Hopes and Dreams for My Off Grid Homestead in Portugal - Land Tour Part 2

The land tour of my off grid property continues, taking in the top two terraces which also happen to be the most cluttered chaotic! I have big plans for both of these spaces and I'll be working slowly towards achieving my goals.
I think I've got a beautiful property and I'm excited to share my vision with you!
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[@sashacat53]

I feel that you have so much going on that it is quite overwhelming just watching your video. I do like the idea of working on your front living area with a deck so you can enjoy your home when you make your cuppa in the morning. An outdoor kitchen is a great idea along that wall. Moving the Polly tunnel is also a good idea that maybe you can do while your family is there. An easy way to do that would be to buy a new one and put it down in one of the terraces first and then relocate the contents of your existing one and then relocate that beside it so you have double the amount of storage/usage space. No more fruit trees until you are able to manage them more. I wish I had the money to help you do just one of these things. Maybe contact the company who sent you your first Polly tunnel to see if they are willing to sponsor you again. Just my thoughts.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Trust me... I also feel overwhelmed! It's easy to let things get on top of me but then I also have to remember that there's no big rush. Yes I'm hoping to get a second polytunnel, good idea to contact them! Thanks!

[@suenunn9099]

I love the ideas you have for your space. Your vision is beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@madelinegoldingay6440]

It was a lovely tour of your land and will be so exciting to have your parents help to fulfil part of your dream. Love seeing the cats, they have a great life with so much freedom. Best wishes.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks! Yes these cats have a nice life with lots of cuddles!

[@WendyPerrins]

I don’t know if you can get weatherproof shade cloth in Portugal but it is terrific. We bought it by the meter but it also comes in a 30m roll and it so far has withstood hail, cyclones wind and very heavy rain. Coolaroo 1.83m natural weatherproof shade cloth by the meter Pillar 3.6mx10m 90% UV waterproof shade cloth in a roll. We have it covering our caravan and our outdoor area. We got the natural colour so we could get the light through it. We have had it up for 21 years and it’s still going strong. Love your ideas. Everything takes time so enjoy what you are doing without killing yourself doing to much at a time. I love the natural look you seem to enjoy so don’t listed to the people who seem to want to tell you what to do and how to do it. I think they forget that you are doing most things alone and like us you have very hot weather that just saps the energy out of you on very hot days. In very hot weather if you push yourself too hard you can get very sick. Slowly slowly is the way to go because you then enjoy what you are doing. From Queensland Australia

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement! I bought some good shade cloth but it’s not waterproof. I’ll want to get some waterproof stuff eventually, though!

[@juanitakauffman6336]

Enjoyable view of your property.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Glad to hear that!

[@woomobile]

Hi Kirsty, ive always loved your land and looking forward to all the things you have planned for it. The pergola over the future pool decking defo needs to be covered in grapes 🤪🤪 If it was my land there's a few things i would prioritise (got a funny feeling the year of the tool shed is going to be 2025 🤣) I would be trying to find a way to widen the access road, you have so many plans for your land and being able to get all your future materials delivered direct to each terraces would help you so much, and a bonus would be that it clears up the top terrace, for other stuff lol it would also save you so much time from moving things from the top terrace down to where its actually needed. The next thing i would prioritise would be making the steps bigger at the plunge pool. I'm ex construction health and safety and those steps fill me with fear of someone tumbling down them every time i see them. 🙈🙈 I defo think an outside kitchen would be great but would it be better down on the entertaining terrace?, rather than attached to the side of the house cause you're probably going to be cooking down on that terrace anyway especially when you have guests and its closer to the fruit and veg when it comes around to the times for processing it all. Can you get thinner IBC Tanks in Portugal? i know the area behind your house isn't big but if you could fill it with water tanks it would be a great place to store your water along the back wall, not only does it keep them out of sight, cause lets be honest IBCs aren't pretty lol but would help keep them out of direct sunlight and help prevent algae build up. I've seen a few rainwater catchment systems where they've used multiple blue barrels stacked to create water storage solutions and i think those barrels would fit in the space. Anyway sorry for the long post, my head is buzzing with all the ideas of things i would do if it was my land, so i can imagine you must be the same and loads of people will be giving you loads of advice lol Most important thing of all is that your parents and your friend arrives soon so enjoy the time with them xx

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Definitely grapes! I already have some growing and they're a decent height. I wish I could widen things but the land next door isn't mine and there are huge stones on my side plus the house limits things, too. Perhaps I can more my stones... let's see! I can also now get deliveries down onto Sinead's land, too. The entertaining terrace by the pool will definitely have cooking stuff too! In the future I won't have IBC tanks holing water, I'll hopefully magically find money for a 2,000 litre tank that's round and more vertical.... should help with space. Thanks for your ideas!!

[@woomobile]

@@PortugalfromScratch You never know Kirsty looking into widening the road might uncover some useful big stones for the toolshed 🤣🤣 I have had another idea about water storage solution which might solve more than 1 problem but don't know how to described what i mean so will email you a picture (which might not help describe what i mean lol) It might be a genius idea or totally stupid lol

[@nancibishof6462]

I think it helps to live in a place awhile to see how to develop it. You get to see how you use the spaces, what you would change to make it work better, and what your needs really are. I think your ideas for the different areas make sense and will eventually give you your perfect home.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes it's a slow process but I think by living here I see what works and what doesn't and it's a journey!

[@WendyPerrins]

You can get backpackers who have their own tent and all you need to do is feed them who can come and help you. I know you like to do things alone but sometimes you need help. You only need to have them for a couple of days and they could put up their tent on your lower terrace so they are not in your way. I watch a young man who is building his property up in the Italian Alps and this is what he does. Now the same people keep coming back each year if he needs work done. All he does is set them work to do and they sit around his outdoor fire pit to eat very simple meals he prepares. He gives them a beer or a wine as well. 😂 They live on his property in their tents away from where he lives. Good luck your ideas are great. From Australia

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I actually did a lot of volunteering like this and learned some great skills along the way. Managing volunteers can be a whole but thing and I'm just not set up enough either with time or financially for it. Maybe one day, though, because it would be cool to have help but also to offer people an opportunity to learn. I really appreciated that!

[@lisaelder2676]

Looking forward to watching more of your improvements, particularly your window! That will be so nice for next winter to have more light inside and great for this summer to have the tarp put away.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes! It's about time that tarp goes!!!

[@shehazi695]

Thanks Kirsty, I think one terrace at a time is a good plan. Look forward to every update, it’s all fun and inspiring.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks for following along!

[@FrenchMayo]

Maybe you could integrate a cat ladder or ramp into the wall or roof of your lean-to? You are so creative and I can't wait to see what you do next! Amazing work so far!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I’m going to make them something for sure… I have some ideas! 😀

[@Strooisuiker]

So, you have a lot of gread ideas and visions, but I wonder if maybe you would enjoy what you already have or have achieved more, if you spent just a little time every day tidying and/or weeding? Like say, at the beginning or the end of the day? I don't mean making it look prestine, just stacking buckets and bricks you have used, folding stuff, rolling up your water hose, or strim a dedicated area?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ya probably but there's always so many other things to do and it doesn't bother me so much. 🙂

[@Scruffychick]

Fresh figs are fabulous for breakfast. Spread toast with cream cheese or ricotta, layer sliced figs on top and then drizzle with honey.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

They really are! I didn't used to like figs but they're going on me.

[@bigythomas3264]

Thank you love your beautiful garden and wonderful landscapes very happy to see mikey and ginger show up today you are beautiful thank you love your channel good job takecare god bless

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks! I’m glad the cats made their appearance this time. 😁

[@monikacarless_wordwitch]

So many great plans Kirsty! I love that you're taking your time, letting the land speak to you as to ideas. What about having the on demand hot water heater on the back wall instead of side? Then lay some gravel behind the house there, good for drainage, and store long bits behind the house.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Oh that’s a good point… I bet it would actually fit there. Hmm… thanks for the idea!

[@raquelfernandez463]

Hi Kirsty.It'Raquel.I am So, So, So Proud of you Like a Grandma Proud of her Grand Daughter.You came a Long,Long way to make your House in to a Home.Keep doing great Work in and out of your Home.Love you and your Dad,Mom.❤ Raquel.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Haha that's so cool! I'm happy you're approving of what I'm up to and thanks for the support!! ❤️

[@polgarauk5606]

Love the land tour and your explanations of your possible (and definite) plans. I think you are wise concentrating on your summer terrace area for now. From everything I have seen on various videos summer's can be brutal heat there and you will need to be somewhere coolish and where you can actually even switch off from jobs and projects to enjoy life too. Having a space for friends and family is excellent too. Ideas yeah sorry I am not good on stuff like that especially not on fig recipes 😂 as I don't like them 😂😂 Take care, have fun and see you next video

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I don't like figs that much, either! 😁 Yes that lower terrace should be a great space with all the shade!

[@jennichristie5264]

Re figs, I sometimes halve then and then put butter and Marsala liqueur into a pan and par cook for a few mins (heating both sides) then serve as a desert with mascarpone (also yum with carved mango cheeks, skin on). Re shed, maybe tackle a few stones at a time using up a mix of cement each time. Easier on the back but gets it built over time. Fire pit with cooking grate at one of the seating spaces and barb-b at the other or both in each! It’s always nice to hv a heat source at hang out spaces.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Nice that sounds very exotic! Ya I agree... stone by stone, I'll get it done! I also love the fire pit idea... one day!

[@joanbroadway759]

I can't wait to see we you and your parents do with Lemon Tree Terrace!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Me too! 😁

[@deborahlee8135]

Really appreciate the land tours, i seem to have lost a sense of what is where 😂 Kirsty, can you use your map making skills to draw your land as it is now and your ideas for it? Long drop ... check where your water sources are down hill, i didn't realise you had so many water sources. I can just imagine a long table lunch under your lemon/olive on that terrace, cocktails on the deck, splash pool fun ❤ Slowly bringing tree heights down to make them manageable is a good plan. Fig, fennel and walnut sourdough bread 🍞 is the best use for figs, or fresh on a cheese platter IMO Outdoor kitchen area, maybe sink and pizza oven, quick and easy to make pizza and bread close to the house, near wood store on the sunny wall? It's exciting to be working on entertaining areas 🎉

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I have a map! Maybe I'll try to share it in my Q&A video. 🙂 The long drop will still go into a bucket, it'll just be much larger and won't need emptying as often. A long table would be great! Lots of great ideas, thanks!

[@livingadventures5623]

Really exciting plans! Thank you for sharing!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@theresalloydevans4862]

Wow, you cram so much into your half acre - it's my idea of heaven. Thank you for sharing your life with us

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes it's amazing what will fit! I love this small space and the design challenges it brings!

[@JoanOfArgghh]

Nice vision-casting for your beautiful property. Congrats on 10k subscribers!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks and thanks!

[@anniemac3075]

You have so many ideas, I know it's not your way but if you concentrated on one at a time & completed it you probably wouldn't have stuff all over the place in heaps which you then need to tidy up at some stage. I'd love to make the pieces of garden either side of the door directly in front of the house weed free & planted up for you & keep the gravel there raked flat so you'd have a chaos free zone to return to every day. The more jobs you begin then abandon until another day the more you have to finish & the associated materials are left lying around to sort out at a later date making yet another job to do. I know how you like to work so I know this will fall on deaf ears 😂! Hope your parents have lots of energy to help you get it straight before they go home again.... 😮

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Haha, yep! Unfortunately it's sort of a chaos place at the moment but it'll come together in time. 😀

[@anniemac3075]

@@PortugalfromScratch 🤗

[@lulubelle0bresil]

Loved the tour - so happy to hear you're planning to work on your window! I always envisaged a narrow wooden deck just out your door, so you'd walk out on it and it would make your living space bigger. Now a GRAPE PERGOLA, I LOVE the idea, gorgeous and feasible! Another major advantantage of your fig tree besides the figs- some shade, help in keeping the temperature down in summer, not to mention the beauty of it! Looking forward to seeing your parents next!

[@barbaranielsen2888]

So excited for your parents visit? Is Dad going to help with the tool shed?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Shade in front of the house is key and I can’t wait to get that space useable… and the window! This year I hope!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

My dad will be on deck duty and I’m hoping sinead will give me some help with the shed. 😁

[@Jaantoenen]

Your architectural planning is perfect for the lay of your land. Take care of yourself,you sound a bit slow and short of breath. Wish I was there to give you a hand. Overall the vision is beautiful. Cheers Kirsty 🎉

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Haha ya... sometimes those hill get to me and the new camera picks up the huffs and puffs a lot more clearly!

[@Jaantoenen]

@@PortugalfromScratch haha ...special effects camera eh

[@virginiajorgensen8614]

You have managed to do so much so far. Your ideas for the water tank area sound great. It will indeed be a nice area to hang out.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I think so too, thanks!

[@kathleenmurray6034]

Great tour. Can’t wait to see your deck. ❤🇨🇦

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Me too, thanks!

[@suenunn9099]

Could you relocate your water storage tank to the area behind your house?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks my future plan! I'm hoping for a 2,000 litre tank on a tower.

[@FromThePrairies]

You have a fantastic vision! If I may, don’t eventually start parking on the 3rd terrace, start parking there now! This is a lot of infrastructure work and that takes time so you may as well use the areas as intended and improve incrementally. I’d also get a garden shed type space on the garden terrace.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I should! But I spent a horrific amount of time moving top soil from the house terrace to be able to park and I'l not yet ready to do that and I'm afraid the soil will be too spongy... but let's see!

[@kathleenschmidt7074]

Kristy how about your entertainment area over by the not installed kitchen window? Make that area flat and bigger for table and chairs as well as plants using flagstone. I saw your drawings maybe a year ago of how you wanted things to look are you still thinking that way?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I am! I’d love to have a little table out front with a flagstone patio. It’s far away but on the list!

[@SuperToronto416]

Fig confit paired with Cheddar, Brie, Goats cheese. Yum!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yum indeed!!

[@jannetomlinson1831]

Still watch everything but haven’t commented for a while,a bit of preoccupation with health and family. FIG paste like quince paste fantastic with cold meats,cheeses,wine and beer. Also makes fantastic gifts or selling. Often seen in Aus at school fetes,very pricey.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I've had quince paste here on cheese and it's delicious! I'll see about fig paste... thanks!

[@avivat3010]

Hi Kirsty! Your dream sounds absolutely amazing. I know, from watching your designs inside, that it will all be beautifully designed. Could drawing a landscape plan help? it seems like you have things on your land that could go into a large storage shed for protection and to give you access to the land they currently sit on for strimming- bags of plaster, soil, pots, barrels, wood for building etc. I realize a lot of these materials are just now waiting for summer and your parents to come. Perhaps you could estimate by "inventorying" the square footage necessary to store those things inside with space to walk through and access that material. I assume the stone barn you're building is just for your woodworking tools and wood working? Also, having a place to dump the sand, gravel, fire wood, etc. in one service area, out of view, (maybe just a structure with great big doors and a roof,no walls, between your home/view, so that there is a consolidation of similar types of material handy, but unseen. Perhaps it can be located near your tiny house, on the other side the storage barn you're building. Perhaps where the hut with the seedlings is currently located, but in line with your new storage barn? You could build a cob and/or brick pizza oven and barbeque on a wall between the lower patio and long-drop toilet and water storage that could block the view from the patio to that utility area? anyway, just a few suggestions. I hope it helps. best, Angela

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Space is always an issue for sure. I'm planning a second polytunnel which might help. Materials have to go up top because of access to my land but eventually the work will be done and the piles will be gone. Thanks for your ideas! 🙂

[@avivat3010]

@@PortugalfromScratch I;'m sorry, this must have been one of those days. I take it back, it's hard to keep things looking good when you're in the middle of a job. There's no point in putting everything away. I'm sorry. 💗

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Don't be sorry, lots of great ideas in there!

[@lorimontcalm9086]

Great vision. I like the idea of having an outdoor kitchen/food prep area close to the house. Honestly it is exhausting to think of all the work in your future! I know you are hard working, but don't you ever get overwhelmed to the point of paralyzation? Hugs from 🇨🇦

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I definitely get overwhelmed but not paralysed... it usually motivates me. Especially knowing I want to keep making videos. 🙂

[@DonnaHenderson-km8fe]

Lots of work a head for mum and dad eh!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Haha, yep! Already putting in a big dent!

[@fayewhelan7209]

❤

[@PortugalfromScratch]

😀

[@susannemcmahon6093]

Can you put a drip hose from the spiket???

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes probably but I've been so lazy with figuring out irrigation. I'm hoping this year is the year!

[@bevdwyer2509]

Do you have a sketch done of your property out could show?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I made a file on illustrator and I should have shared it but I totally forgot! I'll sneak it in in a future video. 🙂

[@adamosman7284]

Hello

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hi!

[@eleanorluckhurst9192]

I think having a splash pool is a brilliant idea. I look forward to the deck your Dad is going to build. Wonderful ''hangoutible' to entertain and talk about projects with friends and family. and enjoy a drink.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Me too! I can’t wait to get that area tidied. It’s such a nice space.

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Great ideas Kirsty.💚 One suggestion, maybe plant lavender and Jasmine around your drop toilet, that way it will be sweet smelling.😁

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ooh excellent idea, thanks!

[@Marc-mo8bt]

Your land is nice, I like the elevated location and the terraces. I would also move the polytunnel out of sight to the parking terrace as it is ugly, though practical. For the top terrace you might create small islands with flowers or vegetables surrounded by stones with patches of woodchip in between. You might also think about moving your solar equipment out of the house to the side of the house as it seems to be quite noisy and you could use that space as pantry or storage.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Great ideas, thanks! I especially like the idea of little garden islands. 🙂

[@michelleellis8201]

All of your ideas sound so wonderful! Your land is beautiful and the views are amazing. As always looking forward to watching it all take shape! Take care! 😊❤️

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks! I agree... the view is really special!

[@7TerriPod]

You lucky girl, I love that land. So many things to do ,so much fun.❤

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I agree! I'm very lucky... so many opportunities to be creative!

[@jacquelinesmyth3167]

Wow loads and loads of projects, exciting times 😊

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Lots to do but I'm excited!

[@raquelfernandez463]

And I can't wait for your friend's to move already over there.To join you and all of you Ladies to Help each other a lot.And I am Happy you had Help with the People Coming today.I Pray you keep doing good with your Health and don't forget to take it Easy young Lady.Love Raquel.💕

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes it's going to be a lot of fun times in the valley!

[@vanessagray8604]

How about vines growing up the pergola, or perhaps bougainvillea if you would prefer a bit of colour…….

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I have a vine for the future front of the house pergola, but under the lemon tree will be a bit more shady... let's see!

[@sylviarestau1808]

I'm loving all your idea's, your place is very comfy and a great place to hang out. A outdoor kitchen has so many uses, canning, making wine, cooking outside so your house stays cooler. I love your channel. 🇨🇦

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Agreed! An outdoor cooking space would be handy. Thanks!

[@coritipton9071]

Great tour. The property will be so nice, but heaps of work. Just a recommendation, do the infrastructure first. Shed, deck, plumbing, etc. That way you dig up the area, build, then you can garden after. The front gate area is going to be so nice! I just want to volunteer for you for a week, and come and help!

[@PortugalfromScratch]

So much work!! But I'll get there one day. Yes the garden is all torn up right now for the infrastructure but it'll all be rebuilt better. 😀

[@JosettaHardisty]

A lovely outdoor kitchen would be OK for your hangout area.x

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I think so too!

[@jerrielindsey5939]

Cut fig open but not in half, place a piece of goat cheese in the opening wrap closed with prosciutto or other thin sliced ham and grill. Food of the Gods.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Indeed! Sounds divine!

[@Meezme060]

❤ Just curious if your allowed to open up the window area and put French doors there? For small spaces like you have it would really open up that space. My experience has been on prioritizing your living space first. That's typically were most people hang out, and adjoining patio areas. So many cool and interesting plans to make it your unique paradise. I look forward to your front home renovation and pointing of that area. Bringing the outdoors in and visa versa will not only give you an added functional courtyard but a wonderful place to chill. You have so much on your plate, but you can and will do it with your own creative personal touch, and having friends help is a huge energy booster, right? Good luck. I'm excited for you! Carpe Diem with passion ❤

[@PortugalfromScratch]

A functional courtyard is a huge goal of mine! But man... everything takes so long! 😁 I'll put a nice big window in there eventually and also have a hangout area out front. Double doors would have been cool, though!

[@Meezme060]

Your chipping away at it, so eventually it will get there. Good luck. Love your channel. ❤

[@etainepona4206]

Putting a covered porch on the front of the house would double your living space and provide shade and a nice eating sitting area

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I’ll have a shaded area there for sure! I can’t wait to be sitting out front. 🙂

[@gabrielebehr563]

Fig‘s oh yummie😋. You have done so much in the meantime. You can do it and your homestedt will look beautiful. I trust in you👍

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I hope so, with time!

[@princessza1000]

Hi. Do you know of any land for sale near you. You are living my dream thanks.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Hi! No sorry, I don't pay much attention to what's around. Only things right next to me and I've already got friends keen to find something close. I found my place on the Pure Portugal website... good luck!

[@Live-Your-Passion]

Have you considered moving the trees that are so close to the pool and water tank . I did watch it done on another channel

[@PortugalfromScratch]

No... they're very well established and I think I can find a way to manage the stuff that falls. Plus the shade will definitely be needed. 🙂

[@paulaguimaraes2148]

fig chutney. yum :)

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ooh! I'll try to make it!

[@portugal1969]

Great ,keep it coming

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Will do!

[@susangranger3089]

Great Tour of your Land. 🍋🥭🍊🍑 xx

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks!

[@busybeaver793]

Hello Kirsty. No suggestions except plug on with the work. I hope the weather is great right now for your mom and dad. I am certain you all have been enjoying being together. Take care.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Thanks so much! The weather haas been so weird though... but it's looking good for the next wee while!

[@fotmar]

Hello crazy girl/i read that they call you the girl of chaos/come on girl /Start a job and finish it / 1)do yoy know that has started the fire season???you must prune all your wild gras 2)i have many ideas for your land but you have your one ideas -ok its your land 3)some of them are a)dont make your toolshed in the place you planed -it will be ugly the place b)create a semi-closed semi-opened kitchen in all the place around the fig tree and table and sitting area and put there your barbeque/in the winter closed with windows and in the summer with opened windows -a cheap production c)take out all the inside kitchen and in that place put your office and open a window d) put stone breaks in the pool area a small table and chairs only for breakfast and afternoon-evening cocktails -not a big tale and barbeque e) transfer your plastic tool shed to the down zone near the well and create there the chicken house or your working shed near the water f)pick up everything that is all around and make the place clean g)create clean zones -zone of kitchen ,zone of pool ,zone of working space etc /i am sure that i ll see all these in a couple of years but i ll be patience.nice continue .oh i forgot ...i want to see your dad drinking a cogktail in the pool-it will be fun!!!😊

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Yes, be patient. 🙂

[@ruthlarson6334]

Love the tours. One request. Pan a little slower please, because when fast, can’t focus on anything and upsets my equilibrium (a delicate thing to be sure)😊

[@PortugalfromScratch]

A good call, thanks for the reminder!

[@weefatbobicus]

Not sure if you covered it previously, but did the property come with a habitation licence or did you have to jump through hoops to get one?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I haven't covered it, I haven't jumped through hoops. 🙂

[@annaroseferris]

What is going on under your neighbors olive trees that there are no weeds and it looks like a beach under them? Is that some sort of mulch?

[@PortugalfromScratch]

They attack it with a tractor and plow and also spray... I don't think it's a great way to do things but it's the Portuguese way. Everyone around me does the same... I prefer to cut the grass with a strimmer and mulch it back into the soil.

[@annaroseferris]

@@PortugalfromScratch oh lord! That’s insane!! Yes here’s to strummers

[@claudettefenton3454]

Hi, have you finished the shower .

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Nope, not yet.

[@katherinehofmann388]

Fig butter using fermented figs.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

Ooh yum!

[@coby6417]

🌟👏👍🍀💐

[@PortugalfromScratch]

😀

[@christinamirkovic3857]

Dreams of a summer night. All for the future. You have not finished any project that you started till now. You know that the bla-bla and ideas don't help to prove any work to your abandoned land, to your hoard, or at least to build your indoor bathroom, the last year. I am wondering how you can live in such a mess.

[@anabandeiradecarvalho1354]

I want to follow your videos to see how things are done but I find it difficult because you start a project, stop in the middle and go ahead to another one. Then some time later you come back, start again and stop. It is frustrating. I hope you will organize things. The walls are of different colours, it’s it is such a mess all around the place.

[@PortugalfromScratch]

🙂

[@PortugalfromScratch]

I have the larger projects organised by playlist and a few have been completed, but it's ok, maybe this isn't the channel for you. 🙂