*We really wanted to share our experiences with quite possibly the most interesting pets we've ever looked after... 5 gorgeous rats! 🐁🐀 *Here's the link for our appearance on the Any Given Runway podcast, with the wonderful Randell. If you check it out , let us know what you think 😁 www.podomatic.com/podcasts/anygivenrunway/episodes/2022-08-23T01_00_00-07_00 *And here's the link to our previous video from Caldas da Rainha, showing the incredible Sunday market 🥳🎉 ua-cam.com/video/JX8CWA2KM68/v-deo.html
We really love your videos and the information you share in them! I have been watching them for a long while now and they are all such a pleasure. Should you ever consider house sitting in USA Florida Fort Lauderdale area, we can work out a sitting situation if you care. Only one cat, but we just cant leave her to two 10 minute visits a day from neighbors when we are away. Beyond that I would love to see your video and your impression of the area and what gems you may find here! If not, no problems, keep up the great videos! hugs!-- im off to check out your runway podcast! chow for now.
@@top1advisor Hello, and thank you so much for taking the time to write! It's always great to hear such wonderful feedback from viewers, and we really appreciate such positive comments! The US is on our radar for 2026 as we're hoping to catch some World Cup games then! If you're still in town it would be great to touch base... and I'm sure you know how much we love cats! 😻❤ We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed chatting with Randall. It's so cool to think he found us through our Bulgaria to Romania video, Walking Across the Danube, as he was taking the same route himself! One of the best things about having this channel is connecting with fellow travellers and with people who have an interest in seeing different lifestyles, architecture and food! It truly has been a blessing to hear from viewers, and we are so grateful to you all! ~ Mandy 🙏😁😀
Yayyy! I'm so pleased you enjoyed this video ❤ The first draft/version/edit was pretty ropey, but I am so pleased with this final version, and that others are enjoying it as well! The rats were so cute... Artemis won my heart, and Athena was gorgeous. The boys were cute as well, but the girls were just so lovely! I can't forget Sandy and Rudi... such beautiful pooches 🐕🐶❤ We do love going to buffets, and it's fortunate that it's only an occasional thing otherwise we'd be in trouble 😂🤣 Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, Caryn! I know you know how important comments are for the algorithm to decide to show the video to a wider audience, and we are so appreciative of your kindness and support! ~ Mandy 😁😀🙏
You say the nicest things, Mike... and even if they were tongue in cheek, I take them at face value, as they always make me smile 😉😀 Let's see how well Sunday arvos work for our lovely viewers! Thank you again for the great feedback... I finished the video at 11:50pm Friday, and was so thankful of the upload time change! We hope you have a wonderful weekend! ~ Mandy 😀😁
@@FrugalTravellers Dear Mandy and Lee, thank you for sharing your videos and shining the light of your life through the window of my heart and soul. Stay safe and keep well.
@@ericak7825 Hahhha, that's so lovely! I swear, it's wonderful comments like these that warm our souls on those days when editing seems impossible and my laptop freezes for the millionth time 😂🤣 We appreciate you all more than words can express! 🙏 ~ Mandy 😀😁
@@ericak7825 I will be going to Florida for the winter next week, get away from the cold and snow then I will be Sleepless in Florida. This channel is going to be filled with Sleepless people. You know you’re getting older when ‘happy hour” is a nap.
Hello Emanuel! It's so lovely to hear from you again, and we are so happy that you enjoyed this video. We love the Portuguese love of dancing and music... especially on TV programs like Bom Dia! It shows the wonderful Portuguese love of life and happiness! ~ Mandy 😁😀
Olá, Mandy and Lee, thanks for sharing your Portugal experience, I have been enjoying watching all your videos. Between I was so thrilled to spot you walking with two dogs in Praia del ray this morning.
Hello Margaret! It's so lovely to hear that you have been enjoying our videos - thank you very much for taking the time to comment. It's also so cool to hear that you saw us walking the huskies this morning... they certainly keep us busy and entertained! We might see you again sometime! ~ Mandy 😀😁
Dear Mandy and Lee, thank you again for the lovely video. The new time frame works great for me. It behooves me to see that you purchased frozen fruit and bread in a package at Lidl when there's so many bakeries and markets where you can buy fresh fruit and grandma's bread at reasonable prices. I'm sure you have an answer for that, LOL. Please take care of each other and stay safe. PS. What do you call two rats in love? Squeakhearts.
Hello Mike! It's always such a pleasure to hear from you, and thank you again for the timely suggestion re: changing the date & time of our once a week video, as I was still working on this video at midday Saturday 😉🤣 We always buy frozen fruit and packaged bread to stick in the freezer in case we run out of fresh veg and bread, or for toasted ham & cheese sarnies, or to make a quick and easy dinner. In the first of these three Caldas da Rainha videos, we did go to the market and bought fruit, as it's almost always less expensive at the market than the supermarket! 👏🤔 Loved the joke and am looking forward to more in the future 😀😁 ~ Mandy
Hi Val! This was such a wonderful housesit and I'm so pleased you enjoyed seeing these beautiful pets! That buffet was superlative... watching it whilst editing made me sooo hungry 😂🤣 Thank you very much for taking the time to comment, we really appreciate it, as it will.encourage the algorithm to share our channel with new viewers! ~ Mandy 🙏😀😁
Hello irina! That's exactly how I felt when editing the video... it was so difficult before meal times as the footage made me so hungry! 🤣😂 Thank you for taking the time to comment, we really appreciate it! ~ Mandy 🙏😀😁
@@viagenseoutrascoisas2235 We hope you are having a great weekend. A quick question... do you prefer this new day and time for our videos, or the 10am Saturday morning Portugal time upload? Thanks! 🙏 ~ Mandy 😁😀
We're so pleased you enjoyed the video! This was one of many amazing buffets we've been to in Portugal... this one definitely had the most incredible dessert selection! Have you seen our Caldas da Rainha Amazing Value video? That buffet is also excellent value! ~ Mandy 😁😀ua-cam.com/video/qBnSk32qibQ/v-deo.html
@@FrugalTravellers thanks so much for your recommendation. I am going to watch it now. I have never visited Caldas Rainha before. So this city is now in my want-to-go list👍🤟🤝.
@@asiaticonaeuropa That's excellent! Caldas da Rainha is a lovely small city 1-1½ hours north of Lisbon, in the Silver Coast region. It is fairly close to Óbidos, Nazaré, Alcobaça, Leiria, Praia d'el Rey, Peniche, Baleal and Ferrel... and we just happen to have made videos of all those places, which are in our Silver Coast playlist! Silver Coast PORTUGAL: ua-cam.com/play/PLCmNbKU5iMrm-ofLv4r_i4dBqpZIGOpr0.html Check them out and see what you think... and let me know if you understand why we seem to find it impossible to leave this area 😀😁 ~ Mandy
Thank you so much, Mike... imagine how difficult it was to edit that,especially before mealtimes 😂🤣 I tried making an Instagram Reel to explain the struggle but I was too hungry to concentrate 😁 Wow, pet mice would have been cool, and so much smaller! Did you take them out to free roam in a safe area? ~ Mandy
@@FrugalTravellers Okay... Funny story here... I bought a mouse at a WT Grant store in 1972, brought "him" home and a week later "He" had 12 babies.... Long story short, at one point I ended up with well over 100 mice!!!? They did get loose once and was hilarious.. I ended up selling most of them to another pet store.... Crazy stuff! Great job with the video because any producer will tell you that animals are hard to work with. Cheers!
@@carsmusicfan Oh my word... over 100 mice! That's crazy 🤯😲 I can't even imagine cleaning all the cages! We were under strict instructions to NEVER let the boys and girls mix... and now I understand why 🤣😂 ~ Mandy
That was a really great post. Well done. My better half squirmed at the idea of pet sitting rats, despite my telling her they are just cute rodents, like rabbits, that have got a bad rep over the ages. The buffet would be my idea of heaven ... or maybe hell, given the size of my smallish stomach. The shopping costs were also very interesting and useful too. Thanks again!
Thank you, Mac Cat I'm so pleased you enjoyed this video. I had all of these short clips that I really wanted to share, but couldn't work out how to fit in with the other two Caldas da Rainha videos without making them too long, so I am really pleased with the lovely comments this has received! I completely understand your better half's reaction, as that was mine at first, but they were truly such beautiful creatures. I took loads more clips of them, and found it so difficult to just select a few! The buffet was brilliant, and I'm pleased you enjoyed the look at our standard shop. We really appreciate your kind words, thank you! ~ Mandy 🙏😁😀
Thanks Mandy and Lee for another great video. I can't wait to get back to Portugal next year for my 4 to 6 week adventure and as a result of your videos I will go beyond my normal Porto, Lisbon and the Algarve route and explore other places.
Thank you so much, Yomi! It's wonderful to hear that our videos have encouraged you to explore more of this beautiful country... and it would be very interesting to hear which will end up being your favourite place! 😊🇵🇹 It was lovely to read your comment, and we appreciate you taking the time to write such heartwarming words! ~ Mandy 😁😀
ooh that buffet looks amazing! Great value as well. we haven't been to a buffet in years, but we used to love going and stuffing our faces. definitely a great way to spend 3 hours! 😋
Hello Jon & Jay! We love buffets & have been to some brilliant ones here in Portugal... it's our idea of heaven 😋😂 I still can't believe it included ½ litre of wine per person, thus adding to the merriment, as I drank Lee's as well! ~ Mandy 😀😁
@@FrugalTravellers the wine was included as well?! We didn't realise that. Amazing value! Can't believe how cheap Portugal is. You definitely hit the jackpot living there!
@@BucketListTravellers Hmmm... you've just made me realise I should have put up text saying €13.50 for Buffet, drink and coffee... I'll be sure to spell it out clearly in text in future videos, so thanks for that! 🙏😊 Yes, Portugal has so many amazingly affordable things, from the wonderful wine; Menus do Dia; buffet restaurants and discount bus tickets when purchased in advance! We have been truly blessed to have spent so much time in this incredible country - we love it here! ~ Mandy 🇵🇹❤😀
Thank you so much, Scott! 🙏😀 It was wonderful meeting you two, and I just wish we could have meet up again at Praia d'el Rey, but time seemed to run away from us all! I can't begin to describe how heartwarming it was to meet one of our earliest viewers... and I always think about you saying, "if the Frugals can, we can!" Wishing you all the best and we hope we can meet up again one day! ~ Mandy 😁😀
Hello SilentCrossing! I'm so pleased you enjoyed this video, and that we've given you another tasty and budget friendly recommendation... just be aware that the set up at Restaurante Lisboa might look a bit different, as they might have been catering for the massive crowd. Did you ever end up going to the Cafe do Mercado in Peniche? We haven't been back for ages and I was wondering what it's like now. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, we really appreciate it! ~ Mandy 😀😁
We bought both of our Toyotas at that dealership! We've also eaten at Lisboa a handful of times and while it's always been delicious, it's never been quite that good looking, so it might be due to the large group. But, I think they have those large groups often because I see the big coach buses parked out front regularly. It reminds me of going to the Amish restaurants in Pennsylvania, simple but delicious food that drew crowds from many states away! Mandy & Lee, was your visit on a weekday or weekend? Lastly, have you been to Borga on the other side of the industrial park from Lisboa? It's not a buffet, they have a daily limited menu that is seasonal and it's served family style. Delicious, budget friendly lunch in an atmosphere that reminds one of sitting at their grandmother's kitchen table. And the sangria is delicious.
@@FrugalTravellers No, it is still on my list. We have tried Brasilliano in Peniche, which has a huge family size pizza. Kalifood in Ferrel for breakfast and Pingo Doce for lunch.
@@twopeasonaspoon Thank you so much for your wonderful comment and great information on Restaurante Lisboa 🙏 We hadn't heard of Borga so that's now on our list. Wow, the Amish restaurant sounded amazing... that's definitely a part of the US I'd love to visit! ~ Mandy 😀😁
@@MySilentCrossing Oohh, we're planning to walk to Ferrel next week - would you recommend Kalifood? And have you tried the new sushi buffet in Peniche? It's at the top of our list to visit! 😉😊 ~ Mandy
What fun! Got to love the names of those beautiful rodents! Adorable. Most rats I’ve seen were huge NYC subway and park rats. That food looked fantastic! I’d have a difficult time not going straight to those amazing looking desserts! And the dancing afterwards… I’d be clapping along! Obrigada Mandy & Lee! Cheers ~
Hello Jen! It's always so lovely to hear from you, and I'm so happy you enjoyed this video! Aren't the rats gorgeous! I was apprehensive at first, but Day 1 I was in love 🐀🐁❤ It helped that Artemis is just so sweet, and that Darwin looks like Ratatouille 😊😄 The buffet is incredible! I would so recommend that you go when you're back on the Silver Coast, and if you like eating far too many plates of dessert 🤣 Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, as it encourages the algorithm to share our channel with new viewers! 🙏 ~ Mandy 😀😁
Shocked When Visiting Portugal. Dear Mandy and Lee, have you ever considered doing an episode on what shocked you about Portugal past and present. I would love to hear from the commentators on here also. Provided hereunder is my list of 10 shocking things that I have noticed when visiting Portugal. 1. The abundance of salt fish in supermarkets 2. The beautiful mosaic tiles especially in train stations. 3. The amount of smokers in Portugal. 4. The number of cork trees in Portugal. 5. When renting a car not many automatic transmissions. 6. Algarve has more Brits than Hampshire, England. 7. Restaurants occupied primarily by men, hardly any women other than tourist. 8. Pastéis de Nata is overrated, it's just a custard tart. 9. Portuguese people are very friendly. 10. The coffee is excellent and downright delicious.
That is a brilliant idea, Mike! I would definitely like to share these things with our viewers, so have screenshot this for later. Thank you so much for the great suggestion! We really appreciate it! ~ Mandy 🙏😁😀
My Saturday morning routine - brew a pot of coffee, make some toast, sit down to watch the latest Frugal Travellers vlog at 10am. Coffee - tick, toast - tick, vlog - oh no, where is it?? It's now scheduled for 2pm on Sunday - my whole weekend is thrown into turmoil - I don't know what time or day it is anymore - I don't know if I can cope with this change! 😂
Hahhha... I really am so sorry, Mr B, for throwing your Saturday morning routine into turmoil 😂 I did write a post in the Community section for this very reason, to advise yourself and the 10 other regular (& much appreciated) viewers of the change! It will be interesting to see if this new day & time helps or hinders the channel... I wait with bated breath to find out, and will set up a poll in a few week to get feedback. It actually feels weird for us as well, as we're accustomed to spending Saturday answering comments. It's kind of making the day drag out 🤣 ~ Mandy 😁😀
@Frugal Mr B Oh no, it's a bummer you missed the comment! SERGIO saw it & responded almost immediately, so I don't know how the algorithm decides who will see Community posts 🤔 That's a great idea about the wine... we haven't touched a drop of alcohol in a week as have been too busy focusing on editing and researching! We're actually at 2 separate housesits this weekend, just around the corner from each other, and Lee's coming round for dinner and a glass or two of vinho. That's our Saturday sorted, I hope yours is a good one! ~ Mandy 😁😀
@@CaptainsChannel58 Well, it's more like 5 who comment in the Premiere live chat 🤣😂... with Frugal Mr B being one of them! Those numbers will grow though, once our channel grows, and people know it's a regular thing where they can jump on and say hi 😁😀 ~ Mandy
So lovely to hear from you two! We're both so well and loving life in Portugal, and hope this finds you both well! The food was incredible... if only was could have eaten more 🤣 ~ Mandy 😀😁
How lovely to have been part of the local celebration. Did you join in? Oh my gosh - all that food. Hollow legs Lee. I would be full to pussy's bow after the first plate! Looks tasty and lovely. How wonderful that you had some squeaky rats to look after. I had two white rats when I was young (a very long time ago) and used to wash them in Halo shampoo and keep them down the front of my blouse! Glad you could catch up with friends - yes it is always lovely to find someone who can share memories and conversations when you are away from home for a long time. We are now planning a five week trip to Portugal in April/May 2023 - slow travel. Will be picking your brains.
Hello Chrisrine! It's so lovely to hear from you - we always enjoy your informative comments. You know how much we love buffets, and this was one of the best yet! We didn't join in wirh the dancing, and would have been hard pressed to find space on the dancefloor 🤣 Thd rats were gorgeous, especially beautiful Artemis, and they were so much more gentle and soft than I'd expected. It was always funny to have one disappear up a sleeve 😁 Yes, it was so lovely to see Geoff! We ended up seeing him in Nazaré twice and once in Caldas da Rainha, so had a great catch up. It's always so interesting talking travel with him - he's currently in Nepal and will soon be heading to SE Asia... he travels a lot faster than we do 😂 How wonderful that you're planning a trip to Portugal! We've made over 100 videos during our time here so there's plenty of footage to help you prepare 😀😁 ~ Mandy
Hello Ben! Great question. This time we were given a lift by a friend. In our next video, coming next Sunday, we show that we walk the 3.8km each way... which certainly builds up an appetite 😀😁 ~ Mandy
*We really wanted to share our experiences with quite possibly the most interesting pets we've ever looked after... 5 gorgeous rats! 🐁🐀
*Here's the link for our appearance on the Any Given Runway podcast, with the wonderful Randell. If you check it out , let us know what you think 😁
www.podomatic.com/podcasts/anygivenrunway/episodes/2022-08-23T01_00_00-07_00
*And here's the link to our previous video from Caldas da Rainha, showing the incredible Sunday market 🥳🎉
ua-cam.com/video/JX8CWA2KM68/v-deo.html
We really love your videos and the information you share in them! I have been watching them for a long while now and they are all such a pleasure. Should you ever consider house sitting in USA Florida Fort Lauderdale area, we can work out a sitting situation if you care. Only one cat, but we just cant leave her to two 10 minute visits a day from neighbors when we are away. Beyond that I would love to see your video and your impression of the area and what gems you may find here! If not, no problems, keep up the great videos! hugs!-- im off to check out your runway podcast! chow for now.
@@top1advisor Hello, and thank you so much for taking the time to write! It's always great to hear such wonderful feedback from viewers, and we really appreciate such positive comments!
The US is on our radar for 2026 as we're hoping to catch some World Cup games then! If you're still in town it would be great to touch base... and I'm sure you know how much we love cats! 😻❤
We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed chatting with Randall. It's so cool to think he found us through our Bulgaria to Romania video, Walking Across the Danube, as he was taking the same route himself! One of the best things about having this channel is connecting with fellow travellers and with people who have an interest in seeing different lifestyles, architecture and food! It truly has been a blessing to hear from viewers, and we are so grateful to you all! ~ Mandy 🙏😁😀
The Elderly Party. You are in the right place. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@joaorobalo9353 Oi! What are you implying by that?!? 🤣🤣🤣
Wow! What a fun filled video! Fur babies, friends and food! What a deal at that buffet and LIDL. You guys find the best deals.
Yayyy! I'm so pleased you enjoyed this video ❤ The first draft/version/edit was pretty ropey, but I am so pleased with this final version, and that others are enjoying it as well!
The rats were so cute... Artemis won my heart, and Athena was gorgeous. The boys were cute as well, but the girls were just so lovely! I can't forget Sandy and Rudi... such beautiful pooches 🐕🐶❤
We do love going to buffets, and it's fortunate that it's only an occasional thing otherwise we'd be in trouble 😂🤣
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, Caryn! I know you know how important comments are for the algorithm to decide to show the video to a wider audience, and we are so appreciative of your kindness and support! ~ Mandy 😁😀🙏
Dear Mandy and Lee, Sunday will never be the same, now I have something to look forward to. Sleepless in Canada. Please take care of each other.
You say the nicest things, Mike... and even if they were tongue in cheek, I take them at face value, as they always make me smile 😉😀 Let's see how well Sunday arvos work for our lovely viewers! Thank you again for the great feedback... I finished the video at 11:50pm Friday, and was so thankful of the upload time change! We hope you have a wonderful weekend! ~ Mandy 😀😁
@@FrugalTravellers Dear Mandy and Lee, thank you for sharing your videos and shining the light of your life through the window of my heart and soul. Stay safe and keep well.
@@mikemurphy2112 You are so very welcome. Thank you for your lovely comments and for always being so interesting and helpful 🙏 ~ Mandy
@@ericak7825 Hahhha, that's so lovely! I swear, it's wonderful comments like these that warm our souls on those days when editing seems impossible and my laptop freezes for the millionth time 😂🤣 We appreciate you all more than words can express! 🙏 ~ Mandy 😀😁
@@ericak7825 I will be going to Florida for the winter next week, get away from the cold and snow then I will be Sleepless in Florida. This channel is going to be filled with Sleepless people. You know you’re getting older when ‘happy hour” is a nap.
Wonderful 3 hours well spent with dancers and all. I loved😄💕
Hello Emanuel! It's so lovely to hear from you again, and we are so happy that you enjoyed this video. We love the Portuguese love of dancing and music... especially on TV programs like Bom Dia! It shows the wonderful Portuguese love of life and happiness! ~ Mandy 😁😀
Olá, Mandy and Lee, thanks for sharing your Portugal experience, I have been enjoying watching all your videos. Between I was so thrilled to spot you walking with two dogs in Praia del ray this morning.
Hello Margaret! It's so lovely to hear that you have been enjoying our videos - thank you very much for taking the time to comment. It's also so cool to hear that you saw us walking the huskies this morning... they certainly keep us busy and entertained! We might see you again sometime! ~ Mandy 😀😁
Dear Mandy and Lee, thank you again for the lovely video. The new time frame works great for me. It behooves me to see that you purchased frozen fruit and bread in a package at Lidl when there's so many bakeries and markets where you can buy fresh fruit and grandma's bread at reasonable prices. I'm sure you have an answer for that, LOL. Please take care of each other and stay safe.
PS. What do you call two rats in love? Squeakhearts.
Hello Mike! It's always such a pleasure to hear from you, and thank you again for the timely suggestion re: changing the date & time of our once a week video, as I was still working on this video at midday Saturday 😉🤣
We always buy frozen fruit and packaged bread to stick in the freezer in case we run out of fresh veg and bread, or for toasted ham & cheese sarnies, or to make a quick and easy dinner. In the first of these three Caldas da Rainha videos, we did go to the market and bought fruit, as it's almost always less expensive at the market than the supermarket! 👏🤔
Loved the joke and am looking forward to more in the future 😀😁 ~ Mandy
Hi guys. 😊 The animals ❤️. That buffet I have to say looked really good.👍🏼
Hi Val! This was such a wonderful housesit and I'm so pleased you enjoyed seeing these beautiful pets! That buffet was superlative... watching it whilst editing made me sooo hungry 😂🤣 Thank you very much for taking the time to comment, we really appreciate it, as it will.encourage the algorithm to share our channel with new viewers! ~ Mandy 🙏😀😁
Omg, everything looks good and I'm hungry now 😂😂😭. Thanks for sharing.
Hello irina! That's exactly how I felt when editing the video... it was so difficult before meal times as the footage made me so hungry! 🤣😂 Thank you for taking the time to comment, we really appreciate it! ~ Mandy 🙏😀😁
Hi Mandy and Lee!
The deserts are so delicious!
Thank you for sharing ❤️
They were incredible! I wish I could have had more than 2 plates but I had to restrain myself 🤣 Thank you so much for your lovely comment! ~ Mandy
@@FrugalTravellers Thank you ❤️
@@viagenseoutrascoisas2235 We hope you are having a great weekend. A quick question... do you prefer this new day and time for our videos, or the 10am Saturday morning Portugal time upload? Thanks! 🙏 ~ Mandy 😁😀
the frugal-est buffet that I'll have to try .... Thanks for the videos !!
We're so pleased you enjoyed the video! This was one of many amazing buffets we've been to in Portugal... this one definitely had the most incredible dessert selection!
Have you seen our Caldas da Rainha Amazing Value video? That buffet is also excellent value! ~ Mandy 😁😀ua-cam.com/video/qBnSk32qibQ/v-deo.html
@@FrugalTravellers thanks so much for your recommendation. I am going to watch it now. I have never visited Caldas Rainha before. So this city is now in my want-to-go list👍🤟🤝.
@@asiaticonaeuropa That's excellent! Caldas da Rainha is a lovely small city 1-1½ hours north of Lisbon, in the Silver Coast region.
It is fairly close to Óbidos, Nazaré, Alcobaça, Leiria, Praia d'el Rey, Peniche, Baleal and Ferrel... and we just happen to have made videos of all those places, which are in our Silver Coast playlist!
Silver Coast PORTUGAL: ua-cam.com/play/PLCmNbKU5iMrm-ofLv4r_i4dBqpZIGOpr0.html
Check them out and see what you think... and let me know if you understand why we seem to find it impossible to leave this area 😀😁 ~ Mandy
Whew! I'm really full after that!!! 🤣🤣 Loved the rats as I had many pet mice when I was just a kid. Thanks for another installment Mandy & Lee! 😺😺
Thank you so much, Mike... imagine how difficult it was to edit that,especially before mealtimes 😂🤣 I tried making an Instagram Reel to explain the struggle but I was too hungry to concentrate 😁 Wow, pet mice would have been cool, and so much smaller! Did you take them out to free roam in a safe area? ~ Mandy
@@FrugalTravellers Okay... Funny story here... I bought a mouse at a WT Grant store in 1972, brought "him" home and a week later "He" had 12 babies.... Long story short, at one point I ended up with well over 100 mice!!!? They did get loose once and was hilarious.. I ended up selling most of them to another pet store.... Crazy stuff! Great job with the video because any producer will tell you that animals are hard to work with. Cheers!
@@carsmusicfan Oh my word... over 100 mice! That's crazy 🤯😲 I can't even imagine cleaning all the cages! We were under strict instructions to NEVER let the boys and girls mix... and now I understand why 🤣😂 ~ Mandy
That was a really great post. Well done.
My better half squirmed at the idea of pet sitting rats, despite my telling her they are just cute rodents, like rabbits, that have got a bad rep over the ages.
The buffet would be my idea of heaven ... or maybe hell, given the size of my smallish stomach.
The shopping costs were also very interesting and useful too.
Thanks again!
Thank you, Mac Cat I'm so pleased you enjoyed this video. I had all of these short clips that I really wanted to share, but couldn't work out how to fit in with the other two Caldas da Rainha videos without making them too long, so I am really pleased with the lovely comments this has received!
I completely understand your better half's reaction, as that was mine at first, but they were truly such beautiful creatures. I took loads more clips of them, and found it so difficult to just select a few!
The buffet was brilliant, and I'm pleased you enjoyed the look at our standard shop. We really appreciate your kind words, thank you! ~ Mandy 🙏😁😀
Thanks Mandy and Lee for another great video. I can't wait to get back to Portugal next year for my 4 to 6 week adventure and as a result of your videos I will go beyond my normal Porto, Lisbon and the Algarve route and explore other places.
Thank you so much, Yomi! It's wonderful to hear that our videos have encouraged you to explore more of this beautiful country... and it would be very interesting to hear which will end up being your favourite place! 😊🇵🇹 It was lovely to read your comment, and we appreciate you taking the time to write such heartwarming words! ~ Mandy 😁😀
ooh that buffet looks amazing! Great value as well. we haven't been to a buffet in years, but we used to love going and stuffing our faces. definitely a great way to spend 3 hours! 😋
Hello Jon & Jay! We love buffets & have been to some brilliant ones here in Portugal... it's our idea of heaven 😋😂 I still can't believe it included ½ litre of wine per person, thus adding to the merriment, as I drank Lee's as well! ~ Mandy 😀😁
@@FrugalTravellers the wine was included as well?! We didn't realise that. Amazing value! Can't believe how cheap Portugal is. You definitely hit the jackpot living there!
@@BucketListTravellers Hmmm... you've just made me realise I should have put up text saying €13.50 for Buffet, drink and coffee... I'll be sure to spell it out clearly in text in future videos, so thanks for that! 🙏😊 Yes, Portugal has so many amazingly affordable things, from the wonderful wine; Menus do Dia; buffet restaurants and discount bus tickets when purchased in advance! We have been truly blessed to have spent so much time in this incredible country - we love it here! ~ Mandy 🇵🇹❤😀
the Cozido looks great. I love bacon, cabbage, spuds, and all pudding.
@@joaorobalo9353 It was delicious! 😋😊 ~ Mandy 😀😁
Love you guys 😊
Thank you so much, Scott! 🙏😀 It was wonderful meeting you two, and I just wish we could have meet up again at Praia d'el Rey, but time seemed to run away from us all!
I can't begin to describe how heartwarming it was to meet one of our earliest viewers... and I always think about you saying, "if the Frugals can, we can!"
Wishing you all the best and we hope we can meet up again one day! ~ Mandy 😁😀
Restaurante Lisboa XL is next to where I service my Toyota. I saw and and was wondering how good it is. Thanks for another great tip!
Hello SilentCrossing! I'm so pleased you enjoyed this video, and that we've given you another tasty and budget friendly recommendation... just be aware that the set up at Restaurante Lisboa might look a bit different, as they might have been catering for the massive crowd.
Did you ever end up going to the Cafe do Mercado in Peniche? We haven't been back for ages and I was wondering what it's like now.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, we really appreciate it! ~ Mandy 😀😁
We bought both of our Toyotas at that dealership! We've also eaten at Lisboa a handful of times and while it's always been delicious, it's never been quite that good looking, so it might be due to the large group. But, I think they have those large groups often because I see the big coach buses parked out front regularly. It reminds me of going to the Amish restaurants in Pennsylvania, simple but delicious food that drew crowds from many states away! Mandy & Lee, was your visit on a weekday or weekend? Lastly, have you been to Borga on the other side of the industrial park from Lisboa? It's not a buffet, they have a daily limited menu that is seasonal and it's served family style. Delicious, budget friendly lunch in an atmosphere that reminds one of sitting at their grandmother's kitchen table. And the sangria is delicious.
@@FrugalTravellers No, it is still on my list. We have tried Brasilliano in Peniche, which has a huge family size pizza. Kalifood in Ferrel for breakfast and Pingo Doce for lunch.
@@twopeasonaspoon Thank you so much for your wonderful comment and great information on Restaurante Lisboa 🙏 We hadn't heard of Borga so that's now on our list. Wow, the Amish restaurant sounded amazing... that's definitely a part of the US I'd love to visit! ~ Mandy 😀😁
@@MySilentCrossing Oohh, we're planning to walk to Ferrel next week - would you recommend Kalifood? And have you tried the new sushi buffet in Peniche? It's at the top of our list to visit! 😉😊 ~ Mandy
What a life guys 🇵🇹 ❤️
It's a wonderful life indeed, Alice!☺😄 Thank you so much for watching the video and taking the time to comment, we really appreciate it! ~ Mandy 😀😁
What fun! Got to love the names of those beautiful rodents! Adorable. Most rats I’ve seen were huge NYC subway and park rats. That food looked fantastic! I’d have a difficult time not going straight to those amazing looking desserts! And the dancing afterwards… I’d be clapping along! Obrigada Mandy & Lee! Cheers ~
Hello Jen! It's always so lovely to hear from you, and I'm so happy you enjoyed this video! Aren't the rats gorgeous! I was apprehensive at first, but Day 1 I was in love 🐀🐁❤ It helped that Artemis is just so sweet, and that Darwin looks like Ratatouille 😊😄 The buffet is incredible! I would so recommend that you go when you're back on the Silver Coast, and if you like eating far too many plates of dessert 🤣
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, as it encourages the algorithm to share our channel with new viewers! 🙏 ~ Mandy 😀😁
@@FrugalTravellers Yes! Saving this one so I can recall the restaurant!! 🙌🏻💛
@@JenShea Excellent! That's a great idea, and I really hope you enjoy it as much as we did! ~ Mandy 😀😁
Shocked When Visiting Portugal. Dear Mandy and Lee, have you ever considered doing an episode on what shocked you about Portugal past and present. I would love to hear from the commentators on here also. Provided hereunder is my list of 10 shocking things that I have noticed when visiting Portugal.
1. The abundance of salt fish in supermarkets
2. The beautiful mosaic tiles especially in train stations.
3. The amount of smokers in Portugal.
4. The number of cork trees in Portugal.
5. When renting a car not many automatic transmissions.
6. Algarve has more Brits than Hampshire, England.
7. Restaurants occupied primarily by men, hardly any women other than tourist.
8. Pastéis de Nata is overrated, it's just a custard tart.
9. Portuguese people are very friendly.
10. The coffee is excellent and downright delicious.
That is a brilliant idea, Mike! I would definitely like to share these things with our viewers, so have screenshot this for later.
Thank you so much for the great suggestion! We really appreciate it! ~ Mandy 🙏😁😀
awesome
Thank you for your lovely comment, manuel. We're so pleased you enjoyed this video! ~ Mandy 😁😀
Great video again! I was hoping to see a bit of blood 😁
Hahhha... this is a family friendly channel so your mishaps couldn't be shown. There certainly was a lot of blood! 😲🤣 ~ Mandy 😁😀
My Saturday morning routine - brew a pot of coffee, make some toast, sit down to watch the latest Frugal Travellers vlog at 10am. Coffee - tick, toast - tick, vlog - oh no, where is it?? It's now scheduled for 2pm on Sunday - my whole weekend is thrown into turmoil - I don't know what time or day it is anymore - I don't know if I can cope with this change! 😂
Hahhha... I really am so sorry, Mr B, for throwing your Saturday morning routine into turmoil 😂
I did write a post in the Community section for this very reason, to advise yourself and the 10 other regular (& much appreciated) viewers of the change!
It will be interesting to see if this new day & time helps or hinders the channel... I wait with bated breath to find out, and will set up a poll in a few week to get feedback.
It actually feels weird for us as well, as we're accustomed to spending Saturday answering comments. It's kind of making the day drag out 🤣 ~ Mandy 😁😀
@@FrugalTravellers Ah, I hadn't seen your comment. Open a bottle of wine and forget about it until tomorrow! I'll 'see' you and Lee at 2pm tomorrow.
@Frugal Mr B Oh no, it's a bummer you missed the comment! SERGIO saw it & responded almost immediately, so I don't know how the algorithm decides who will see Community posts 🤔
That's a great idea about the wine... we haven't touched a drop of alcohol in a week as have been too busy focusing on editing and researching!
We're actually at 2 separate housesits this weekend, just around the corner from each other, and Lee's coming round for dinner and a glass or two of vinho. That's our Saturday sorted, I hope yours is a good one! ~ Mandy 😁😀
Ten? LoL
@@CaptainsChannel58 Well, it's more like 5 who comment in the Premiere live chat 🤣😂... with Frugal Mr B being one of them! Those numbers will grow though, once our channel grows, and people know it's a regular thing where they can jump on and say hi 😁😀 ~ Mandy
Been a while we haven’t been in touch, hope you guy are doing good ! By the way the foods look yum 🤤
So lovely to hear from you two! We're both so well and loving life in Portugal, and hope this finds you both well! The food was incredible... if only was could have eaten more 🤣 ~ Mandy 😀😁
How lovely to have been part of the local celebration. Did you join in? Oh my gosh - all that food. Hollow legs Lee. I would be full to pussy's bow after the first plate! Looks tasty and lovely. How wonderful that you had some squeaky rats to look after. I had two white rats when I was young (a very long time ago) and used to wash them in Halo shampoo and keep them down the front of my blouse! Glad you could catch up with friends - yes it is always lovely to find someone who can share memories and conversations when you are away from home for a long time. We are now planning a five week trip to Portugal in April/May 2023 - slow travel. Will be picking your brains.
Hello Chrisrine! It's so lovely to hear from you - we always enjoy your informative comments. You know how much we love buffets, and this was one of the best yet! We didn't join in wirh the dancing, and would have been hard pressed to find space on the dancefloor 🤣 Thd rats were gorgeous, especially beautiful Artemis, and they were so much more gentle and soft than I'd expected. It was always funny to have one disappear up a sleeve 😁 Yes, it was so lovely to see Geoff! We ended up seeing him in Nazaré twice and once in Caldas da Rainha, so had a great catch up. It's always so interesting talking travel with him - he's currently in Nepal and will soon be heading to SE Asia... he travels a lot faster than we do 😂 How wonderful that you're planning a trip to Portugal! We've made over 100 videos during our time here so there's plenty of footage to help you prepare 😀😁 ~ Mandy
The problem is, how do i get to without a car. There is no transportation in Caldas😅
Hello Ben! Great question. This time we were given a lift by a friend. In our next video, coming next Sunday, we show that we walk the 3.8km each way... which certainly builds up an appetite 😀😁 ~ Mandy