CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S COMPLETED! Renovating an Abandoned Portuguese Homestead

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Theo and Bee gave up their busy city lifestyles in 2014 to explore alternative living, and have lived in vans and boats since then without looking back! Along with their cat Ginjey Bear they have been driving around the world in their self converted Sprinter van. However, when the global pandemic hit they began converting their abandoned stone barn in Central Portugal to turn into a wonderful tiny stone cottage. Along the way, they have rescued a playful cat called Furrnando and have a wonderful flock of Chickens!
CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S COMPLETED! Renovating an Abandoned Portuguese Homestead

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[@beckyfuentez4238]

The whole Fernando guided tour was hilarious!

[@lesliekwan6654]

The homestead looks beautiful. Whoever buys it is blessed to be walking into such a gorgeous place. So much love and passion building it

[@theindieprojects]

Totally ❤️

[@jaymurtagh]

Bee loved the tour with furrnando. You have a great sense of humour. It's great to see you in such good form, and you're looking so well. Theo doing a great job as usual. The off grid property is looking lovely.

[@carolynbeckett2011]

You were on form today Bee. Your play by play had me laughing out loud.

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Great to see your sense of humour has returned Bee. Thoroughly enjoyed watching todays video. Theo is doing a great job on the off grid property. Thank you. Take care and stay safe. ATB to you and all the animals.

[@theindieprojects]

Haha cheers!

[@maryedwards4118]

Looking terrific! Bee, you had me laughing so much with the tour and your “tour guide.” Blessings!❤

[@sharondunnigan1909]

OMG the walk was so funny I almost wet myself, ok I love how funny and happy life has you now. ❤

[@marshawargo7238]

Watch out, you won't be allowed in the house😂!

[@mladyleander]

LOL... Bee you had me in hysterics with your witch's trail, mermaids purse, the broken nut, etc.. keep the fantasy coming! your place is so nice and you both work so hard for it.

[@localsouptalks]

I’ve said it before, and I will say it again - you two have created an amazing transformation in this barn to home conversion. Kudos! Thank you for sharing this part of your life’s journey with us.

[@elizabethgrace5799]

Bea and the goats on a walk with Fernando the guide! So funny!!!

[@karenbradley8851]

Love your narrative down the many paths and sightseeing spots. Fernando is an excellent guide.

[@TMPbooks]

Furrnando's tour! 😂 Priceless. Thanks to all of you for bringing us along with your projects. ❤

[@joannebrenner6853]

Bee you made this video most enjoyable. Loved your humor. Don’t be too hard on Fernando, it was an off day for him.

[@theindieprojects]

Aw thanks! I’ll have to take your word for it…

[@paddysandymcmillan8160]

I love your quirky sense of humour Bee 😁

[@theindieprojects]

😅

[@deehalpern8988]

That Furrnando…what a character! 😂😂

[@debbieholman906]

Bee. You are the best hostess about your property. Love your voice and details you provide. Always interesting to listen to

[@karenwinton4148]

Bea , very entertaining walk today. Made me smile ❤️🇨🇦

[@rosbeaton637]

Not many sellers would go to the lengths you guys have to make the homestead ready for new owners. You always do everything to the very best you can and it's fantastic❤❤❤

[@laurascholz7334]

I love seeing both of you. I hope, Theo, is feeling better. Bee, I'm so glad you are back and better.

[@ILOLnumber1]

I absolutely loved Bee's commentary and real-time review of Fernando's guided tour! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🤣🤣🤣

[@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854]

Theo, you're amazing, is there anything you can't drive/operate??? 🤔😆 Bee, that was brilliant, loved Furnando as a 'turd' guide, I mean tour guide😜 Can I ask if you've heard back from the tests Theo had done? It's been on my mind ever since you mentioned it. You are creating a truly beautiful place for yourselves. To be able to live amongst so many trees and animals must be the best feeling ever. Do you have a trail cam around the 'mermaid's purse'? Would love to see who visits there.

[@lorriehall7243]

Bee you are such a delight! The tour you and Fernando took us on was a wonderful and you kept me laughing. It is truly entertaining

[@winisqm]

Many Blessings from me. You had a beautiful idea, much passion ,enough funds and plenty of stamina to execute your happy , wonderful ideas of a life style in Port7gal. Take pride in your idea and accomplishments . As a much older woman who has renovated a few homes in Colorado and California USA, I give you much credit for preserving abandoned buildings, returning them to their original footprints and essence using traditional and proven techniques to keep the structure true to its lasting beauty and intent. Bravo in so many ways. You have regenerated the fertility and encouraged the agricultural aspect of this property and have made a new start for this beautif land. Love, good health and prosperity to you both. Didi, Northern California

[@nancyheneghan4760]

Furnando’s stories are a riot😄. Had goats for 30 yrs and no goats don’t eat everything. I’m so jealous. Used to live on only 5 acres but no super close neighbors just miss the birds etc. Everything there is beautiful.

[@judithparsons1920]

Love how you dug that hole!! 👏👍 Bea- your tour guide is adorable!! ❤

[@rianahayes84]

Oh Bee, you are so funny, loved the tour guided walk with the goats. And of course, the rubble that got buried and everything neatened up.

[@LorrieMello]

Bea! More Fernando trail walks 😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@theindieprojects]

Haha I’ll try!

[@createandliveyourbestlife]

I HAVE TO PUT IT OUT THERE Bee and Theo. YOU BOTH HAVE SUCH INTEGRITY, to ensure when there are new owners of your Original Property which you so skillfully and loveling restored and improved can move in stress-free to just enjoy and revel in their new home -CONGRATULATIONS TO, YOU BOTH ARE INSPIRATIONAL AND SUCH LEADERS ON HOW WE ALL SHOULD BEHAVE. 🎉 THANK, YOU BOTH SO MUCH. ❤️🙏🏻

[@hariettajoosten4249]

awe Bee you made me laugh while on your walk. lol loved it, made my day!

[@ewabergmanholmberg2184]

I just love you, Bee 🙂 Thanks for a nice walk together with Fernando and all the goats. You are so inspiring and positive, you spread joy and I appreciate that very much. I am always so happy when you walk and talk about your beautiful surroundings :-) And Teo, he is also always so happy and positive about everything that needs to be done. You are a wonderful couple who share your life with us, thank you for that :-)

[@daffs0]

Absolutely loved this video Bee you are so talented with interpreting Fernando was in stitches 🤣😂 Off grid property’s looking good Thank you for sharing 😁

[@loricockerill3039]

Furrnado is quite the tour guide😂

[@lisas5404]

Bea you are hilarious. I loved the commentary of the tour. Honestly, Fernando's behaviour on the tour deserves stars knocked off his review! How rude & brazen of him to do a turd in front of you!😂. The surrounding land where you are must be such a joy. Well done with the off grid property & the care taken in getting it ready to sell.

[@crazylady9646]

It’s so lovely bee to see you getting so much joy from your beautiful property and so much to see in your lovely Forrest ❤

[@theindieprojects]

Thank you ❤️

[@alaenke]

Love the Furrnando tour guide info😁😁😁

[@thizizliz]

Yeah, that tour guide didn't even wash his paws after voiding. Harrumph. No Tip! Bee, it is a joy to hear you making jokes again and sharing your love for your beautiful home. Oh, our neighbor goats won't eat weeds at all, but they moan with pleasure when we trim the fruitless mulberry trees - they LOVE the leaves. Such fun animals. I should try throwing them an apple core and see what they do with that. Theo is doing such a great job on the 5 acre property. Being all clean and tidy should help it sell faster and for more money. I surely hope so.

[@Sweatpea12]

Half expected to see Theo dressed as a Mermaid in the purse ! 😂😂

[@valwiseman]

god bea thank god you are feeling so much better cos your sense of humour is fabulous , lol x

[@theindieprojects]

Haha cheers!

[@Forestcityflygirl]

loved Fernando's trail walk...giggled all the way..he's so clever

[@lovek2us]

Hey guys. I absolutely loved this video. Theo is always hard-working and gets it done. Looks great Theo, John, and Tom. But Bee, you are the headliner for this video. I was laughing a lot through our walk on your land. Fernando was a pretty good tour guide, but you're right Bee, he was pulling our legs. I think I saw him having a laugh behind a tree. Seriously, Bee I'm so happy for you, that you're feeling better. That's great for both you and Theo. Theo, I hope you're feeling well also. I'm looking forward to the next video. Hugs and love you guys

[@0HARE]

What a lovely episode! I so enjoyed the look around the property with Bea & Fernando, and all the excavation & landscape work by Theo & crew. Nicely done all around. Wishing you all well.

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Brilliant, my darlings! I loved the tour😂❤❤

[@alvaplays7833]

Happy to see you both🎉

[@Rags2Itches]

LMAO Bee. You really need to write a kid's book about Furrnado the Trail Guide.

[@julietdavenport-corry3939]

😄😄😄I must be the first one on - well done to you both a lovely property 🤗❤️🇬🇧

[@theindieprojects]

🏆👏

[@unattendedgrandma4073]

Bee, thank you for the silliness with Furnando and the goats while on your walk, It reminded me of the stories my mother would tell about walks with her cats through her (and my father’s) one acre of forest and meadow.

[@saraloverock2010]

Loved the Fernando Tour! Bee, you’re hilarious, 😂 so great to see you so happy and relaxed these days. ❤

[@marciashedeck6342]

I loved the walk with the goats and Fernando's tour! His naming game is spot on and Bea you are an awesome tourist! LOL We need more of these walks with narrations, I love following you guys and your sharing of your journey. 😍❤

[@shabbysuse7821]

Looking forward to more Fernando trail walks😂

[@marciajenkins819]

The walk Fernando took you and the goats on was great and I loved the fun commentary, Bea. Everything on both properties is looking wonderful.

[@tammynorris3093]

LOL, Bea, Fernando's tour had me laughing the whole time! He really has too much time on his hands......LOL🥰

[@spongebobsqueeze]

The soil you are digging up looks incredible. That place is a farmer and gardeners dream.

[@terryw]

loved the story time walk!! somebody should be writing books!🤩ty

[@marylouschubert2974]

You both should be very proud❣️ Wishing you a buyer who will love your homestead as much as you. Also appreciate all the blood sweat and tears that went into making it such a special place 👍🏻🥰

[@suehall3298]

Brilliant great job Theo & boy's 🤗👍🤗👍🤗👍 Bee love the tour with the goats & Fernando Bee love your commentary great fun 😂😂😂 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@lorimontcalm9086]

Am loving Bee's commentary!! The off grid property is looking fantastic!! Hugs from 🇨🇦

[@treehuggingmusician595]

Great video. Good job on the off-grid property. Bee, your walk with the goats and Fernando was very entertaining and funny. I smiled during the entire tour.

[@suzanneeichman9576]

Bee you walk in the woods your “guide” and the goats was HILARIOUS! Love you 🥰

[@debbiedusterhoft2870]

I can’t imagine when you put your first property up for sale that it will last very long. In some ways it must be hard to sell it but your love for Miracle Mountain shows whenever you walk around it. Take care.

[@colleenrodamer9497]

Love ur Sense of humor, yours and Theo’s many blessings from North Texas❤

[@kathleentiller8203]

LOVED the guided walk through the forest!

[@theindieprojects]

🦌

[@OffGridWithTheUdens]

You guys have come so so far.. absolutely stunning. So good to see you smiling Bea 💚❤️

[@theindieprojects]

Aw thanks Guys!

[@norawhite6612]

Well done Theo, your hard work looks beautiful. Bee good health suits you, your true personality shines bright. Ever thought of writing about your tour guide ? He’s priceless but a bit of a fibber.💕🇮🇪

[@tunanoodle]

Very enjoyable, well done both of you but Bee gets the prize for entertainment value 🎉

[@drddianesbryant]

Such a delightful walk with you, Bee, and I didn’t even break a sweat! Here in Florida, it’s getting HOT (and it isn’t even summer yet). Theo, the off-grid property is looking great! If I were’t 72 years old, I would consider becoming a part-time resident of Portugal, but alas, I’ve exceeded my expiration date for such ventures. I must leave that sort of things for younger and braver whippersnappers. I do so love your videos!

[@lisantica842]

That tour has the beginnings of an awesome children's book!

[@Annboulderkodak]

Bee you had me laughing out loud with your complaints about Fernando the questionable tour guide!

[@maryellencook9528]

Well done, Bee and Theo! I imagine that the excavator will be a big help in clearing the pond at the homestead. Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳🎉

[@theindieprojects]

It’s been an absolute gem!

[@sherrywarren-biers3327]

A great clean-up job done by Theo and friends plus a wonderful walk through the magical forest with Bee and her animal companions! 🌲🌿🌲🌿🌲🌿

[@patriciahagedorn5694]

Your property is so beautiful and green right now. I love all the fruit trees. I was wondering if you might consider picking and selling some of your fruit to the community? Maybe you could set up a little fruit stand and display baskets of fruit for sale. Don't know if you have much traffic near your property but if not perhaps there might be a farmers market in town where you could sell fruit. Better yet, open your fruit orchards to the community one day a week and let people come in and pick their own fruit and charge by the basket. We do this method where I live and pick apples and avocados by the basket .

[@theindieprojects]

Thank you!

[@michelecarroll8168]

😂😂😂. I loved the walk and commentary with Bea. Fernando and his star ratings had me on the floor laughing! 😂😂😂

[@barbcolvin1531]

Bee,you are a marvelous story teller...loved your stories...hope you tell more of them lol❤

[@theindieprojects]

Thank you, I will!

[@lzee6875]

I agree, I love your sense of humor. I can't wait until your next adventure. 🇨🇦👩‍🦼🐐❤

[@edwardseth1230]

Theo get yourself a thumb kit (piping and the joystick control for the thumb) for the excavator ... it will be easier for you from the cockpit by using the thumb and the bucket to pick stuff up that you've not be able to do without the thumb.

[@70foolio]

I ❤Bee and the goats 🐐. What a lovely walk up the mountain ⛰️.

[@getlostwhenwondering393]

Aw Fernando always the adventurer. So happy to see the magical land.

[@Jquintan8]

I’ve been watching you guys for years…i stated as a labourer, now almost retired machine operator. Your final landscape project is genius. Your skills operating that lil kabota my friend are amazing. May our Universe keep shining on your projects. Thank you for the great entertainment.

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks so much for the lovely comment ☺️

[@loril.mangold8160]

I think it depends on what kind of goat, because there are goats that will eat anything

[@SJC49]

Great job, Theo!😍🇨🇦

[@tinamincheski2195]

Fun show today ! Thanks !!

[@ChristineC-nk5fd]

I love seeing the cat and goats go on these walks. Beautiful and hilarious walk today. Nice to see the “pit work” finished. Much love to you and all the critters ❤

[@theindieprojects]

Can’t go anywhere without at least one furry friend keeping us company ☺️

[@darrenleigh201]

Love Bee's wit. With a straight face, no less!

[@hvanderp578]

Love your land , y can go undisturbed with all the animals, great. Your stories are very entertaining and Fernando is the best friend one can have, he makes you laugh.

[@divorcetherapytraining]

The Fernando tour was pretty funny. I love your sense of humor. lol

[@karendavis2977]

You all have just the most beautiful land there where you are ! And I do love Bees humor with the animals !

[@cherylwarburton5055]

Oh looks amazing, you’ve done so much work to get where it is at

[@theindieprojects]

Thanks!

[@jomac3381]

Haha loved that thank you Theo, Bea, Fernando and the goat gang 😍🤣

[@sassyh154]

Loved the tour with Fernando as the guide Bee... you had me chuckling away here, must admit, was a bit disappointed in not seeing the mermaid, hahaha.... The off grid property is looking amazing, you are both doing a wonderful job. Cheers for sharing.

[@eileenmetzkow8475]

Theo, Great Job cleaning up that pile of ruble. Bea, you shouldnt listen to Fernando. 😁😂😊😊😊💕💕💕🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@user-hw6sx6rt4m]

I really enjoyed Fernando's tour!

[@tigercatartist]

Bee you were hilarious talking about Fernando. I do the same thing with my cat. Like saying he's been reading my text messages. You'd make a fun girlfriend. Thanks for the smiles.

[@jdkerk]

Bea, you were absolutely hilarious in this one!

[@lornahardin4563]

OMD! Bee, I love Fernando's trail guide stories. Theo, great job on the barn house property. You guys are rocking it.

[@keithr6572]

Fernando should write children's book, Life On Miracle Mountain. I'm gonna assume he works pretty cheap, i.e., a nice steady supply of catnip, unlimited belly rubs and cat food. And since he can't count money, well, I mean, what he doesn't know won't hurt him, right? It's also totally amazing that you speak cat.

[@lorawiseman8847]

Lovely video. The forest tour was so great. The tour guide Furrnando is young; he will surely improve with time. 😊

[@ZanGypsyQueen]

I’m so pleased that Fernando has matured as a human interaction guide and interpreter. I too have an animal friend that is assisting me with my cross species linguistic development . Well done you for being such an attractive student.

[@theindieprojects]

He’s come leaps and bounds since we found him in the street. He’s still trying out different avenues for work but I don’t think guiding should be his main focus 😅

[@tiaaawhite5903]

I have a female cat that looks like Fernando. She goes poddy by our apricot tree. Went out there to clean up, nothing there. I had dung beetles there. In Italy

[@RunningGreyWolf]

Great work on your old property Theo! Bea those ferns are spectacular! You could transplant some around you new home in your flower beds. I'm so glad to see you feeling great & cracking jokes 😂🤣🥰.

[@elenitourlotoudesousabrito8971]

Missed your humour. Enjoyed this clip. An off day for Fernando.

[@leahpeterson39]

You are hilarious! So happy that you are feeling well again.

[@madisonlee6752]

Bee. I just love you. You made me giggle and cackle! I so needed you today😂❤

[@theindieprojects]

Glad to be of service!