How We Managed Daily RV Life In The Rain In Portugal
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- In this week's episode of our 'Exploring Portugal' series, we embark on a captivating RV journey through Northern Portugal's coastal and historic gems. Our adventure begins on the sun-kissed shores of Ancora, where we soak in the sea and sand. From there, we travel to the charming town of Viana do Castelo and ascend to the pinnacle of a historic church's dome, gaining breathtaking views. Rain can't deter our spirits as we continue to Braga, where we explore the awe-inspiring Bom Jesus sanctuary and meander through the charming old streets, uncovering the heart of the city. Join us as we navigate this delightful mix of sun, history, and culture, showcasing why Portugal is a dream destination for travelers and retirees alike.
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after such a rain it could be good to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with a splash of old Cognac!!!😁👍I am glad you are there at the moment, being safe! Yesterday we have slept peacefully for the first time during this week because, you know, our dear Madeira is suffering of that forest fires!🙏🏻Oh God, please, save our dear Madeira!!!
Hello! We did enjoy a hot chocolate after that rain! Minus the cognac - but that would have been better!!! We are so sad to see the fires in Madeira. We are in close touch with friends and updated often. Madeira is always in our hearts 💕! Thanks for watching and following along. Cheers! M&D
Thanks D and M. I recently had an amazing hamburger in Braga. I noticed someone else asked about washing Stealthy like I did a few weeks ago….sooner or later you’ll have to give us the secret to keeping the “rig” clean…😂😂😂 JP Porto
Hello JP! We will share how we keep Stealthy maintained in an upcoming video. An amazing hamburger in Braga! That’s worth noting!! Thanks for watching and following along. Cheers! M&D
We stay in the Porta Nova Collection Hotel, by the gate, when got wet in Braga - a nice place to get webbed feet! Very green city, plenty of flowers in the summer.
Hello Tinglestingles! It’s a beautiful hotel! It’s in our list to return to. Thanks for watching and following along. Cheers! M&D
Nicely filmed and edited. Enjoyed the different camera angles and perspectives. Definitely whetted our appetite for exploring Portugal in a RV. Thank you.
Hello Mark! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment. Doug appreciates the supportive feedback. The RV thing here is Europe is pretty great- if you ever have the chance- go for it! Thanks for following along! Cheers! M&D
Beautiful! Tell us about your meal choices in the restaurants!
Be safe!
Hello Leslie! Thanks for watching! That’s a great idea about meals - we will have to add that in future videos. We usually go for the vegetarian option! Thanks for following along. Cheers! M&D
Great video, even in the rain!
Hello! Yes- it’s real life!! Even in the rain- it was a lot of fun! Thanks for watching and following along. Cheers! M&D
I live in Braga and love it here! Glad you enjoyed your time here!
Hello! Well lucky you! Braga was a surprise and we loved it! Thanks for watching and following along! Cheers! M&D
Aren’t you going home for the holidays? I’ve been in Portugal since May and I’m flying back to Boston in the middle of December to spend the holidays with my 7 year old niece and 18 month niece. That changes everything… we’re welcoming a third niece in March, so we’ll stay in the US until April. We can’t miss that event!
Hello! That’s great that you’re heading home for the holidays. Our family is coming here this year! Thanks for watching and following along! Cheers! M&D
wow beautiful sandy beaches in the beginning.
Hello Jess! Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers! M&D
very good quality ialready subscribed
Hello ! Thanks for watching and subscribing. We hope you find value in our content! Happy Holidays! M&D
Hi guys, another beautiful video with outstanding architecture and scenery. And regards to the "stealthy" part, just remember that home is where you park it. 😃
LOVED Braga!!! One of my favorite towns in Portugal! It's so fun following this van adventure...seeing some places for the first time and reliving other adventures like a hike in the National Park and Braga. Truly enjoying this road trip! M& D ❤
Hello! Well said. Home for now is where we park for sure. It’s super cozy and it feels like home. Thanks for watching and following along! Cheers! M&D
Hello Dianne! Thanks for much for watching and for your support. We are glad you are enjoying following along. 😀 Cheers! M&D
Wow, the coastal trails in Viana do Castelo were so beautiful! I understand there is a large trail system following the river as well that's popular with cyclists. VdC is on my list, as well as Ponte de Lima. I'm enjoying your great explore!
Hello Miranda! Thanks for watching and following along. Yes Viana de Costelo is amazing! Cheers! M&D
I loved visiting Braga last December! One of my favorite places in Portugal!
Hello! Yes it’s a beautiful city to visit. Lots to see and walkable. We really enjoyed it as well. Thanks for watching and following along. Cheers! M&D
nice lifestyle
Hello! It is! Thanks for watching and following along! Cheers! M&D
It was nice to see Braga again - I was there this past Spring and really enjoyed it. Sorry you had so much rain.
Hello Nancy! We agree Braga is a really nice place to visit. Yes - the rain has been relentless. We are trying to make the best of it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers! M&D
You started to race 🙂!!! Porto at least deserves two videos 🤣
Hello Teodoro! No racing- slow and steady! Yes of course, we will spend time in Porto! We are excited. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers! M&D
Thanks for taking us along on your adventure ❤
Hello! Thank you for watching and following along! Cheers! M&D
What beautiful areas of Portugal! Amazing architecture and history. The fountain with the crying eyes was very interesting. Very nice Doug & Monique! Thanks for sharing your experiences there around Braga! BTW: How do you keep Stealthy looking so clean? Are there car/RV washes?
Hello Chris! So many amazing places in the north! The fountains are all the way up the church stairs. If I remember correctly from what I read - each one represents something like see no evil, speak no evil….I think there were 5 of them. I think you were to get the message and think about it as you climbed the next staircase. Very interesting. Yes, we will share how we maintain Stealthy in an upcoming video. Thanks for watching and following along. Cheers! M&D
How do you find the free and nice places to park? It looks so fun and we are thinking we could do something simular.
Hello! If you ever get a chance- it’s amazing! We use the Park4night app as well Search4sites , Ioverlander and good ol’google! Thanks for watching and following along. Cheers! M&D
He, i subscribe to your channel.
Hello! Welcome to our channel! We hope you find value in our videos. We are always here in the comment section if you have any questions. Happy New Years! Cheers! M&D
What company do you suggest to ship our class B van from Florida to Portugal? Any info would be appreciated! Thanks for video!
Hello! Good for you planning to bring your Class B van from Florida to Portugal 🇵🇹! What a great idea and you will love exploring Europe like that. We toured for 3 months and if you check out our videos we have a lot of tips and tricks for touring in Portugal. As we rented our van here in Portugal, we really couldn’t recommend a shipping company. Best of luck to you as you do a deep dive to find out this is information. Thank you for watching our video and we hope you’re subscribe to our channel. Cheers! M&D