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Filipe Ribeiro's avatar

Welcome to Portugal, it will be incredible to have you here.

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Melinda Yeoh's avatar

Hi Filipe, Pastor Filipe ๐Ÿ˜

Thank you for the warm welcome! We are looking forward to seeing you soon! And setting up our new home in your beautiful country, Portugal โค๏ธ

My husband and I are currently reading a fascinating book on Portugalโ€™s history.

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Ding Ding Heng's avatar

Iโ€™m exciting for you dear! Have lots of fun & pls share your journey with me โค๏ธ

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Melinda Yeoh's avatar

Thanks, Ding Ding. Yes, will be sharing some of our experiences via HopeMail and my website, melindayeoh.com.

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Ralph E's avatar

Wonderful- go in faith . I Always love Porto for its greenery and people

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Melinda Yeoh's avatar

Hi Ralph,

Thanks for the assuring words, go in faith. Much needed!

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Maja Milanovic's avatar

I wish you all the best on this new exciting journey and chapter of your life! Looking forward to getting your mails from Portugal!

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Melinda Yeoh's avatar

Hey Maja,

Thanks for the wishes! We are all nerves and excitement now. ๐Ÿ˜ฑAnd yes, I am also looking forward to writing about life from Portugal!

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Tatiana Gallardo's avatar

So excited for you, Melinda! Enjoy Portugal ๐Ÿ’›

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Melinda Yeoh's avatar

Thanks, T!

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Melanie Newfield's avatar

Wow, congratulations. That sounds really exciting. Far better than visiting a places as a tourist. I look forward to hearing about it.

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Melinda Yeoh's avatar

Thanks, Melanie! Yes, that's the main reason why we are doing this. Will be sharing through the newsletter.

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Carol Sill's avatar

congratulations! how inspiring!

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Melinda Yeoh's avatar

Thanks, Carol.

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Karen Davis's avatar

So cool! I hope it all works out beautifully for you. Portugal was the first country I travelled to outside the US (nearly 30 years ago) and I loved it. I also appreciated that I didnโ€™t feel short there! Obrigada.

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Melinda Yeoh's avatar

Hey Karen,

Thanks for the wishes. How was Portugal then, 30 years ago? It was more under the radar then. And in the recent years, have become more and more popular, in both tourism and also immigration.

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Karen Davis's avatar

I had a friend who was living outside of Lisbon on the coast (working in Lisbon). So I spent most of my time in this beautiful, laid pack coastal town. That part seemed to me to be so relaxed. Then we drove the highway down to the Algarve and the highway was terrifying! Lol. It was such a whirlwind but I remember it being beautiful and more relaxed than the culture I had lived in.

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Melinda Yeoh's avatar

Thanks for sharing! There are quieter parts in Portugal, and we are looking forward to exploring those places.

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Nishant Jain's avatar

Congratulations and best wishes! I have heard many great things about that pilgrimage too.

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Melinda Yeoh's avatar

Thanks, Nishant! Yeah, quite a lot of content out there about the Camino. Nowadays, only a small percentage of people do it for spiritual pilgrimage reason. But, as for us, we are doing it as an exploration and adventure.

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Nishant Jain's avatar

It sounds like a great plan!

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Elle Griffin's avatar

Omg yay! This is so exciting!!! I canโ€™t wait to hear all about your adventures!

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Elle Griffin's avatar

Ok back now with more time. My husband and I also have plans to travel extensively in Europe- AND to bike pack parts of it. And to hike large parts of it. While working remotely!!! So Iโ€™ll be very excited to follow your journey as we plan ours. Sounds like weโ€™re kindred spirits!

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Melinda Yeoh's avatar

Arghh!!! This is way exciting too, Elle!! So cool! Any plans to cycle around Portugal?

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Elle Griffin's avatar

Not yet. But maybe weโ€™ll have to!

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Melinda Yeoh's avatar

Yay!!!! Let me know k.

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Adam Ming's avatar

That is so exciting! Godspeed!

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Melinda Yeoh's avatar

Yes and thanks! See ya soon too! :D

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