Retirement Winter In Alabama Gulf Shores

[@kpoulter3586]

We just got back from travelling throughout Portugal, Spain and Morocco. I agree with previous comments, Covid is here to stay and we must keep on living. My husband and I have all of our vaccinations, and we’re so happy to get out and travel. We are from Ontario as well, and for two years stayed close to home. We have to make the most of our time. Life goes by so quickly. We are already planning our next travels. Once you start to travel again, you get the travel bug, and it makes you want to get out and experience even more! Enjoy!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes we agree once you start the travel bug comes back and we have to learn to live with Covid or Flu or the next new bug 🦠glad you had a nice time enjoy your weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@richardpodnar5039]

I like your surprise and delight with everything you've been seeing on this fabulous trip. Lots of out-of-the-way discoveries and best-kept secrets! So glad to know that none of us have to travel far to see what you've been seeing and experiencing. A pox on the rest of the world --- I love the USA best, especially for great places to travel! You kids have once again brought it all into focus, as you do so well with all of your videos on every subject. Safe travels, you two!🙂🙃

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much! 😊 Richard , it’s fun to see so many new places and the wildlife is amazing have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@maryjoan4128]

I agree 100% go while you can,, my sister just fell and broke her wrist, sounds like a little thing, but it was a game changer for a good three months ,,,,,,especially if you are single, GO GO GO ! while you can,, is my motto, FYI for all the single people out there,,,,,, there are lots of solo travel groups and tours available, so many people do not go because they are not a couple any more,, JUST DO IT😁😁😁

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much for sharing Maryjoan and reassuring that even if you are single just go for it and find a group or tour that will give you great experiences Cheers 🇨🇦☕🇺🇸

[@passingthroughtime3033]

Looks Beautiful and pleasant there. Peace and quiet. Alabama can get chilly spells but not a real winter. South Florida and the Keys stay in the 80s Farenheit year around. Thank you for showing us this lovely quiet area. The sky is so blue!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We are having that chilly spell right now 💨, with all the hurricane damage we thought that being further South wasn’t an option Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@passingthroughtime3033]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Really? 99% of Florida got no hurricane damage. Disney world reopened the next day. There are over 400 cities, towns and beach resorts in Florida. The hurricane only did heavy damage in one fort Meyer's and on Sanibel island.

[@2010katak]

I take 2 lbs if fresh shrimp, add beer to cover in a pot, add some McCormick Old Bay Seasonings to taste. Boil a few minutes til done

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds wonderful 😋Les Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@miriamdavis1481]

As a child, I used to swim in that lake. Which has alligators in it. Oh, those were the days! :)

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Oh yikes 😱🐊Happy Thanksgiving Miriam Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@smokinop]

Welcome to the South! Love your videos.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you like them! enjoy your weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@jdollar5852]

Mo-Beel. Doffin Island. It's a gulf, not an ocean. Now that the vocabulary lesson is over. I lived in Alabama for 50 years and never visited the places you mentioned. I've been to Mobile many times but never to Ft Morgan. There's a reason that people snowbird along the Gulf Coast us the moderate weather. Destin and Panama City Beach are big Canadian snowbird spots. When we owned our PCB condo we rented it from Jan 1st through April every year to a couple from Canada. Indian food is not a traditional beach food. Don't worry about eating the shrimp. Too bad the Apalachicola oysters aren't available. They shut the fishery down a couple of years ago to let it recover from over-harvests. Glad you guys are enjoying my home state. Stop in Huntsville on your way home and visit the NASA facilities.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for sharing we are enjoying being here Cheers 🇨🇦☕🇺🇸

[@scotteastin1433]

Glad you enjoyed the trip. I went to college in Mobile and my family had a house for years in Fort Morgan. Fairhope is wonderful as well!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That’s great Scott we loved our visit to Fort Morgan it was very interesting have a wonderful week Cheers 🇺🇸🍷🇨🇦🙂🍺

[@nobiawilliams8601]

You mentioned Dauphin Island. That is also a nice place to visit. Bellingraph Gardens is also a good place to visit. They probably have It decorated for Christmas.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for the tips!

[@carollarsen8310]

September gone for ..30 days…two 75 year old seniors did a self directed tour of Budapest,Vienna,Prague,Copenhagen. It was safe, in health and in areas we travelled. We did planes,the trains, buses, cabs, metros. Get out there and travel. The runway got shorter because of the two year lockdown. Have no fear it is wonderful out there. Cheers.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much Carol you are an inspiration!

[@kathydavis6408]

I am so glad you two are enjoying my home state of Alabama. I am in central Alabama and have visited the Gulf Shores and surrounding areas so many times in my youth. You are making me want to visit again 🙂 I enjoy your videos and I have learned so much from you. Thank you. Enjoy your stay 🏖

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much Kathy for your kind comment, we are so taken by the beauty of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, the nature is wonderful and everyone we meet is so nice!

[@nmcclanahan969]

I share your concerns about air travel because it has changed a lot in the last 3 years. It seems to me that I've lost my know-how about international travel, especially when the trip implies 2-3 connecting flights. One needs to steel their nerves when going through airports and flying as airports have large crowds, long lines, and crazy people to deal with on top of airline issues. It feels overwhelming, however, things will continue to be pretty shaky for a while so I may have to bite the bullet and go see my toddler granddaughter before she goes to college😂 Thank you for your encouragement to go out there and the inspiration to be brave enough. Alabama shore looks beautiful!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Your welcome Niculina, not sure we have all the answers but we feel better after this trip and hope it gives more confidence to others we are glad we came Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@HNCLASSOF1970]

We traveled to Portugal in May 2021 on a organized tour and truly enjoyed ourselves. With all the wonderful information you have shared we are returning to Portugal in late February for three weeks. We used your tips and will be enjoying our time in the Algarve.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Great to hear John that you had a great time and are going back , we might even bump up to you in the Algarve Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹🇺🇸

[@bernadettecaullay5947]

Hi you two! We sure do enjoy watching your videos...the Gulf Shores are beautiful! We just recently retired and are looking forward to traveling soon! Our daughter and her family live near Pensacola and we were just down in Alabama very close to where you are for our granddaughters dance competition. One place she said you should really try to see is the U.S.S. Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. Pretty amazing she said! Make sure to stop in to Bucc-ees if you get the chance, fun place for gas, food, goodies and souvenirs! Happy Travels!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Bernadette, we did see Bucc-ees on the way here. So much to see and time is slipping away. It's been fun just hanging out by the sea.

[@bernadettecaullay5947]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement yes, the ocean is a healing place to be

[@AhJodie]

Thank you! There is a spaceship looking cloud at12:48. lol

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Good eye!

[@AnnMitt]

Thank you for sharing. The sunshine 🌞 must feel awesome. It's cold and windy here in Michigan😕.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It is nice to have felt some warmer weather Ann Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@katrinaahern7251]

Loving your Alabama videos so far. My hubby and I are both immune supressed and where pretty nervous about travelling. We shielded for a long time. We're avid Portugal travellers and visited several times in the last few months. We travelled to Florida in September and guess what, we caught covid, after 2.5 years of managing to avoid it. I definitely think you can do the best you can to stay safe but at the same time you have to live life to the fullest. Love your videos.x

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sorry you got Covid Katrina , but glad you managed some travel , we agree you have to find a way to be safe but still live your life Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@juliemarkham4332]

What an awesome place to walk about. I, too, would love an ocean view to watch the dolphins. Sounds lovely. Yes, collard greens are very good!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad you enjoyed watching Julie the Dolphins 🐬 are wonderful and the State Park is great to walk around Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@ddavidson5]

We winter in Mexico for 5 months where we have a place but, except for 2020 and 2021, we also spend a month travelling somewhere else. I am conscious of the sand slipping through the hourglass of time and feel that due to the pandemic we've lost time that we will never get back. Most often we travel somewhere in Europe, though in 2019, and just a couple of months pre-pandemic, we spent 5 weeks in Australia/New Zealand. After our trip to Egypt in the fall of 2023 we are going to be exploring North America more, which is less strenuous than overseas travel (a consideration as we age into our 70s) and there is so much to see on this continent. Enjoy life while you can, you never know what is around the corner.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for sharing your plans have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@tanyajohnston8262]

Do or find it safe in Mexico? My daughter and family are going for about a month and I will admit I am worried.

[@tanyajohnston8262]

I’m asking ddavidson5

[@ddavidson5]

@@tanyajohnston8262 Where we are we feel quite safe and don't have concerns in that respect. I would say it's like anywhere, if you go looking for trouble you'll find it. Really, it comes down to common sense. Don't go walking down dark empty streets late at night and don't be out a 2am trying to score drugs (or hang out with people that do) that's just asking for trouble. I am sure they won't do that but when you hear in the international news about some shooting or something that's usually what's been going on behind the headlines. In general I find the Mexican people to be warm, welcoming, hardworking and honest. For some perspective I saw in the news this morning that six people were shot dead on Tuesday inside a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia. Would you feel nervous about them spending a month there?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@ddavidson5 Very sad news this morning guess we all have to be careful and as you say use common sense 🇨🇦☕🇺🇸

[@SilverTurtle65]

Getting good sleep is the key to mental health so if your not sleeping good you're anxious and that's the main thing that's causing anxiety. Safe travels.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Good advice Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@phildodd5532]

Sounds like you are enjoying being out and about again. Wonderful. Enjoy, stay well, and stay safe ! 🤠🍓🍷🍷

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes we are enjoying Alabama Phil it’s nice to be travelling again have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@thetiredtourist3927]

I would think getting covid in Alabama and Florida would be at least as likely as getting it in Portugal... covid or something like it is here to stay. Keep up with your shots and live life to the fullest.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Great advice thanks for watching Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@thetiredtourist3927]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement not to mention, you guys looked very laid back and chill, hanging out in Southern Portugal.

[@elterrifico9522]

Yes, Yes. Keep getting jabbed. 🤣🤣🤡

[@IamaDutch-Kiwi]

Good on you for resuming your travel adventures. Like @thetiredtourist said, The virus is here to stay, ( like thousands of viruses we don't even realize exist). Carpe Diem. Alabama looks lovely and now you have another address to visit for further discovery. Happy travels and greetings from Australia. 🎶🍷 💖 🇳🇱 🙋‍♀ 🇦🇺

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Anita we are enjoying Alabama for so many reasons , hope you are enjoying your Australia 🇦🇺 visit and yes all these viruses 🦠 are here to stay we just have to learn how to live with them Cheers ☕️🇦🇺🇨🇦🇺🇸🍷

[@qq2441]

Great video guys....love that boardwalk! You're living the dream...i think you have me sold on Orange Beach, Gulf Shores 😎🌞🌴🍹

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

You should! it is lovely here the Gulf State Park Alabama is amazing Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@joyorr9430]

Check out Southern Florida! Everglades etc. Weather is great tournament winner there is so much to do!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Joy!

[@christopherbarker976]

Hi Tina & Norm good to see you both again it looks lovely but it will be nice to go back to Portugal 👍😊have a safe time . Regards Christopher Barker

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Christopher it is lovely here , but we love Portugal 🇵🇹 too hope you have managed some time away too Cheers 🇬🇧☕️🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@claytonspann8032]

So cool you are enjoying Alabama, and certainly Welcome to the US. When I was a kid, my family traveled down to Mobile AL. every year to visit our Grandparents. Loved the white sand beaches and Gmas morning breakfast biscuits, such sweet memories. Course I did not like the Jelly fish when we went swimming… seemed like one of us ( 6 kids) would get stung each year ☹. Not the end of the world but a bit of a ding in the day. Oh… yes Collard greens… I had forgotten about them.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Some great memories Clayton thanks for sharing , about to cook a Chicken in the Air Fryer we brought from home LOL 😂with lots of vegs to go with it have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@marianneeichler648]

Norm, Tina, beautiful shots of the area. I get a bit happier when I watch the two of you have such a good time.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much glad you enjoyed it Marianne have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@barbaragullap3789]

Thank you T& N for the wonderful sight seeing tour, again let me say I never knew Alabama was so beautiful, you are both making me hungry with your discreption of the wonderful food,how are the prices here in New York shrimp prices are astronomical. I think you should go to Portugal 🇵🇹 before some other plague befalls the world.Take precautions like getting bostered &keep wearing a mask in areas where there are lots of people. See you next week.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure! the local Shrimp we thought was very reasonable in price we are still being cautious and wear masks, wash hands etc see you next Saturday Barbara Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@Australia_and_beyond.]

Lovely to see you out and about in Alabama. Looking relaxed and enjoying life. Great stuff - Andy & Wendy, Western Australia. xx 😎

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much for watching, maybe we need to be in sunny Australia ☀️☀️

[@lynnhughes6038]

So glad you guys are enjoying all the south has to offer❤ We love gulf shores Always beautiful weather and scenery 😊. Come on over to Georgia next time. We would love to have you guys ❤

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Lynn, we have driven through Georgia so many times, we need to stop awhile 🍑🇺🇸

[@mirellavogel5861]

Thanks for these absolutely beautiful images from Alabama. Enjoy your stay, take care and stay safe. Thanks for your generosity of sharing your experiences be it in Alabama or elsewhere.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Mirella we are glad you enjoyed the video have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@mhollick63]

I have vaccinated every time I could and went to Italy in June, Africa in September, New York City in November and boarding a Caribbean cruise tomorrow. I don't wear masks if I don't have to. Been in theaters and operas too.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for sharing glad you have had some nice trips Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@calicokitten6121]

Glad you are enjoying the south! We are in our rv over on Florida’s ‘forgotten coast’. Carrabelle. It’s cold!! Love the south, just missing the warmth that normally occurs.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That is awesome! but yes it’s cold 🥶 way more than we thought it would be LOL 😂😂 hope it warms up Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@calicokitten6121]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement mmmhmm!!

[@lobstahchowdah8920]

So glad to see you were able to get away for a change of scenery. We are taking our first trip in over three long years next week. Feeling a bit nervous, but plan to keep safe by wearing our masks in crowded areas, sanitizing our hands, etc. We don’t want any more of life to pass us by! Would love to see more videos of your time in Alabama.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That is awesome! we hope you enjoy your trip it is hard after so long to get back to travelling we have enjoyed Alabama Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@hemacdonald400]

We still have trepidations about oversea travel but not sure it is rooted in fact or a more cautious approach since Covid. Like you, we are taking trips by car to get back in the habit of travel, but long for the change of culture you get in Europe. I spoke to a friend this morning who just returned from a month in Alvor, Portugal and they had no concerns. She is in her late 70’s and her husband just turned 90! Other than jet-lag, they had no issues whatsoever. Good luck with your decision, it is not an easy hurdle for many of us to jump, so you have my understanding 100%. Glad you are enjoying Alabama.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That's encouraging Holly about your friends trip to Alvor, have a great weekend.

[@jbf5117]

Our first international trip since the pandemic was in August to Victoria, BC. We live in NYC and when we arrived at JFK it was packed with people. I must admit that we freaked out because we had not been around that many people in years! All of this is to say that the first time traveling internationally may be scary but you will get through it. Our second international trip was to Norway in October and that was much better. Hope you decide to go to Portugal this winter.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for sharing your experience of getting back to travel, sounds like each trip gets easier have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@murraytown4]

I hope Victoria treated you well. Was born and raised there…and miss it lots.

[@terihandrick2333]

Wow what a great place to walk and enjoy the wonderful weather. I enjoy your updates and hope you stay safe and enjoy Alabama!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much Teri we are enjoying the break Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@darrylmcleman6456]

We picture Norm riding the bicycle with the front wheel up in the air like the kids do around here!!!Tale care! CHEERS from HERE!!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That would be great to see Norm doing Wheelies 🚲🚲Darryl LOL 😂 have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@cindearbuckle6074]

What a beautiful day you have to take your walk . Enjoy hearing about all the food there . Also sorry you didn’t hit the lottery here ! It’s fun to take a chance anyway. Have a great week 😊small town USA 🇺🇸

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It really was Cinde have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@nikkininedoor1480]

Thank you for taking us on your trip! Alabama looks so beautiful.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Our pleasure!have a great weekend Nikki Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@2010katak]

Madeira at Christmas would be lovely

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds wonderful we will check it out Les Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🎄🎅

[@Jocantral]

Thanks for sharing - I enjoy seeing videos of your travels. Oh that boardwalk is fabulous. Wouldn't I love to walk along there. I agree it can be a little nerve wracking travelling after so many years. We head south in another week, just for 1 week's stay and I have to admit we have a few little concerns about airports and health. But so happy to be able to finally get away to some sun. You are missing some cold nasty weather - good timing! 🙂

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Jo yes we have heard about the snow ⛄️ and cold back home , it is nice to be here although it has gone cold here too we have the heating on . We hope you have a great time on your trip Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@passingthroughtime3033]

Don't forget there are hundreds of Caribbean islands. You have the American and British Virgin islands. Also Charleston South Carolina is Beautiful and on the ocean with tropical weather.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for sharing Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@dalecarlson7294]

Learning to deal with Covid, the flu, and RSV is the new normal. We still wear masks when in the airport and on the plane or other public transportation. We have all the shots. We just do our best to keep,ourselves safe and still enjoy life. Hope you get to Portugal.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for sharing Dale yes looks like this is the new normal have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸🇵🇹

[@PeterCleveland-n1t]

Wonderful. We like Canadian travel money coming to the US. Carole

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We were happy to spend it here!

[@a.miller982]

So happy for you all to be enjoying yourselves! We Canucks from Ontario also “feel the need” for curry whilst in the Sunny South! What we end up doing is bringing a jar of sauce for Butter Chicken and we buy (from Metro, Sobeys or Amazon) different Indian sides from Patel’s! Baingan Barta and Palak Paneer are our favourites - vacuum packed pouches you can boil or put in a bowl to zap in the microwave. Served with rice and Naan and you’re good to go! Cheers from Florida! 😊

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great but because we are with Nexus we can’t bring food into the USA 🇺🇸, also Norm makes an awesome curry from scratch so we are spoiled , we did get a jar this time from Target and Aldi which have been good Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@artisticsharon1216]

This week we are taking our first international trip in 7 years...going to Aruba! I know what you mean about feeling apprehensive and not knowing what to expect. We'll be gone for 10 nights so hopefully the trip will be 'uneventful' and we can get our travel confidence back 🙂 Gulf Shores looks amazing, thanks for sharing!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We wish you all the best for your trip Sharon , it’s hard to get back to travel but so glad we came Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@Kritiker313]

We have to count our blessings because parts of Western NY got more than 6 ft of snow. Fortunately, we only got a dusting of that snow in Rochester, where I live. Hope you get to go to Portugal.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes the latest snowfall is insane, we might not get home lol, glad you are not affected by the big accumulation.

[@pamelalambe1356]

Enjoyed the video. Looks like a very nice place.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching!

[@tdedmantd]

We never considered a vacation in Alabama but after watching your video last week we booked an airbnb in Foley for over Christmas break with 2 of our grandchildren. There are lots of nice looking things to see and do including a theme park, train museum, outlet mall, a music venue where we have reserved tickets for New Years Eve. The beaches and a zoo are close by! We are looking forward to it since we are in Ontario close to where your trailer is...brrrrr.... We've had a couple holidays since the world opened up again. We did get covid in October returning from an Alaskan cruise but we were fortunate and had fairly mild symptoms. We were nervous about traveling again but not so much about getting sick as we were about making sure we followed protocol. We did fine. You will too!! Azores Getaways has a couple great deals right now. Not 599 like we have paid but still good!! Enjoy the rest of your trip!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We hope you have a great time in Foley Terry , sorry you got Covid from your cruise 🚢 we will have a look 👀 again at Azores Getaways have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@terryjz]

Came back from Spain and Portugal a month ago. The Spanish use masks a lot were as the Portuguese hardly wear them. We were very careful and returned home safe and sound. By the way the cooked shrimp in both Portugal and Spain in the supermarkets are amazing. Big and delicious!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That's awesome! glad you had a great trip Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@user-ch2lp9er6p]

Fun in the SUN! Love it! ☀🦋

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Joyce it’s very relaxing have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@MA-cy7su]

Make a Jambalaya similar to Paella in Spain.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We have twice really delicious 😋Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@paulhunter6652]

Hi Norm and Tina! Have a great time. Look forward to your new adventures. Cheers.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Paul it is nice here have you gone to Jamaica 🇯🇲 yet ? we are looking for a good Jan - Feb trip 🤔Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@jenniferbirkeland1486]

Hello Tina and Norm. We are planning a trip to the Gulf Shores. Can you share with me where you stayed and how you liked it?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We rented a one bedroom condo in Orange beach 🏖, it was very nice but we did find that we had to drive everywhere not much we could walk to . All the realtors down there seem to rent out condos we think Gulf shores would be a more walkable place Jennifer we hope you have a great trip Cheers 🇺🇸🍷🇨🇦🙂

[@annanufrio4468]

hopefully my husband and I will go to Florida in the New Year, hoping our health will improve, be safe and have fun

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We hope you have a nice safe trip to Florida Anna Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@peterferreira1025]

Happy to hear that you haven't ruled out portugal and the Azores, referred by many as the Atlantic Hawaii. They're all unique and unspoiled. We head back to Ontario in two weeks for Christmas. Stay safe Tina & Norm.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great Peter are you in Florida at the moment 🤔 it is nice to be back travelling again have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@peterferreira1025]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement We're in the Algarve and hope to get back to portugal in Feb/March. Covid here appears to be under control 👍 Cheers

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great Peter glad to hear that , maybe we might be back there too this Winter Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@deborahnicholson6053]

I feel the Pandemic has really changed how I see the world which is a bit sad I think. But where u are looks lovely, enjoy xx

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We agree Deborah it’s hard we know what you mean , the longer we didn’t travel the worse the fear becomes, we are glad we have come here and are enjoying the mixed weather gone really cool !! Cheers 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☕️🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@twotipsytravelers6701]

We are about to go on our first cruise in December (to the Panama Canal). We were both a little nervous but then we got COVID last month. After being so careful we suspect it came from our grandson who started daycare. It does take resolve to get over trip anxiety but with vaccination our experience was just like a bad cold. We have decided to take every precaution just like in the early days of the pandemic (e.g., masking) and enjoy travelling. I hope you have a wonderful winter wherever you decice to go!

[@faygallagher8425]

We just got back from Panama Two Tipsy Travelers aboard the Princess Caribbean. Wonderful experience. Yo will really enjoy it x

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Another vote for the Panama canal cruise, we did the full transit from Florida to California. We hope you have a great trip.

[@BubblesandSudz]

Keep the Windows open ...let air move

[@calicokitten6121]

Tipsy we are cruising panama in december too. We are prepared and hope for the best!

[@faygallagher8425]

Hi to you both. The cruise really did help us get our 'mojo' back to moving forward with travel so can relate to how you feel. Covid is something we are going to have to live with and keeping up with vaccines will certainly take the edge off any flu like illness. Enjoyed seeing your video, however, surprised at the weather. Most cruise ships are back to masking with some asking for mandatory testing so I'm glad we didn't have to go through that and are home. We are looking at 🇺🇸 for wintertime. Take care x

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Glad to hear you had a great cruise Fay! We agree that this is how it's going to be, just learn to live with it. We are getting the travel bug back the more trips we are doing, enjoy your weekend. 🇨🇦🇺🇸☃️☃️

[@suzanne296]

I look forward to your weekly vlog. I'm not traveling alone. I do have some group trips lined up next year. Ok watching now.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Awesome! Thank you! enjoy your weekend Suzanne Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@MTravelVlog]

I really enjoyed your video. 🫶🏼 Thanks for Sharing! 👍🏼💕 Greetings from Albania. 🇦🇱

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you so much 😊 Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@youngkea4642]

The lake is beautiful, and I love the boardwalk! It would be wonderful to ride a bicycle on the boardwalk. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We saw plenty of people using the free bike rentals and going off to explore the boardwalk and parks. Thanks for watching. 🚲

[@frankquaresma8905]

Do The Azores, PIco, Fiail, Sao Jorge. Weather could be the question, as in middle of Atlantic you never know. Should be inexpensive trip as off season there.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for the suggestion Frank we are on the look out for deals have a great week Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@PlanetImo]

I haven't seen an advertising plane like that for years.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It was cool to see but noisy LOL 😂😂

[@sandrameredith2797]

i just got back from New zealand cruise it was fantastic there was covid on board but no bad cases it is just there now , if you are careful you will be ok,

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Yes Sandra you are right, it’s something to live with now. Glad you had a great cruise to N.Z. We still remember crossing the Tasman sea at night, the ship seemed to have become a roller coaster 😂😂

[@patdennis2586]

Thanks!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Pat! 😀😀

[@americathebeautifulforever9746]

You have an Indian restaurant serving curry in Fairhope Alabama. I don't like the taste of curry but I love my seafood.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for the suggestion Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@onemashedlife4313]

How fantastic. You guys are having much more fun than us here in boring Summerside, PEI. Living your best lives! I'm happy for you guys. Avoid Canada until next June or so. Lol.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much!

[@skyluke2445]

I cancelled my travel plans for this fall due to the mess at Pearson airport

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We can understand that Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@markbajek2541]

If you ever get the chance to circle the great lakes in warmer weather one year , there is a very long cement pier/breakwater at Ludington, MI (it's about 1 mile total out n back) and Frankfort, MI (although Frankfort's pier is quite narrow, it's almost like walking a wide plank) leading to their lighthouses. Completely different scenery depending on the lake you are circling. L Superior, is different from Lake MI , and different from Huron , Ontario , and Erie. Late summer after the kids get back into school and early Fall pre peak color season is probably the easiest time to travel. (although after labor day 1/2 of the seasonal shops tend to close for the year, so some of your restaurant choices would be limited in the off season..).

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Mark what a great idea, we have seen Lake Superior in really cold weather, but doing a Great Lakes circuit sounds like a great adventure. 🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@gjb1788]

Great thing about living in Arizona we don't have to winter elsewhere...

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Maybe find some cooler weather 😂😂☃️☃️

[@dean7442]

In my view, if someone stays at home, worried about what may be, they may grow old, untraveled, inexperienced and regretful. Enjoy & live life as you want to. Then grow old and smile.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@pensacola321]

The reason we left Pensacola was because the winters along the gulf coast are long(ish), cold(ish) and and quite dreary... Enjoy your stay...

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We have had some beautiful weather but it is now chilly the other night it went to Freezing 🥶 and we have the heating on LOL 😂 so very mixed but we are enjoying the new places to see Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@tonysomewhere5920]

Greetings Norm and Tina. I am glad you are having a great time... I never did worry about covid . I got it in May either in Portugal, Miami and Ohio. I am older than you guys and I take quimo pills. I guess I got it because my immune system was down due to the extensive travels. The little pesky bug stayed with 3 to 4 days. The strangest thing is that the areas around my hips hurt really bad. I found that unusual. I did not loose my appetite and taste. Be well my dear KZbin friends. Tchau.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for watching Tony sorry you got Covid , yes maybe lots of travel is hard on the system Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@kathysarmiento4652]

Try Rainbow Plant Life curry recipes. By Nisha. I’m glad you are enjoying yourselves! Enjoy!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Ok will do have a great weekend Kathy Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@bazuelke]

I think you would enjoy the Golden Isles of Georgia, my wife and I enjoyed Jekyll Island and the other islands

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Bruce for the suggestion Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@mrspunk61]

I'm looking to go to Alabama In the Mid Fall before the cold comes in. My daughter lives in Mississippi so she could visit us instead of the other way around. Have you ever looked into Puerto Rico? Many people winter there and accommodations can be very reasonable by the month if you do some research. Airfare is also very reasonable, you can also fly into Aguadilla on the opposite side from San Juan. I just tested positive today with Covid, my guess is I caught it at a Jazz show in NYC. First time I've been back into NYC since Covid hit. My son was playing so I'm not missing that. It was worth it

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for sharing Robert sorry you caught Covid especially as you were just there to support your son Take Care 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@barbaraebner5889]

You both love your Portugal. Go!!!!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Barbara Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇵🇹

[@327hks]

Did you know that there's a legend that persists about a 12th century Prince Madoc of Wales who was the actual person who discovered America? Legend has it he sailed into the bay of Mobile Alabama. His crew supposedly intermarried with the Mandan Indians in the area who spoke a language very similar to Welsh. Even President Thomas Jefferson believed this and when he sent Lewis and Clark to explore the western US in 1804, he told them to keep an eye out for the Mandan Indians who often traded along the Mississippi River. There is even a plaque where they landed in Mobile Bay that states this as if it were fact. Crazy!

[@americathebeautifulforever9746]

The Irish also take claim to that myth. The mongolians discovered North America 12 thousand years ago during the ice age. There were 60 million living here as the Native Americans before Spain, France, Britain, Portugal and the Dutch did 90% of them in. The Vikings were also in North America over a thousand years ago.

[@327hks]

@@americathebeautifulforever9746 Yes. I heard or read somewhere recently that the Asians actually did not arrive here first via the Bering Strait land bridge as once believed, but by boat. And yes, I know the myth has many variations, but had always found it fascinating that an American president seem to thoroughly believe it. And yes again, the Vikings were the first Europeans.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Wonderful story thanks for sharing it, we were unaware of it.

[@americathebeautifulforever9746]

@@327hks They recently found bones in North America that date back 130 thousand years ago, they claim they are Neanderthals or Caucasians. There are videos on KZbin about it.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We always though it was the land bridge that brought Asians to North America, interesting bits of history. The famous Viking site of L’anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland.

[@deborahjohnson8015]

Enjoy all your videos !! I think you would love Winter Garden, Florida , about 30 mins north of Disney . PM me if you want to travel south !! Enjoy your travels .

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for the suggestion Deborah have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@billyb5057]

guess its natural to be nervous about travel after all the lockdowns good to see you getting back out there *left a like👍Au👀fully watched*

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Billy it’s nice to be back travelling again but we are still cautious have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇦🇺☕️🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@maryrosed8475]

Thanks for beautiful video. We just have to live with Covid it is going nowhere for the foreseeable future!! But if vaccinated you are pretty safe against a heavy load. We have travelled a lot in Europe this summer from Ireland! Going to Lanzarote for 1 month after Christmas. My sister and her husband just back from Quarteria Portugal. They got an amazing deal in a hotel there. Weather was brilliant. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Alabama.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks Mary! We agree with you just have to live with it and not let government policy to spook us again. Glad your sister got a good deal in Quarteria and have fun in Lanzarote.

[@purpledream1045]

I am very impressed by you guys travel all the time, I am so scared to fly. My husband planed to take cruise vacation next month, we already paid for our trip, but i feel so stressful about it😂

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

This is only our second trip since Covid , we haven’t flown yet but this trip has maybe given us more confidence in travelling again we really hope you enjoy your cruise 🚢 we have done lots and have loved them Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@purpledream1045]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Thank you for your reply, how did you get there?

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We drove our car

[@purpledream1045]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement Good for you, stay there a bit longer, now Ontario is very cold. Safe driving when will back home.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

@@purpledream1045 Thank you 🙂

[@glauciod2444]

Have you guys considered Southern Spain? I love Portugal but it has become very popular and Spain may be a better value now. And there is so much to see in Andalucía.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for the suggestion we will take a look at Southern Spain we have visited Malaga and Seville Glaucio but it wasn’t hot , there seems to be a lot of folk going to Alicante area Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@cathybildson-cardoso6485]

Hi Tina and Norm, hope you are having a wonderful trip. Never been to Alabama, sounds like a great place and that it would be an interesting vacation spot. Enjoy your weekend 🥂❤

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks so much Cathy we are enjoying it down here , have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@RetiredLovingIt]

Alabama is a wonderful place to stay! Glad you guys are enjoying it!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We agree we are having a lovely time here although it has gone really chilly 🥶 , the other night it was at Freezing! have a great weekend guys Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@cann9155]

You guys are smiling from ear to ear from all that sunshine and Wild Caught Louisiana Gulf Shrimp. Enjoy! Stay safe and give us a video of how you decide where to visit please. Do you have a check list ? If so what is it? How do you determine thumbs up or down? Hey Find yourself a Louisiana Restaurant & get a Seafood Platter a bowl of Gumbo a Shrimp Po-Boy and Patton's Hot Sausage Po-Boy I Guarantee you won't miss curry night. #NOLA #GoodFood #NoPlaceLikeHome ❤ Can't go wrong with Southern Cooking Collard Greens & Cornbread 4sho 💯🔥👌🏾❤👏🏽

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Wow this all sounds absolutely delicious 😋 thanks for sharing have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@PamelaAlston-x5j]

Come visit Charleston and Hilton Head in South Carolina. You might like it.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thanks for the suggestion Pamela have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@sbayles5593]

It sounds like you two are trying all the good food. I’m really surprised you can’t find curry there. Maybe a new opportunity for someone to open a small Indian restaurant there.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

That might be a good business opportunity 🇮🇳🇺🇸

[@lindywallace9540]

Yes to Terceira for Christmas!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We did have a lovely time there 🇵🇹looking for a deal in December it would be nice Lindy Cheers 🇵🇹🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@33Jenesis]

Last time I travel was a whole month of November 2019 to Taiwan and then Covid hit. I feel the same about traveling now, being out of prActice. I, too, am palnning a car campi g trip close by to warm up.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We agree it has made it easier for us coming here on a road trip Jen good luck with yours🚗🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@americathebeautifulforever9746]

Looks wonderful. You are both very pleasant and sweet. Living the dream. ♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you so much! 🇺🇸

[@pensacola321]

They really seem to be nice people. Definitely not Americans...😥

[@thetruthhurts8657]

@@pensacola321 True! Americans are even nicer.

[@GoingGreenMom]

Glad you guys got to miss snowmeggedon! Lol. I keep seeing pictures of Buffalo and entire houses are pretty buried. Lol.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds really bad the snow ⛄️ in some places , nice time to be down here hope it all melts before our drive back Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@christopherhurley8694]

Awesome video. I envy your retirement life. Do you a budget for traveling? Does cost limit where you travel to in the winter months? I'm assuming America is a good choice for multiple reasons but can be expensive. So, as you have stated your love for Portugal being beautiful, warm and welcoming but more over its cost effective. Obviously during the summer months in Canada, you both can be frugal and live within a budget thus allowing you to have extra funds for the winter travel season. Thank you for your channel.

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Covid has had an impact on us for travel, prior to it we had set $25K per year for travel. We didn’t travel much in North America, we wanted to visit places that were “exotic” to us. Portugal just suited us for many reasons but mainly to use up two winter months cost effectively.

[@rocioocampo8735]

love your videos! can’t wait until i retire 🎉o just turn 55 i am planning to retire in three years 😊

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Thank you Rocio be sure to think of the retirement you would like and plan it out. Good luck! 😀😀

[@TracyBirds]

Looks beautiful!

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

It is! the State Park is a wonderful place to walk around and very safe Tracy Cheers 🇨🇦☕️🇺🇸

[@TracyBirds]

@@ThisIsOurRetirement I am a birder, so get excited when I see such a rich habitat for them!

[@suziqt8389]

I love Portugal too...what about Canary Islands?...Ive had some great warm winter holidays there...

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

Sounds great! have a great weekend Cheers 🇨🇦🇵🇹☕️🇺🇸