LIVING IN CENTRAL PORTUGAL - LEAVING THE FARM - CHECKING OUT COVILHA
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- Опубликовано: 28 янв 2025
- Hi there! I am Joseph.
I have been an immigrant, or expat, living in central Portugal along with my beautiful girlfriend Mariana for six years now.
Together Mariana, my father Clinton and myself, would like to show you a bit of the daily goings on around our Portuguese farm / homestead / smallholding and all of the work we are doing whilst renovating, starting building projects, working with our livestock, DIY and trying to grow our little families own food!
In this episode we welcome you to join us in early Spring as we visit and give you a virtual tour of one of our favourite mountain towns / cities. Today we visit the university town of Covilha in central Portugal.
Mariana, Chloe and I begin by introducing ourselves on a beautiful cobbled street, underneath the mountainside, with shops all around us and we explain a little bit about this wonderful town.
We take a short walk down the street, Mariana marches ahead looking in all of the shops. Whilst I have to admit that shopping is very far from being my sort of thing, it is nice to get out and stretch our legs in a different surrounding every once in a while.
After that Mariana and I took a short walk around the village to begin the day. We pointed out the camara municipal, or town hall building, it is very large compared to our one in Fundao, the theatre stands next door and there is a large bank and a church opposite.
We stood by the statue of Pero da Covilha for a little while, spoke about him and then decided we would go for a drink, so we sat on a patio, did a spot of people watching and had an ice cold beer. Mariana had a couple of pastel de natas, which are a famous pastry in Portugal, originating in Lisboa.
Once rehydrated we took a walk further down the street, crossed the road and entered a beautiful artesenal shop, where we bought a couple of little items, a wheel of my favourite regional cheese, queijo da ovelha amenteigado being one of them!
We then walked around the swan park to stretch our legs somewhat for a bit before heading home.
Once back on our own farm I walked up to the sheep barn, passing a couple of puddle ducks foraging around in the leaf litter of the main cherry orchard. It is a perfect day to be a duck on the farm with all this rain we have been getting.
Up at the sheep barn we took a peak at the squab in his nest, the first time pigeon parents are doing really well in caring for him. The other egg unfortunately did not hatch however.
I call our to our sheep and try to coax them down to the barn for night time, for some reason they are more than happy frolicking around in the rain and mud and not too fussed about getting wet. They soon make their way down to the barn with a little calling and whistling, then most of the girls are straight inside to tuck into the fresh hay in the manger, there are a couple of stragglers though. They are the usual suspects, the same sheep that every night take a long time to get into bed, Carrie, our bottle fed ewe lamb from last summer, Sweetie and Florence.
My father comes up to join me, as he does every night, we herd the girls into their barn and bid them sweet dreams. After this I take a walk back to the farm house for the evening and show you all the waterfalls in our spring fed streams, now crashing and full with water after the heavy rains.
Thank you all so very much for watching, I wish you all a pleasant week and I look forward to seeing you again next week!
See our journey to self sufficiency / permaculture / organic farming as expats living in Portugal, trying to produce as much of our own food planting vegetables, growing fruit trees as well as looking after all our animals, such as our chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, quail, rabbits and sheep - Shortly pigs too!
Hobby farming in Fundão
Growing vegetables, raising meat and foraging on our cherry farm in Portugal’s Beira baixa.
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Thanks for sharing. Hoping the cooking segment is not gone for good. ☺️🤤
No it hasn’t gone, bless you! I wanted to do one this week but time was an issue unfortunately! Much love 💕 👨🍳
I have been missing Chloe, was wondering what had become of her. Imagine my delight being greeted by her today
Awwwh, thank you Judith, I am so pleased you enjoyed seeing her little face this week! 💕
Wow look at Chloe - lovely.
Hello there Susannah, thank you, hehe!
Chloe is a beautiful baby!!! Happy Father's Day!
Thank you Joanna! Much love 💕
Oh my goodness! Chloe is such a pretty baby! I always the day trips you and Mariana take, seeing the local shops and restaurants.
Thank you Mona! I am so pleased you enjoy our little trips!
Am I the only one who felt more relaxed back on the farm? Chloe is gorgeous and I enjoyed the super bock, cheers Joseph and special mention to Godfrey, he's a real character. 😂👍
Haha, yes Edwin, much more relaxed on the farm! Godfrey is definitely a character, well, that
is one word for him anyway 🤣 💕
Your little girl is adorable. Little Chloe. 😀
Awwwh, thank you Helena! Much love 💕
Hello Helena
Bon dia Joseph and Marianna, Corvilha a beautiful town. And swans too. All so very neat and well kept which unfortunately is not such the case here☹
Joseph I see you in Chloe... especially her eyes and face..daddy's girl indeed😉
Have a good week warm regards
Bless you Yvette! She is a little cutie, and I don’t mean because she has my face 😂 Much love Yvette!
@@Farmerforfun Hi Joseph, I sent you an email last week re property. Did you receive.? Would very much like to discuss and hear your opinion warm regards
Hi Yvette, I have been very slow on my emails recently, let me take a check!
Hello Joseph, thanks for showing Covilha. I believe we were there, years ago on our way down from the Serra. I love mountain areas. I love goat cheese! It has character. 😀 Oh, the “house“ Mariana bought is so adorable!! All you guys are adorable!!! Shout out to all. 🇨🇦 Sam and Pedro 🌷
Awwwh you are so sweet Pedro, thank you! Haha, yes the little house is cute! Much love my friend!
A break with friends, thank you and your family.
Love it, thank you so much! Much love to you and your family too!
Awe, Chloe is beautiful. She's very interested in what's going on around her. Hope you enjoyed your day out. Thanks for sharing your interesting visit to Cohvila. ❤️🌞☀️
Thank you Lesley, yes she is so alert! bless her! much love 💕
Always loved your videos and what a beautiful little angel a perfect blessed family and may our loving God always bless you and your family 🙏❤️🇵🇹🇺🇸👍
Beautiful baby
Thank you Paulo! 💕
Hey Joseph and Marianna and of course little Chloe it was nice of you to show us Covilha 😃 we will definitely be paying a visit soon 👍🤗
Hi Chris and Mark, highly recommend you do! lovely place! All the best, Joseph and crew!
What a charming outing to Covilha, even with the overcast sky! It felt nice to be out with you. Chloe just gets cuter everytime we see her. Good to see all the animals, especially Mitzy looking so hale & healthy. It's great that you guys get a break & can relax a bit during rainy weather like you've shown, esp since you all work very hard when the weather is drier. Cheers, Marsh family❣
Chloe is so gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your life with us. It is sunny n beautiful in California but we are looking forward to the rain on Monday!! 😍🤩
Hi there! Awwwh, thank you for watching my friend, I really appreciate it! I wish you a nice drizzly Monday hehe! 💕 ☔️
Cloe is sure growing quickly
I know Catherine, I feel like I’ve blinked and four months passed by, it’s truly crazy!
Hello Catherime
Good Morning! Enjoy Covilhã! Chloe is beautiful!!!👍
Thank you so much! I certainly think she is 💕
Thanks for the tour. Cheers 🍻🍸
Thank you Michael!
So lovely to see beautiful Chloe.
Awwwh, thank you Leslie!
Hi Joseph and Mariana!!! 😃
Chloe is so adorable … truly a bundle of joy!!! 😊
Thanks for the tour of the lovely city of Corvilhã … and a visit to the Artisanal shop. I have always admired this kind of shops. The creamy cheese really looks tasty. 👌
But nothing beats the ambiance of peace and serenity of the countryside.
Thanks for sharing another wonderful video Joseph!!! 👍 😊
Awwwh, I totally agree Jasper, there’s nothing like being back at hole on the farm, one afternoon in the city is enough for me for a while 😂 💕
Hi Hello Joseph and Mariana. How are you? Today is a happiest day and Joyful and Good luck day. Age is just a number and playing is such brilliant. I really likes your family activities , agricultural and enjoyable videos are very interesting. Your family is a peaceful and great family in the world. Best wishes always for your future of good life .Congratulations
Hello my dear friend! thank you so much, all the best, Joseph.
It is always nice to tour towns and cities with you and Mariana. But being back on the farm is so serene. It looks so nice and green.
Thank you Leslie! Yes, I totally agree, the farm is where I feel most comfortable!
abraços para a familia.
Abraços Carlos!
Beautiful Chloe. Thanks for sharing your visit to Cohvila.
Thank you so much Connie, all the best to you, Joseph.
OmG! Chloe is such a cutie! Happy Father's day Joseph....the town was great to visit. And your farm is greening up quite nicely! Happy for all of Portugal for the rain! The sheep are so sweet too. I have never seen a baby squab before. They sure are something only another could love! Haha...no, it's sweet. Well have a good week ahead!
Thank you so much Jeanne! Haha, they really are aren’t they?! 😂 Poor little souls 🙊🕊 Much love to you Jeanne!
Que bom ver essa cidade tão bonita, mesmo com frio, que é a Covilhã 💕
Esses queijos da serra e enchidos deixão água na boca. Obrigada por mais um video bonito 😊
Awwwh, obrigado Celia, estou Muito feliz wue tu gostava 💕
Hello Celia
Boa Tarde a cidade da Covilhã é muito também tem uma bebé muito bonita um bem haja Deus vos abençoe e tudo a correr bem eu também gosto muito desses petiscos o
Awwwh, Muito obrigado Luis! um grande abraço para ti meu amigo!
Yes Covilhã is a beautiful city... thanks for the update guys and your daughter is so beautiful 🤗
Thank you so much Celia! All the best to
you my friend.
Lovely vidio Joe , great to see Covilha & especially beautiful little Chloe & Mariana , so pleased you enjoyed your day out , great you had some much wanted rain 🌧️ take care ,love you all XXX💕💕💕
Awww Cloe is just so sweet. Gorgious little girl!!
Wow Josegh and Mariana another great Video thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! 💕
Hi Joseph and Mariana another great video loved the tour around the town,Chloe is really looking cute lovely eyes.seems you have had a lot of rain,here in the uk nothing but sunshine well above temperatures for this time of year.
Ohh wow, is that so Robert! That is amazing! You guys get the heat and we are getting the rain, I’m welcoming that rain with open arms 😂
Chloe and Mariana look beautiful, the young lambs are cute too...that looks like a very nice pool and a cute park to walk around
Awwwh, thank you so much!!! 💕
Olá Joseph e Mariana. , vossa bébé Chloe é tão fofinha. 🤗 Felicidades para vocês.
Awwwh, Muito obrigado Maria, um grande abraço para ti e tua familia
I have to reach out to say everything I see one of your Videos I can’t help but notice your taste in haberdashery. Nice! I’ll be visiting again in two weeks. The baby is super cute!
Bless you my friend, thank you so much! All the best to you and your family, Joseph.
Thank you for the video! Your baby is so adorable 💕💕💕
Has Chloe daddy's blue eyes? Red is Marianna's colour. Happy Father's Day Joseph 👨👩👧
Thank you so much Maria, it does suit Mariana doesn’t it?! Much love 💕
… Not sure about Chloe’s eyes, I think they may turn out to be green, still not sure if they are going to changed colour or not
@@Farmerforfun Indded 😘
When I saw your car I was looking for the bumper sticker that said " My other car is a Tractor!!!!"
Hahaha! That would be good, I must get one of those 🤣
What a beautiful city. You're in trouble Joseph and Mariana. .. judging by the comments Chloe has become the star! Lol
Beautiful baby!
Thank you so much Giovanni!
Nice one, my local town!!!! :-)
Ahhh really? Lovely place!
Hello FriendsThis is my first visit to your channel. I found out about you from a commenter on "MItchell's journey." I am so enjoying your videos and your life in Portugal. My dream is to retire in Portugal, and I'm looking at Covilã. I want to be in a university town so I can study literature. How lovely that your father helps you daily! How Portuguese is that! I will watch more videos so I can catch up on your journey. Cheers!
Hello Joseph! Have you given any thought about doing a video about things that are handicapped accessible in the Castelo Branco region? I use a wheelchair now and I know others would be quite interested in this information.
Hello there Nancie,
thank you so much for the suggestion, I will definitely think about this next time I do a village tour or something similar! Much love my friend!
Hello Nancie
i always love the music you choose.
Alô Joseph and Mariana. Chloe is such a beautiful baby. She is very alert. I enjoyed seeing Covilhã specially the store were you went to buy the cheese. The blood sausage looked good. It has been a long time since I eat one. The other items also looked great. Maybe I should take a side trip to Covilhã when I am in Lisbon during May. Do you know if the store has a website? I wonder if they would ship things to the US. I did enjoy your video today, you presented a variety of things. Um bom final de semana para vocês. Nos vemos no próximo sábado. Abraço. 🍻
Hi Tony! Awwwh, thank you! I doubt they have a site where they ship but it’s possible! I am pleased you enjoyed our little video my friend, all the best to you,
Joseph.
Im struggling find out where is the zone with the best Weather to Grow vegetables , permacolture in Portugal, Could somebody help me ?
Fundão area in my opinion is best, between the two mountains is called the fruit bowl of portugal by some!
@@Farmerforfun thanks a lot
Peço desculpa enganei-me..🤭 Chloe é linda,ela é muito parecida com o papá têm uns olhos lindos!
Awwwh, hehe Muito obrigado Paula! Grande abraços para ti e tua familia, tenha uma semana otima Paula! 💕
Chloe is too beautiful 😍
I agree, but I am slightly biased hehe! Much love Ana 💕
Hello Ana
I love watching your sheep. What breed are they and are the just to keep the grass down or do you milk them?
Hello there, I have some different ones, beira vai a merino, Suffolk and Ile de France!
And they are mainly grass cutters but also for produce
Chloe is so gorgeous,she’s got such beautiful eyes ,she’s so beautiful
Thank you so much Dina, you are so lovely! 💕
Where does Tiger 😺 hang out when it's raining?
Hi Ruth! She stays underneath the house where the tractor is housed, all the cats hang out there on drizzly days, bless them!
😊 Smart kitties! 😸
What song is that in the beginning?
Ah yes but Fundao has the Markets?
Yes Gavin, Fundão has the largest farmers market in the region!
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বাংলাদেশ থেকে দেখছি, খুব ভালো লাগছে।
Thank you
Jose I’m in Australia and I will like to know if you have a good lawyer and maybe a property around you guys
Hello there Santiago, email me at farmerforfun@outlook.com I will point you in the right direction 😁 💕
A MENINA E LINDA, JA TEVE COM OS ANIMAIS DA QUINTA? PARECE MUITO MEIGUINHA, ADORO A
Muito obrigado Antonio! Sim, ja! ela vi uma borrega nascer a outra semana! 😂 Adoro isso, absolutamente adoro! 💕 Grande abraços meu amigo!
Choel
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Jealous of those pastel nata ….