Three Years Building our Off Grid Homestead / TIMELAPSE

[@fernandarosa4996]

Your videos convey peace and peace is what humanity needs. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@AmusedPineTrees-wh1ed]

You have changed the Land, and the Land has changed you. ❤ Love from New Zealand

[@davecleggett9371]

That's a lovely insightful comment!

[@neutonrenda2303]

It's a big reminder of just how much you've done already. It doesn't look anything like what you bought. I honestly love how much the land has changed. Yes you can see all the work put into the info structures, but I think that the garden and upkeep of the land is often overlooked. It looks well cared for, and that's the complete opposite of what you started with. I think that you guys have found your piece of land and built your own paradise. It also wouldn't be the same without all of your very entertaining animals, even the chickens.❤️

[@tlmiam1]

I love KZbin, what other website allows people from all over the world to become friends. ❤

[@ruthkirner2191]

Loved your 2023 report on life in Portugal💕Very fun to watch your progress. Thanks for all you do to keep us on the journey with you all. And I look forward to 2024 progress report. Stay well, keep living the slow life for all of us who love you.🥰 Hugs from 81 yr young lady fan in Oregon USA.

[@DarkHorseDaze]

🐈It should be called "The Albi Show"...lol 😄 It's funny how your cat's and dog's don't mind flopping around on eachother. 😸🐶 Diogo has the prettiest eyes. 🤗 💫 It was Santa, getting his reindeer fit for the Christmas run 🎅🏻 🦌🛷🎁😄 You two have achieved a lot since you've been there! Well done 👩‍❤️‍👨👏🏻

[@aquahollow]

The most telling and best thing is how your animals are all at peace with each other. It says a lot about you two.

[@balletworkout1]

I was thinking the same

[@chrisdouglass7962]

Wonderful vlog 🥰🥰 still very much enjoying the journey, continue walking your path for you!! You're very sweet people 😄😉 Merry Christmas!! 🎄❤❤

[@corky9589]

A great reminder of where you started and how far you have come ,well done you two❤

[@glassdaft]

Just perfect ❤ Thank you for all your storytelling effort, it is just lovely to follow along with your journey

[@SunraeSkatimunggr]

The older I get, the less I worry about what other people think of me and what I am doing. I have found people tend to complain about stuff you are doing (or not doing) based on their own insecurities, so I don't buy into it anymore. You guys are doing fine for a couple young people trying to figure out what works for you. I love your peaceful videos.

[@elainemcgran8828]

Don't take any notice of anyone saying you's are to slow renovation most of us know what it's like living on a budget. It's better to wait until you have the money to buy materials. Also, enjoy life, friends, growing your own, ect, while renovation. Yes, you have learned a lot and us watching have also learned so much.

[@Neilhuny]

Comment 158, apparently As a great and passionate fan, delighted to see how you are getting on and growing in many ways, this reminded me of many, many fantastic things I thought I would never forget, but had. Carissa's laughter at Iwan getting soaked when saving the hens in a heavy downpour is what all of humanity loves - a high spot! (Soz Iwan) 30:10 Kudos to the wonderful superstar Olivia for her "unlike and unsubscribe from Carissa" message - a star of the future, beyond doubt. I suspect she is about to reach the "OMG, Olivia; stop being so damned stroppy" age - good luck to her mum and the parents of all teenage(ish) children. That's a great new strimmer; so useful! Great video

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

Ignorance is a great addition to adventure. If hindsight were foresight, pioneers never would have been brave enough to leave home and strike out for a dream. I have traveled the paths pioneers took to cross the great plains, up the Rocky Mountains, and down to the Pacific Ocean. 3-4 months in a wooden wagon with all their belongings and a team of mules, they encountered hostile weather, hostile natives, lack of water, breakdowns and disease. Truly frightening. In your own way, you have been equally brave. Well done!!!

[@tlmiam1]

When I see all the beautiful cities of Portugal with the beautiful tiling and stonework, this and the beauty of nature and farmland are what draws me to 🇵🇹. My grandfathers homeland.

[@projectportugal]

Lovely video again ❤

[@secret_one]

The Bom Dia Coffee has just arrived. I will have to wait until the morning to try it. Smells amazing though.

[@faithvansanden82]

Loved the video going back on what you have achieved x

[@naomihoward8580]

I think you are both doing a wonderful job, long may you both enjoy your life. If I was a lot younger than I am 70 years old I would follow in your footsteps, take care and have fun😊

[@tlmiam1]

I am so looking forward to 300 days of sunlight! ❤ I love Central Portugal! Soon, very soon.

[@Maddychrisbee]

Christine here, many congratulations on your amazing progress, been watching from your very first video, well done! Hugs xx

[@debramairs7806]

Absolutely lovely video and don't listen to those who say you are taking too long, you are amazing in everything you have built together. Loved seeing this video guys, thanks for doing it xxxx ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Harryset1]

Hi there, thank you for letting me look over your shoulder. Your situation .. and location - in Portugal did remind me of an old saying - a stonemason did engrave it a long time ago into the inner wall of a very deep well: "Feuer und Wasser sind zwei gute Diener, aber schlimme Herrn." in translation: "Fire and water are two good servants but bad masters." Have a good Christmas time - and peaceful new Year. Greets H.

[@SandraH-i7h]

Diogo really is a very funny dog! ❤ The nighttime sky “entity” was a Space Orca, of course! 😂

[@joeykottnitz4831]

Hi Carissa and Iwan, Thank you for taking us back to where you started. I enjoy it again and love the music . You worked very hard to bring it to where it is now. I saw Iwan helping Luke carrying the concrete slaps the other day. It is wonderful to have friends around you , helping each other. I can't wait to see how your house will look like , when finished. Good luck . God bless you. Greetings from Namibia. ❤❤

[@csilviageo]

Amo o Diogo. Amo quando ele aparece nos vídeos. Não conhecia a história dele. Agora amo mais ainda. Beijos Diogo.❤🦮🐾🥰🥰

[@leonietaylor4227]

Hahaha, Olive is a hoot!!! 😂❤

[@tlmiam1]

I showed Benjamin the pretty drawing you made inspired by a mushroom, I liked that one.

[@brianclarke7169]

A good summary, forgotten how much you have achieved. Well done.

[@deborahthomas3475]

You seem to have a lot figured out. I look forward to your videos every week.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Amazing put together video guys very inspiring ❤

[@troothseeker7312]

I really enjoyed this video, summary of your 🙌LIFE🙌 since arriving on your Land in Portugal 🇵🇹. ✨You have achieved so much in establishing yourselves on the Land & have learned valuable knowledge to help you when you build your Forever Home✨. Thank💗You 💫🌟🌈🙌👏👏👏👏🥰🇦🇺

[@denisemeredith2436]

You have both made huge progress from what the land was like when you first moved onto it. You have done the work at your own pace and when funds allow and that is great, ignore the naysayers because their opinion means nothing. I look forward to your weekly videos because often they are the only times I see the sun because the English weather has been grey and grizzly for months.

[@andrewoliver5222]

Love all the building projects you two do

[@roseybeesley4110]

I thank you for sharing your journey. I really enjoy your doings, at least you have a go at doing things you have never done before. We should all have a plot of land and grow our own food and build a home for ourselves. I’m old and I so wish that I had done what you have done a long time ago. But never mind I can watch you two and your menagerie. I hope you have continued success in your chosen home. 😁👍👏

[@rosemaryjasper1121]

It’s quite amazing the amount of work you have got done to improve your lives. Not only have you improved your living conditions but you’ve taken positive steps to restore and regenerate your olive grove. Lovely to look back and see where you started with and where you are now. Have a good week, hopefully you will get more done to your new bedroom and bathroom. ❤

[@lj9043]

Another great video. Well done to the both of you. Sometimes a leap of faith allows you to live the life you were meant to.

[@philomenabenedict9371]

Kitties have found a soft headrest - Diogo. How very sweet and peaceful is this coexistence! Love them❤

[@carold.m.3001]

I love your vídeos. Have seing them for a year now, always with your mark of calmness, harmony with nature and slow living that is so peaceful! On your own pace you've achieved so much!!!❤

[@carolbulmer8253]

Thank you, Carissa and Iwan, for sharing your wonderful life❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@uppanadam]

I was only thinking a couple of days ago its funny how you make a change in your life and you look back at all the hard work you've done in the short time you've been in your new place/life!! I'm coming up 2.5 years!! And I'm living the work I've done in my garden!! Might not feel like much!! But when you think that you are starting too grow potatoes...spring onions...carrots...lemons and capsicums and sweet potatoes the hard work all starts too make sense!! P.S...RIP pine cone!! LOL!! Cheers!!

[@isnoo1]

I cannot get over how far you two have come in such a short amount of time............ you aaze me! HUGS

[@leonietaylor4227]

Aww I think you guys are great! I am on a similar path,here in the Alpujarras,south of Granada. Off grid,olive harvesting 6.3 kilos to 1 litre this year,normally 5.5 ish ,but yes rain pumped them up.Love to watch your videos,love love your music.Your land is beautiful,nice being flat! Mine is on a slope,,keeps me fit tho!You have done do well in a few short years,amazing.With land I feel you keep it going,and it keeps you going. All the best uou lovely two. XX

[@gilliangreen7097]

Now that I see this video I realise how much work you guys have done till now😍👍very nice video, enjoyed it very much👍💖🙏

[@tlmiam1]

Wow Carissa! Were those lights recent? Crazy!

[@annalinekennedy1027]

This was an amazing trip along memory lane. You have come such a long way. I am.proud of you 2 for working so hard. Now to finish the room ❤❤❤

[@Alfablue227]

You guys have worked hard and accomplished much. As a Portuguese, I applaud all you have done. I wish we had more like you amongst us. May life continue to bless you and your beautiful fur babies❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@neutonrenda2303]

It was great to see the footage of the cosmic jellyfish like lights again, it is something I doubt you'll ever be able to explain, but I think that it was one of the most interesting and beautiful things I've ever seen. So much so that I keep finding myself thinking about it. It's just such an unusual one, you were extremely lucky to have caught it on camera.❤️

[@jackie4286]

I don't fins your videos too slow. They are immersive, which I love, many lovely visual moments, and the cats and dogs doing their thing, often in a pile of sleeping animals. It's great.

[@davecleggett9371]

Beautiful videography, brilliantly presented, natural, personable and totally watchable. Thank you for all of your time taken to edit and upload - do hope next year will be kind to both of you and your furry family! Keep safe.

[@maribelperez6516]

You should be proud of everything you accomplished. Congratulations ❤

[@tripletgirl2484]

Very enjoyable to see the amazing progress you’ve made over the years. Great editing and many thanks bringing us along.

[@paulamay362]

Excellent video. You have come so very far in your abilities, land and living quarters improvements. Being true to yourself is so very special and important!

[@celiacosta2180]

Wonderful video, despite the huge amount of work to create your homestead, you were able to show it with such poetry and serenity... ❤

[@tlmiam1]

I loved hearing your history. Very nice story.

[@noreenboland1204]

Wonderful recap and beautifully put together..I think many forget that without huge budgets for big toys and materials things take time to achieve ..Love your capture of real life ..❤❤❤

[@alfieingle4724]

It was great to see what you have achieved again. I still remember your first video 3 years ago. Always something peaceful with lovely music to look forward to every Saturday. Thank you.❤

[@jeanmeyer8194]

Loved thisvideo thku love all videos u r a lovely couple and tuch my heart as somehow lend a hand to others insperational 😊

[@teresabaptistaalberto1704]

What a wonderful video. The image, the sound track, the story!… best of luck for the next chapters of your journey!

[@manjularamanujan3624]

Enjoyed the recap very much. Both of you have come a long way & am so happy for you two.

[@julielaxen9520]

Having watched you videos every week, it was great to go back over what you have achieved. It amazing. ❤

[@PeggyPoppins566]

I love your slow lifestyle. I love to see how joyful your animals are frolicking in such a wonderful habitat.

[@lisacraig4585]

Congratulations on your vast achievements on your farm, which are the result of your creativity and resilience. I love that you make each other, your animals and the land the focus of your lives❤.

[@projectportugal]

Wow, forgot about the ufo's❤

[@HoneyTeaBiscuit]

Wonderful.

[@kathleencollings7021]

From a fellow North Walian who discovered your channel about a year ago, it was lovely to see how the adventure started. Your videos are always very calming with beautiful music.

[@joannecanetti7481]

What a great video. Loved the way you took us on this beautiful ride to the past. The music the sun the moon and the stars, I loved it all.

[@BarbaraGriffiths-mx8op]

Such a great video! I’ve been watching for about one year and really appreciated this video to find out how your adventure began and all of the progress you both have accomplished. Most of all, your reminders to take the time to live life at its fullest every moment is so important! Thanks from Barbara Griffiths, your grateful viewer.

[@jackiclark6667]

Another great video with lots of pleasurable memories of things that have made living in Portugal so good. Lots of love to you both Merry Christmas and let's hope we all stay safe and healthy in 2025. Peace to the world in 2025.

[@lindapowell917]

You two are a inspiration....

[@tlmiam1]

My son is working on his Senior Thesis, he’s doing a comic book about a superhero.

[@juliad1768]

Well that was a lovely recap video, it’s great watching you develop your homestead and how you want it to be,it’s not a race, it’s your pace in how you want to achieve it and enjoying the process of it too! Thanks for sharing with us , I always look forward to seeing you each week, hope your family back at home are safe from the storm back in Wales? Xxx

[@17porto17]

Thank you 💖💃💖

[@LorrieMello]

Enjoyed this video SO much ❤❤❤

[@tlmiam1]

I missed Diogos origin, but I’m happy he was added to your menagerie. ❤

[@Patricia-v9v6j]

Hello my dears. BEST vidio ever...enjoyed it amentsly...you have worked so hard ....love your progress..and you're dream is happening....so happy for you..,TY for sharing your dream ❤❤.P from Pennsylvania

[@Carol-b2r]

Loved that! You have accomplished sooo much. I love your videos and look forward to many more.

[@ruthconstantino6861]

Lovely review. I think you've done such a wonderful job transforming your home, too. Love the backstory review of all your animals and your projects, too. 💖

[@TheFLYLADY]

That was a lovely video! Can’t wait to watch the 2024 update!

[@huckyduck]

What a treat you gave us this week! Loved every minute of it. So nice to get more background info on how it all started. Looking forward to next week's episode. All the best to you both! Cheers from Australia!

[@heatherairey4755]

Love your channel and all that you' have done , how beautiful your garden is.

[@damdekmyhomeដំដែកផ្ទះខ្ញុំ]

Lovely video

[@jenphillips3212]

Congratulations on your wonderful patch of Portugal. I watch each Saturday, with Bella, the small tortoise shell moggy, who finds it fascinating, especially the chickens Best of luck for xmas and new year, from cold, damp Gwynedd.

[@valrackley4568]

Thank you for such a great relaxing video wishing you all the best for 2025 , love your videos have a great Christmas kind regards Val England UK

[@junco477]

So well done.

[@tlmiam1]

I was hoping my son’s super hero might be like a hero of the environment and nature, but we’ll have to see lol.

[@amandagrigg871]

Sooooo love your videos ❤

[@susanriverione7437]

Thank you for a wonderful video. I was so happy this morning to see the title as I've been a fan since 2022 and missed a lot. The connection between you and Iwan is palatable and lifts the mood. I admire your progress and am thankful you make mistakes! Reassuring to see the principal of Learning from Doing. That's how I operate too.

[@MsHapless]

What a treat this week's video is, your land is beautiful. What you have both created there is a wonderful haven of peace and tranquility, living off the land together with with your furry and feathered friends. You have done a great job, da iawn x

[@sandramorton5510]

Excellent video, congratulations on your determination and successful goals.

[@racebanning6390]

Bountiful🎄💚🎄💙🧡🎄Years, peace, happiness on land. Life should never be more than that, because lifes too short. I grin so big watching Younger generations in their 20s, 30s, 40s, escaping, running away from the scathing city life they tried to program us into. Heck i was 57 when i left. Because i was not productive enough, bean counters say..., and my wages were too high. Blessings come at times with chastening, but i survived , as you have. And as life prunes Us, we adapt, embrace, and thrive. I am a green olive tree in the house of God,the word says. That definately applies to life. My Java this morning was good, this long episode was Awesome as the rain falls here in Idaho , just a few degrees from being snow❄️. My campers new homemade woodstove glowing cozy and warm. ♨️. Happy Holidays and Blessings Iwan & Carissa, Frankie, Dodo😋 and the Furrie snappas. Lol

[@celiapereira5223]

You both are doing amazing... magnífico ❤ absolute joy watching your journey 🫶👏👏

[@ayersrockwhere]

Fabulous lifestyle you live. Loved video

[@karenstclair-gl4xy]

Loved watching and reliving your beautiful and wonderful life. I’ve been here almost from the start! Love you guys!

[@francisvanderhoven9088]

the recap was nice thanks

[@paulinewilson613]

The lights in the sky made me think of Father Christmas, his reindeers and sleigh xxx

[@emilyo2985]

Love the sky photo’s.

[@SusanZiegler]

Beautiful! Thank you.

[@artlovermcg7564]

You have made lovely progress. Im so impressed with how much your garden skills have improved! So exciting to grow so much of your own food. As far as the nay sayers, ignore them! Sork at the pace that works for you!

[@domnicadragan377]

Such a fantastic journey, well done you two!👍 ❤