Biggest Retirement Myth | What We Do All Day In Madeira, Portugal
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
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Welcome back to Track Us Down! Are retirement and boredom a match? In this revealing video, we dive into the reality of life after work in beautiful Madeira, Portugal. Get ready to discover the exciting and fulfilling ways we stay active and engaged every day. From captivating activities to vibrant experiences, join us on a journey that shatters the myth of retirement boredom. If you're curious about embracing a fulfilling "Second Half of Life" or seeking adventure in retirement, this video is a must-watch.
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Another thing that we spend a lot of time on in our retirement is service. We have the time to be involved in community and nonprofit organisations that are important to us. In addition to serving in our local church congregation. It is a very rewarding activity that we can do now that we have more available time.
Hello! That’s wonderful that you’re able to give to your community in that way. It is a very important part of retirement to continue to contribute. Thanks for sharing! Cheers! M&D
@@Track_Us_Down yes and having a sense of "community" is so important when you move across the world AND retire. It sounds like y'all have done a great job of making a good group of friends on Madeira!
I am definitely a foodie, and one thing I have enjoyed since leaving corporate America is taking the time to cook a lot of foods from scratch. When I was a busy working mother, we relied on convenience foods a lot. But it's great to make bread from scratch, yogurt, really healthy and delicious meals of all sorts!
Hello Dara😁! Well if you love cooking we would love to be your guests! 😜 Yes- you are so right, that its nice to have the time to perfect homemade dishes you love and enjoy the process! Thanks for watching! M&D
@@Track_Us_Down let me know when you fancy a trip to the Cotswolds! Although I make more stuff from scratch when we live in Dallas 😉
One thing you didn't mention for yourselves but we spent a lot of time on here in England is entertaining guests! If we aren't traveling ourselves, we are taking visitors around Britain and sharing this place we love! I agree with what Doug said... we also live on an island, and we could spend decades here and still not see all the things on it that we want to explore!🇬🇧
Hello Dara! So true about the island!! And yes guests!! We have had a few, and of course our boys! When they are here it’s go go go ! It’s so much fun! Thanks for sharing! M&D
@@Track_Us_Down it's wonderful to share your favourite place with your favoruite people 💖💖! I hope your sons enjoy being in Portugal with you!
I could relate to so much of what you said in this video! One thing I promised myself when I was working 60 hours a week at a demanding corporate job whilst raising two young sons was that when I was an empty nester/retired I would prioritise fitness. Working out hard every day takes a lot of time and is a luxury I could afford in my 30's.
And yes... UA-cam is a VERY time consuming hobby!😂
Hello! Yes for sure about working out!! We include that in life maintenance. You are so right about how important it is, and it’s a luxury we didn’t have when life was all consuming!! And YES UA-cam is a lot of work!! We know you know!! Thanks as always for watching- do hope we can meet in person one day! Cheers! M&D
We do not have time to be bored! I need to do my 10k steps every day, out with friends for lunch/ coffee etc; We are starting Padel at our local academy next month, visiting Lisbon, Sintra or Evora regularly - taking a trip to The Algarve when most of the summer tourists have gone home! We also enjoy the local music festivals - 'Blues weekend' this weekend, nearby. Busy!
Hello Tinglestingles! Thank you so much for sharing how you spend your amazing retirement here in Portugal! Thanks for watching! Cheers! M&D
Ohh my God. In Germany autumn is just around the corner, six month of darkness. 😢
Maybe one day I will follow you.😊
All the best....
I know it 😄 "Schmuddelwetter". Five years of my life in Hamburg. 🤣
Hello Johann! We lived with the 4 seasons all our lives. End of August and autumn is right around the corner with back to school. Then 8 months of winter. We decided our Second Half of Life would be different ! We wish you the same! Cheers! M&D
@@teodoro1007 Yes, that's true. But Hamburg is a very nice city.
It's so great to see you two enjoying your retirement together and keeping both busy and fulfilled! Carrie and I are definitely looking forward to jumping on this bandwagon in a year or so. We're looking forward to seeing you again once we've settled ourselves in Portugal!
Hello Dave and Carrie! We have no doubt that your better Second Half of Life will be fulfilling and busy! We look forward to your return to Portugal 🇵🇹! Keep in touch! Cheers! M&D
Staying busy is what keeps you young and energetic. I believe that healthy body, mind, and soul are good food, proper exercise, and prayer that clears the soul. 😊
Hello Darlia! Very well said. Thank you for watching and for sharing your valuable insights. Cheers! M&D
D and M, need to find a Sunscreen sponsor for the water activities. Great video. Thanks
Hello JP! Ha ha …. Do you make sunscreen? Because if so we are in! 😆 Thanks so much for watching and for making us laugh! Cheers! M&D
@@Track_Us_Down No charge for the Laughs-My specialty! My wife back on 9/20/2023-Thank goodness. JP
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on maintaining daily life on Madeira. When we share the possibilities of living on Madeira, a question I often hear is, "Won't you get bored being on an island?" This video shows that Madeira, in particular, has more than enough to keep you busy. Especially when you come from a daily living point of view as a opposed to a vacation frame of mind.
Hello Chris! Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences. Real daily life is different than a holiday for sure. Madeira has so much to offer and we are never bored! Cheers! M&D
This was probably one of our more favorite videos that you've done - its really great to see what your average day in retirement looks like. My wife and I are both retired ... and have pretty much become busy with similar things you've mentioned. However, as we are trying to decide on the move to Portugal, we've wondered what the days might be like. Thank you for a glimpse of things.
Hello! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment. We are so glad that your find value in our content. Cheers! M&D
Just took your recommendation for pizza at Ciao Pizzeria….it was amazing! Thanks so much!
Hello! Great to hear! We love Ciao! Thanks for watching! Cheers! M&D
Wow, i Love the view of your beautiful house 🏠 ❤
Hello Cleaningtime! We fell in love with the view of Funchal. The ocean, the city , the mountains. We are so lucky! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment. Cheers! M&D
I learn so much from you two! Thanks for all the advice. It gives us all more confidence in our moves around the world even if its not Portugal. ;)
Hello! Absolutely- you need to find the perfect place for you wherever that is in the world! We wish you the best of luck! Having done it- we know now we could live anywhere! Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. Cheers! M&D
You two...this is just beautiful. I can't wait for my retirement. Prayfully it will happen soon enough for myself! 😊
Hello! Awe thank you so much! Best of luck to you with your retirement!! It’s amazing!! Thanks for watching and we hope you’ll follow along. Cheers! M&D
" Take care of your teeth ! You will need them when you get old ..."
~ Sidney Garfield D.D.S.
Hello James! That’s a great quote! We absolutely do take care of them!! Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers! M&D
I am inspired by your videos and the information you share for safe and fun times in the retirement years. It gives me confidence to begin traveling and exploring. Retirement is right around the corner (after 48 years) of work. We're excited to begin this new season of life.
You two bring me joy! Thank you.
Hello Alice! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind message. Traveling and exploring are amazing part of the second half of life! We wish you all the best! Cheers! M&D
I think you two have nailed retirement :-) I will try out Malo Clinic when I settle in and mention Track Us Down! Ciao looks great and is only 10 min walk from my place.
Hello Chris! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment. You will love Malo clinic - we were seriously impressed. Ciao is an amazing friendly place. Sounds like you have a great location!! Cheers! M&D
As “Foodies” try out Minerva in Camera do Lobos. The menu looks strange initially, but all the dishes we had were fantastic. Also Kampo “Classic Campo Menu” for 2 is great. Cheers L&P
Hello! Thanks guys for the recommendations!! Hope you are well. Thanks as always for watching and commenting. Cheers! M&D
That looks like a great retirement life :) Nice job guys! My husband appreciates very much the Pizza place recommendation, we made a note of it :) see you soon in Madeira. Blessings!
Hello Diana! Thanks so much for watching and for your nice comment. Madeira awaits you both! Cheers! M&D
It's a pity you came too late. I went to Malo Clinic in Coimbra, only 300 meters away from home. I went there in June without any discount.😁. Life maintenance!!!! What a complicated name for my shaving 🤣. I really like your sailing. Myself, I spent more than 1 year of my life on different sailboats of the Rio de la Plata after learning to sail as a schoolboy in Teignmouth in the UK. 👋👋👋
Hello Teodoro! Thank you as always for watching our videos and for sharing experiences from your life! Ha ha yes life maintenance- fancy term!! We loved sailing and hope to do more. Cheers! M&D
GREAT VIDEO, thanks
Hello! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment! Cheers! M&D
Love that mopping twirl, Doug! 💃
Hello Dara!! It’s fun to dance around when you clean the floor right?! Lol! Thanks for watching! Cheers! M&D
Thank you for your informative videos. We love them.
Hello somefunguy1! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Cheers! M&D
I wish I had time to be bored, destress, and think of new and exciting adventures in paradise. Enjoy!
Hello George! No doubt you will have time in the near future to do all those things. Madeira awaits your return! Cheers! M&D
Thanks!
Hello ! Thank you so much for your kindness in Super Thanks and letting us know that you value the content on our channel. We truly appreciate it. Cheers! M&D
Nice tip, for the Italian Restaurant
Hello Luis! If you have the chance give Ciao Pizzeria a try! Amazing! Thanks for watching! Cheers! M&D
I'm thinking about visiting Madeira before deciding if I want to live there. Do you two know anything about how Veterans Benefits work overseas? I'm asking because I'm a service-connected disabled Veteran and the VA takes care of my medical and dental. I know I should just ask the VA, but thought I'd ask since it just came to mind while watching this video.
Hell Johnny! Thank you so much for your service. Truthfully we have no idea how Veterans benefits would work. Best of luck to you as you figure it all out. Thanks for watching! Cheers! M&D
My husband and I enjoy your videos very much. We will be visiting Maderia in April. It will be our second time in 3 years. His parents were from there. May I ask what view of Funchal that you show in the beginning of your video? It is overlooking the homes, the cliff side and the Bay Area. He would love to buy a photo of that. Thank you.
Hello! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. That’s great that you’re coming to Madeira in April! The beginning of our video we are sitting at a restaurant called Beerhouse . It’s right at the marina. Cheers! M&D
@@Track_Us_Downoh thank you very much! We will have to check it out. All the best! Kelly and Tony.
Thank you wonderful people! Another great video.
Q Q: I know there are flights from mainland Lisbon to Funchal Madeira, but do you know of any cruises or ferrys between those two as well? Could you name the company?
Obrigado.
Hello disturbedpeace! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. There is no longer a ferry between mainland and Madeira. We heard there used to be for a short time. It’s a quick flight. Cheers! M&D
Hello guys. So you are bored? Can we have some of your boredom? Ship some to us 😂. Anyway, we hope you guys are doing well. All the best from us over here. 🥂
Hello Rui! Ha ha that title is so tongue in cheek! We are absolutely not bored!! Lol! We are doing well and we hope you and your family are as well! Cheers friend! M&D
Go and see ronaldo
Hello! We would love ❤️ to!! Cheers! M&D