjoy the peacefulness of hand tools as well, though we do use power tools to get more done and be a bit easier on ourselves. 😊

[@storiesfromthecascina]

@@NearbyVeggies i can imagine! we intend to use both as well in our project in italy. ❤

[@listening500]

I think your care of walls is a credit to you and the land. Well done in everything you do.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@mm.6991]

👍Beautiful 😘

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks 🤗

[@Regina__Phalange]

Какие вы молодцы! Это очень вдохновляет. Thanks for the video.❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@darlenehundal7986]

Wow you two are a couple of peaceful warriors! This blows my mind as I sit on my sofa and watch your labour!!!👍🏻🌈💕

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you, Darlene. 🥰

[@ninemoonplanet]

You proved many things, that you can start a new life and find new goals while retaining some of the things people from the past have used. There is another British couple in Portugal that are doing much the same, with ecology and natural resources restoring land and homes once abandoned. "Work, Do, Grow" is their You Tube channel. Both of you have an amazing work ethic, a way to imagine a stone wall and build it. May this year bring far more satisfaction, good food, and certainly a thriving garden, grape harvest. 🇨🇦❤️

[@NearbyVeggies]

I love stones and the way they look as a wall. Thank you 😊

[@judyderieux8484]

Wow.....how special the two of you are and your friends...God's speed✨

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@stevendaniel8126]

You two deserve every good thing life has to offer. You've earned it 😉 Btw: I'm totally exhausted......

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you. You’re exhausted 🤣 That made us giggle.

[@angiemoore6518]

You have achieved so much in 2 years. It's good to look back and hopefully feel inspired to carry on!

[@NearbyVeggies]

It was quite lovely making the video and seeing the progress for ourselves too. 😊

[@ianandresen2326]

Excellent video! The place looks great! I truly enjoy sitting having a coffee and watching your progress! Alast my own garden is calling! The last time I commented the temp here was -16c ! Today it's 25c and we are dying because of the heat! 😂

[@NearbyVeggies]

Been a bit like that here too. 28c one day, frost the following morning. Ah, the challenges in the garden. 😊

[@brianquinn5060]

What a wonderful video. Thank you. I sure admire you both for your hard work.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@gregercarter1]

Amazing transformation! I enjoyed many of your episodes! Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@theresadunlop5602]

That was great! Beautifully put together! You two have done amazing things so far! Can’t wait to see what’s next! And what grows! Love all the gardening!!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks, Theresa. Great to read this 👍

[@katherineparsons9585]

So much work, looks amazing.. x

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@kellenkirabo5435]

Lovely and hardworking people ❤

[@mmondoks7180]

Oh... it's breath taking🥲 That beautiful life you chose in this incredible part of world❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@lesleytaylor1986]

Thanks for your very inspirational video I watched yesterday 😁 my garden is much happier today too . Have a great week guys ☮️💟

[@NearbyVeggies]

Enjoy your garden 🪴 and thank you for your appreciation 😊

[@joannenardoni17]

Thanks!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much, Joanne. We appreciate your support. 🥰

[@frederickchase]

A great record of two years of honest graft. BZ (Royal Naval parlance for "well done") to you both. You more than deserve your successes. We wish you a third year in the same vein as the previous two. Glenys and Fred Chase in SW France.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Do you say Bravo Zulu or simply BZ?

[@frederickchase]

@@NearbyVeggies Either will suffice, but eventually most use BZ.

[@ginettelabelle8160]

Hard work pays your place is beautiful. You two bring a lot of inspirations Bravo!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@normatomkinson2]

Enjoyed every minute, I will watch out for your next news, you two have clouds of energy, fantastic

[@NearbyVeggies]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you 😊 Lots more since that video.

[@JayDee-ck4op]

That was truly a pleasure to watch. I hope that little lemon tree is coming along nicely. Thank you for sharing 'Team Veggie' 🤠 🤠

[@NearbyVeggies]

Indeed it is 🤠🤠

[@mgoldfield5821]

Meraid, you NAILED those stone walls. Amazing work, you two. Love your channel, subscribed early on and love when you post.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks a million 😊

[@helenmenzies9488]

Didn't join you at the start of your endeavours but will continue to watch with great interest. I do wish I had been able to do this but maybe 20 years ago!

[@NearbyVeggies]

You’re very welcome here. Thank you 😊

[@dankevin1]

Amazing job is looking marvelous the farm . Blessings ❤

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@audreyhutchison3308]

Being a city girl I am in awe of your hard work and the wonderful results. So good to see the two of you working as a team and having the same dream.

[@NearbyVeggies]

We are so grateful that we are a team. Thank you 😊

[@sriambal6010]

Well done and good luck for your future.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@thelaw4654]

This looks like a kingdoms stories. And with the woman's voice is even better.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@FiscalWoofer]

What a wonderful journey so far!

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@victorfebo2672]

I am in love with your channel! I wish you both very long and healthy lives together.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@robinatkinson6499]

Well done your both hard working and deserve to succeed. Your just my kind of folk.good luck .👍

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks, you too. 😊👍

[@hoteldeideias]

simplesmente adorável

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@terezijakovacevic7389]

Bravo, bravo! I wish you health and joy so that you can enjoy your part of paradise together! greetings from Croatia

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you, Terezija. Welcome to our little farm in Portugal 🤗

[@elsafischer3247]

God bless both of you. I admire you both 😊

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😀

[@paisley293]

Meraid and Dan!! love, love, love your channel! ❣💞💚 Your enthusiasm, planning, knowledge, care, thoughtful attention to each detail, appreciation for old things with ideas for repurposing, enjoyment of nature and gusto for all that this new life is bringing you, and so many other characteristics are what makes me look forward to each of your new videos. Bravos! 👏👏Saude! 🍷🍷

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thanks so much, Paisley. 🥰

[@Susan.I]

Lots of deer and goats, wild boar, and so much mor native animals.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Some we don’t recognise yet. 👍

[@saleemmalik490]

You two are aesthetic and inspiring. I am 76 years old.All young people should watch your videos. If only to understand the "scale of the possible ". What love for the land and hard work can accomplish.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you, Saleem. 😊

[@arleenfotiu6095]

Seriously, you are one of my favorite channels to watch now. I love that you love the land and show the importance of gardening! Keep up the good work. Can't wait until you get to the house restoration.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Glad you enjoy it. We’re looking forward to starting on the house too. 😊

[@Mej_Javiky]

The transformation is amazing. Well done, and carry on.

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you 😊

[@christines5430]

Thank you for sharing your amazing journey. Wonderful transformation! You guys have really brought that beautiful abandoned land back to life. Well done❤👏🏽

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much, Christine. 😊

[@DavidWilson-wx1du]

Very proud of both of you I wish I had the energy you have

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank goodness for sleep 😴 to recover from the day. Thanks so much for watching and encouraging. 👍

[@jere5555]

Kudos to you. What a work of love. Wishing many good harvests and a happy home

[@NearbyVeggies]

Thank you so much 😊