WHY LIVING IN THE AZORES FEELS DIFFERENT NOW
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- Опубліковано 1 січ 2025
- I have been living in the Azores for 8 years and living on the island now feels very different compared to when I first moved here. The Azores are undergoing a significant change since gaining much more popularity and I have exchanged my fast paced life for a much slower and more self sufficient life. It is interesting to reflect on how much our current living experience differs from our first impressions of a place and how much our perception is influenced by what we prioritize in life.
I hope you enjoy. Thank you for being here!
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Heart Strings - Cody Martin
Secret Place - Cody Martin
Hey everyone 🤍 Do you remember my very first video? I decided to recreate the very first scene from my very first video to celebrate almost 3 years of filmmaking. This hilltop is where it all started. Thank you for being on this journey with me. Sending you lots of love!
If i had to unsub all but one channel. I would have left your channel as the exception. Your vids speak to my soul. Aka i like your videos!
@aligonzales1480 thank you, Ali. This means a lot to me!🥹
I remember it. I believe it was one of the first videos I watched about the magical place where you are. Thank you for making it because now the Azores calls to me to come there to live a beautiful life. I'll come to meet you when I arrive this coming summer 😊
@jamesprice1550 I'm glad you stumbled across my first video and I'm glad it contributed to you following your dreams. I wish you the most wonderful time in the Azores this summer, James.
Rahel, you are experiencing such deep peace right now. Many people dream of having your experience, but cannot muster the courage to pursue it. God bless you.
That's very sweet. Thank you for your kind words, Mike.
@@RahelStadler You welcome
Thank you back! You just made my day much better. This place looks like a paradise.
That warms my heart, I'm glad your day feels better now. It is a pretty special place indeed.
My homeland, we're Azorian. You should do a video at Rabo de Peixe. The true heart pumping the island. Working hard for the espirito sant.
I'm based in Pico, so almost all of my videos are being filmed here.
Pico island is a beautiful island, and the pico is uncovered today. You are blessed to live there.
I am very blessed to live here indeed. Sending my warmest wishes to you!
Thanks, Rahel, just what I needed after a crazy week at school. I certainly remember your first video, the storm footage was the pure force of nature, a reminder that Mother Nature is not to be messed with!
My pleasure, Nick. I'm glad I was able to balance out the craziness of your school week with some peacefulness. It's so precious to me that you remember my first video so well, I haven't watched it in quite some time and totally forgot about the footage of the hurricane. I agree, storms are truly the best reminders to stay humble.
Another beautiful video of nature. Nature is precious. We need to take care of it while we still have it. I got news from my doctor and she gave me great news. I don't need oxygen. I am in remission! The mountain in Pico surrounded by clouds is beautiful. It must be peaceful there. Mountain air is so healthy. Maybe that is why I am going well.
Richard, that are wonderful news! I'm so happy for you! I hope you are celebrating life by taking the biggest breath of fresh mountain air. I'm glad you are here and that you enjoyed my video. Best wishes to you!
I looked if you had an new vid online.
Didn't see anything, so i watched(Listened) some of your old ones. And now this new one, you're living my dream lol.
That's so heartwarming to read. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, Ali. Which old videos did you listen to?
@@RahelStadler probably all of them to this point
Just fergot the names.
@@bobanmeijer it's ok, don't worry about it. I'm glad you watch them regardless!
...smile.
Beautiful - in all ways, Rahel. Stunning scenery and the detail in the rock and those wind swept trees.... Thank you.
My pleasure, Charles. It makes me very happy that you like it!
I am glad you have found your bliss. My experience in Madeira is too soon to judge, but one thing is clear, the people who call Madeira home are wonderful and without their help and support my experience would not be as wonderful.
I don't know if I would say that 'I found my bliss'. I surely have found blissful moments here but bliss seems to be nothing which a place can provide in its entirety.
I'm glad that you have encountered supportive people on your way.
Beautiful Video, Well Done!!
Thank you so much, Greg🙏
Your Video make me inviting to visit the Azores! And yes we are travelling in the beginning of April to Pico! Where do you live!? 😊
How wonderful that you get to travel to Pico in only a few months, I'm sure you will love it here. Best wishes to you!
Fantastic Video!! I has been less than a week since I left Pico...... I love it so much🥰🥰🥰
Thank you, I'm glad you like my video and enjoyed your stay on Pico. I wish you a beautiful weekend indulging in happy island memories!
Stunning
Thank you, Al 🙏
So beautiful photograph
Thank you, Igor. I'm glad you like it!
What a staggeringly beautiful place.
It really is! Thank you for watching, Nicholas.
Always beautiful watch the nature in Açores, tranquil and relaxing, and see you too!!🌲🌊🎉🍀😘
Thanks by your video!!🙏
I wish the best for you!! 🙏💐🍀🤗🤗
Thank you for always being here, Candida. I'm sending you calm island vibes and lots of love!
@@RahelStadlerthanks a lot by your words and the sincere friendship of you, I send the same and a pure friendship for you too!! 🙏😘🌊🌊🍀🎉🤗🤗
What a great hill to see Pico. It's nice to see you so in tune to it all. I liked the playful last moments of the video.
It truly is such a great hill! Thank you for mentioning and appreciating me sharing a bit of my goofy side, Douglas. Best wishes to you!
You provide calm feelings
That's SO wonderful to hear! It makes me really happy to know that I managed to provide some calmness.
@RahelStadler we live on an island in the Philippines on the side of a mountain. However. ... quite different here.
Wow! That sounds like a really special place to live as well. I have never been in the Philippines, what's different there?
@RahelStadler yeah while watching this latest video you made i was thinking. When you went barefoot and crouched down i can't do that here because there are so many insects and ants. If you stand still the ants begin climbing up you. Millions of them everywhere, among others.. But not so at the beach. Also. The vistas you show can't easily be seen here. The land and mountains have a lot of foliage and trees and jungle. With few clearings. I have not seen majy grass fields like there. The temperature is really hot here like hot summer days every day of the year. Must have A/C here to get away from the heat. There are electrical grid power outages here frequently. Right now we are on generator power which works good Almost all food here has an asian taint. I really wanted to come retire there in the Azores. But my wife is from here so that wouldnt be fair to her. And we wanted our 10 year old son to see her land and country. You are one of the vloggers i subscribed to there a few years ago when we were still in the United States. The others provide the economic aspect. You, the spiritual. :) It's 11am here. Sunday Sept 17
Thank you for giving me such a detailed glimpse into your living circumstances. I appreciate it!
I guess every place has it's downsides, unfortunately. I'm glad that I don't get constantly bothered by ants and insects while being out and about that certainly would make my experience a little less peaceful but I wish we would have a bit more trees here on the island, I long for the unique charm of jungles or dense forests. I understand your struggle with the constant heat though, it's a different kind of challenge if it doesn't cool down. What is your favorite part about the Philippines?
I feel very honored that you are subscribed because of the spiritual aspect of my videos. I love that! Best wishes to you and your family.
Some things change. But the beauty of this island and the volcano remain the same.
Beautifully said! I completely agree with you, Andy.
It our soul to be happy to watch your video
So beautiful!,
Thank you, Natalie 🙏
A beautiful remembrance Rahel. And a valuable lesson on the subject of acceptance. Only when we learn to accept our true selves can we be fulfilled. Trying to fit in elsewhere beforehand is like forcing a piece into a puzzle that doesn’t fit. I love the spontaneous ending “it’s moving too!” 😂
That's so true. I value the extent of understanding and appreciation you have for the more serious as well as the more goofy side of what I share.
@@RahelStadler Thank you! Well, I am the Prince of Goofdom, Commander of all things silly who sees humanity as a hilarious comedy. I also have deep philosophical discussions with hummingbirds. They’re really quite funny once they open up.
@RobertSipes-tf5sv I love that! That's so precious. I have never had a conversation with a hummingbird before. You are very lucky!
@@RahelStadler They can be quite sassy you know🌝
Hallo, the morning was very beautiful for you to walk barefoot through the huge mountains, the big sea . I wish you well Thank you.
Hello. Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed the serenity of this place 🙏
Liebe Rahel. Wieder einmal ein so schönes Video mit Worten, die zum Nachdenken anregen. Ich bewundere es so sehr, welche Lebenseinstellung du hast und dies auch auf den Azoren umsetzen kannst. Mir ist natürlich klar, dass nicht jeder so wie du leben kann. Das mag verschiedene Gründe haben. Aber jeder von uns kann deine Idee zu leben bei sich versuchen anzuwenden. Schaden tut das mit Sicherheit nicht. Vielleicht ist es nur meine Einbildung, aber die Azoren haben eine besondere Wirkung und veränderten in vieler Hinsicht mein Leben. Ich freue mich schon heute, nächstes Jahr wieder dort zu sein und die Natur und diesen besonderen Ort auf mich wirken zu lassen.
Pass auf dich auf!
Lieber Jörg. Vielen Dank für das Schildern deiner Gedanken. Ich schätze deine Sichtweise und freue mich jedes Mal zu hören, welche Aspekte du aus meinen Videos mitnimmst. Ich freue mich für dich, dass du so regelmäßig die Inseln besuchen kannst und versichere dir, dass deine Empfindungen ihre Berechtigung haben. Alles Liebe!
so beautiful
Thank you, Brian 🙏
Dear Rahel,
I really enjoy and relate to your video’s and probably share many feelings too. I am coming to the Azores in several weeks. Pico is on my preferred list too. I would love to explore the islands in order to hopefully find a suitable place to live with my wife and four little lovely dogs. In simple tranquility. Long walks are a daily routine and wish. Best regards Malcolm
Dear Malcolm,
Thank you for watching my videos and for sharing how you feel about them. It warms my heart to read that they are not only enjoyable but also relatable to you. And how wonderful that you get to experience the Azores in person so soon. I hope you are finding what your looking for. I'm sending my love from Pico to you, to your wife and to your furry family members!
How sweet that you take the time to react personally. I agree on the fact not wanting to spend more than half days on work anymore. Bit afraid for when the honeymoon ends , as you said, but only one way to find out. Bye
Good morning, Malcolm. Of course, I do not take for granted that you took some time out of your day to write a comment in the first place, so it just feels just right to dedicate my time to you as well. I understand your misgivings, there are certainly some challenges which come with living here. You are right though, you won't know until you are living it.
Have a wonderful day!
@@RahelStadler
You to!!
Time for a walk and talk ( in my case to the furry ones) x
I had a friend who was born and raised on Sao Jorge. He passed away some twenty years ago now but I still think of him from time to time. The folks on Sao Jorge actually looked down on those from Pico on account of they were of Flemish ancestry, not Portuguese. Maybe that's why the people on Pico are so insular. They got attitude from neighboring islanders.
That could be. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I appreciate it.
Beautiful 🩵
Thank you so much, Gilberta!
Hello Rahel, thank you so very much for making this video. What an absolutely gorgeous spot. I can see why many people would climb there. I am so glad that you were able to find a day and time when the place was deserted. Yay!
Thank you also for answering my gazillion comments. I appreciate you taking the time to answer them. It's fun getting to know you and also getting to know myself better.
I have to ask, when you were climbing up this hill, the camera followed you. I.e., someone was holding the camera and was filming you as you climbed up higher and higher. Was there someone with you doing the filming? Or is there a way of doing it all alone that I don't know about? Just curious.
What happens to the cows, sheep and horses when the weather gets bad, when it rains and the cold wind blows? do the farmers leave their livestock out or do they move them to a dry, warmer place?
thank you.
Hello Eve. Thank you for your continuous appreciation and for taking the time to comment on all of my videos.
You are absolutely right, the scene you described was filmed by one of my Patrons who also lives here on Pico.
About the animals: don't forget that animals are meant to live outside, so they are equipped to face the weather. They are looking for shelter like rocks and trees whenever it gets too much for them and they cuddle together if it is cold. They are outside all year around the only thing which happens is that the cows get moved to fields closer to the coast around November and back up into the highlands in April because in the highlands are very cold in Winter.
@@RahelStadler Hello Rahel, thank you for filling me in. I was concerned about the animals because I believe that these animals are not native to the islands, that they were brought over from Europe with more moderate climate. I am glad that they move the cows closer to the coast, away from the strong, cold winds. I think that only sheep are equipped to live in such crazy weather, but the problem with the sheep is that when they get wet, all that water stays in their thick coat. Yikes!
As much as I enjoyed seeing your little slice of paradise I have to question the request for donations at the end. Your only job is showing everyone else what a beautiful place you live in but you want people to contribute towards it ?? Am I missing something here ? When there is hunger and starvation all around the world why would anyone want to contribute towards your life in paradise ?? Argghhhh that made me mad.
I'm glad you enjoyed watching this video and I appreciate you sharing your perception of my request for donation. I feel your frustration and I do understand where you are coming from. I'm aware this is an unconventional concept but UA-cam is my job and I'd like to think that the same like one pays for a coffee to have a little break and a moment of pleasure in a busy day, my videos which hopefully serve as a little break and moment of pleasure as well are worth a few dollars to some. I respect that it is not worth your money. But I do stand by my request for financial support because creating these videos takes a lot of time and work and I'm not in the fortunate position of being able to work for free. Sending my best wishes to you!
@@RahelStadler Well I did ask if I was missing something... Thank you for your reply and clarification of things as you see it. I think I'll sleep on it and see if tomorrow paints a different picture in my head.