I had a partner years ago, I loved reading her books on permaculture, she and her family laughed because I always poured over the mediterranean climate sections, they didnt see me ever living somewhere like that, I guess not everyone believes in the power of dreaming. She came and went and I went and came to Portugal in my truck 25 years back, turned up with 45 quid but I had brought my home with me, I had a portable trade and was willing to work hard, found sympathetic folk who let me occupy their land in exchange for labour, I gradually learned the language and the way of life, with a little help and a few years of juggling my life about I managed to secure some land with an old ruin on it, been living here full time since 2018 and even imported my 84 year old mum after building her a home, seemed like a much better place to be than England. Live your dream Lucy, its real, youre on a good path.

@unojayc

16 күн бұрын

Well done mate!

@looselywild2679

7 күн бұрын

This is now my inspiration!! Thank you so much for sharing, and well done you! Nay say the nay sayers!! Thanks so much for watching 💓

@littleianthefirst4934

7 күн бұрын

@@unojayc cheers buddy!!

@whooshr5588

7 күн бұрын

You seem such a lovely and peaceful soul. I am so impressed by what you’ve told us of your life. You prove that when you trust the universe to provide for your needs while you follow your heart’s path, all will be well. I am sending so much love and sincere good wishes to you, dear human, and to your mum. You deserve the best that life has to offer. Thank you so much for sharing a message that hit my heart even more than it hit my eyes/brain. May all good things come your way, unceasingly. ❤️

@littleianthefirst4934

7 күн бұрын

@@whooshr5588 you know, even though I failed to give a decent account of myself for so much of my life eventually this mysterious world began to reveal itself in small incriments but enough to get my attention, come what may, your reply is one of the good things that come my way.... as is this video, I am very grateful to be here, bless your soul.

As a portuguese I want to welcome you in our country. I think that you have the right mindset to tackle this enormous task. Let's take this journey all together. Hope everything works ok for you. P.S. - We drive on the correct side of the road!!! 😀

@jonlowing7907

Ай бұрын

Hi, Loosely Wild. Nice plot of land. I hope it all goes well for you. The large white grub is a beetle larva, if I'm not mistaken. I've forgotten what type of beetle it is but they're harmless, not horrible. Interestingly, we have them here in parts of Australia as well.

@looselywild2679

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the info, I left him in the soil, so hopefully he's not too hungry! Thanks so much for watching 💖

@robertlee6479

Ай бұрын

No you don't you drive on the wrong side of the road. I would look at Google if I were you.

@almamater7860

Ай бұрын

Google? Who is google to say which side is the right one?

@robertlee6479

Ай бұрын

@@almamater7860 You are obviously as thick as 2 short planks. Any country that drives on the left has the lowest number of accidents per capita, simply because 75% of people on this planet are right handed and so stronger on the right side of the bod and the right eye slightly stronger than the left. Hence is easier to cross traffic to turn right than it is to cross traffic to turn left, hence more accidents in countries that drive on the right. Shows you never went to school.

Welcome to Portugal. I've been here 7 years now. Do not regret leaving the UK. Portugal is beautiful in so many ways. Enjoy!

@oneworld1160

2 ай бұрын

Its even more beautiful without you Brits soiling our landscape.

@robertjsmith

Ай бұрын

Doesn’t it get to hot there ?

@owenlmartin1

Ай бұрын

@@robertjsmith It does. But It depends where you are. There are lots of microclimates around Portugal.

@oneworld1160

Ай бұрын

@@robertjsmith 2 weeks ago we had snow, now its cold and rainy since a week…

@robertjsmith

Ай бұрын

I’m staying in the south of England,I think you should start shroooom therapy,fly agaric,I might come for 2weeks

What a refreshing video, I honestly admire those who blend in with their surroundings and live a life of freedom and happiness,

I need to leave the UK asap. The grey skies , the dangorous cities. I have had enough.

@bastogne315

Ай бұрын

Drugs are legal here.

@TheGoodlifeoffgrid

Ай бұрын

It’s raining cats and dogs here in Portugal

@AB-xh4nk

Ай бұрын

@@TheGoodlifeoffgrid It really depends. Some years are really rainy others, like two years ago, can be terribly dry. Personally I love rain, but what bothers me is that we don´t seem to have spring time anymore, we go from cold and rainy days to temperatures of almost 30.ºC.

@andybowyer3602

Ай бұрын

​@bastogne315 how does it work? Asking for a friend 😉👌

@redwoods7370

Ай бұрын

I lived in Cascais, Portugal for a year. Dreary winter with lots of rain and grey skies. Perhaps the other seasons are considerably warmer. Portugal is a gorgeous place to live though. I loved it.

You have a water source! Olive trees and berries. Now a garden. Good start I look forward to following your adventure!

If only I was 30 years younger, this has always been my dream. Best of luck and I'll be following your adventures.

@philltaylor8442

Ай бұрын

It's never too late. I'm in my 70s and still go wear ever my heart and feet will take me !you're only going to get one shot of life ?.

@sheilajoseph9953

29 күн бұрын

Don't let age stop you. It's never to late to do what you want. 😁

@witchmellor

29 күн бұрын

@@sheilajoseph9953 💖💖

@davegreenwood2687

26 күн бұрын

Im 73 I live in a caravan on a Greek island

@Crosshatch1212

4 күн бұрын

Bielieve me it ain’t the place to go come June you’ll understand why .peace

I love your enthusiasm, innocence and tenacity. it's refreshing & infectious. Thank you for a wonderful video.

Daft trick to buy land without seeing it first. It is an oak, a Holy oak or evergreen. Water, most important thing you need on land in Portugal. Fundoa is a decent spot to be. I am in Fornos just about an hour north of you. I take there is just you and the dog, so Welcome to Portugal. I take you intend to live as frugal as possible on your plot. I am a market gardener and grow all I can, also do all my own work on the house. If you ever need advise or help, then give me a shout and if you wish to view my 4.5 acres I would be happy to show you around. Barney is more than welcome to come with you.

@looselywild2679

2 ай бұрын

My daft trick turned out to be a lucky bet 😁 thank god!! Thank you! I love the idea of having a market garden! Thanks so much for watching 💖

@robertlee6479

2 ай бұрын

@@looselywild2679 Hello again, Don't know if this is100% or not, but I picked it up from another and the rule is you can live on the land in a mobile, but must vacate for 1 week each year. For permanent residents you must have live stock like goats that need attention daily. The other thing, If you buy a bigger piece of land and it has no house, then you need 3.5 hct or you won't get planning. O and you can't build in forested areas. Make sure your new land when you decide to up grade has plenty water as irrigation here is a must. When you et moved in let me know then I'll invite you here to see my place where you will pick up a lot of tips. You'll need to fence your paddock to keep the wild boar out or they will eat all your veg.

@galeparker1067

Ай бұрын

Are wild boars edible? 👃✌️🇨🇦​@@robertlee6479

@robertlee6479

Ай бұрын

@@galeparker1067 Yes they are and very tasty too.

@galeparker1067

Ай бұрын

@@robertlee6479 👍👍🥰✌️🇨🇦

Takes a lot of guts to take a leap of faith and cross the continent into the wilds of the Portuguese countryside alone. Big well done and I hope the caravan, self sufficient life works out for you .I will be watching with anticipation.

Don't ever change girl - you're like a breath of fresh air. Thank you for rekindling my hopes and dreams (it's been a very tough year). Your video warmed my heart and put a smile on my face. Good on you. Here is wishing you more happiness than you can handle. Subscribed and liked.

@looselywild2679

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope the rest of your year is brighter ☀️thanks for watching 💖

Welcome to my country, I found your channel by chance, and I loved the good energy you gave, I wish you good luck.

Lucy, you are as mad as a box of frogs! Mad in a lovely way - enthusiasm, innocence, youthful energy all wrapped up in a lovely young lady! Wish you well girl! BTW, Barney will be in 7th Heaven - and he may enjoy a fur-companion?

@looselywild2679

2 ай бұрын

I agree. I'm thinking a German shepherd 😁 thanks so much for watching 💖

@davecleggett9371

2 ай бұрын

@@looselywild2679 Hi girl! Great choice, had one myself - caution though, they are a 'one person dog' and prefer strong leadership - you certainly have that! Luck.

@simaopereira5686

Ай бұрын

Filho

Ah this is great, congratulations Lucy you look so happy, best of luck 👍👍👍

Raised beds from hay bales works really good less things eating your lettuces I done it in Portugal worked a treat.. Goodluck Lucy🤗

Welcome to Portugal!!! Hope you find peace, happiness and fulfillment, because that´s what makes life worth leaving. Be happy , stay safe!

Loved this Lucy, sometimes you just gotta be spontaneous and take the leap.. You'll make Lucyland a little piece of heaven, I'm sure.😊

I admire you a lot. You have an attitude that will allow you to accomplish almost anything you want in life. Keep being you

You go girl! Exciting ... not knowing if you would like the property or not, but the sunshine does help. Happy for you. It's not easy, especially if you don't speak the language, but a lot of people do speak English in the Castelo Branco area. It takes time to overcome the new challenges that comes with the new environment, but well worth it. It gets easier once you have shelter, water and electric at Lucyland ... and of course local friends that are living the same lifestyle. I'm sure barney will most definitely like the sunshine and green pastures. All the best!

Your road into your land will be hell when it rains. Throw some rocks or stones so your lil car doesn’t have issues or damage the road more. Looking forward to being on this journey with you!!! All the best!!

You're a very independant and resourceful person, impressed, you and Barney will have such a wonderful time there I'm sure, really well done girl!

My kind of a gal, who says "wakey, wakey" to a wildflower in the morning.

So sweet. BARNEY HOLDING HANDS ...!!😊

Welcome to your new country and land. I'm amazed at the great prices for such a nice pretty big plot. It's gonna feel good driving up to your land and camping out there. A bit of heaven on earth. Bravo!!! So happy for you.

What an ace and fun person. Hope it works well for you and Barney

Lovely land Lucy, well done you, it’s very exciting, on fires I understand you have to go on an local Portuguese council internet site, to let them know your having a fire, just in case it gets out of hand, so fire brigade know where to come, but no fires or power tools use in summer because of fires, yes you can build a tool building, not a bad size either about 12 x 10 feet, I think roughly, quite big I think, you could easy fit a sofa bed living area and kitchen in, your not allowed to put bathrooms in them tho, as then it’s seen as a home not a tool building, so plant some fruit and citrus trees they will appreciate everything from your compost toilet, wood pallet built solar shower with shower curtain, or mini bathroom in your caravan. This is your new beginning of a wonderful adventure, all the best of luck to you, you deserve it, best wishes Allison, Karl & scamp 🐕, from southeast uk 😊❤

@MsLori1973

Ай бұрын

She could build a tiny house that size n have a loft. I'd use it as a tool plant shed n stay in both the van n it. I love it. How much is that in Canadian dollars I forget. I dated a Portuguese. I love cooking the food. I can cook like the islands. I coukd so survive there. Olive oil for life cod baby birds forget what their called lamb n goat. Heck ya fresh gardens yesss❤

@looselywild2679

18 күн бұрын

Thank you for all this information, it's very useful. And your kind words. And thanks so much for watching 💓

@ErwinMaas

5 күн бұрын

Useful info, thank you!

Wow you are so fortunate to have bought some land with so much potential. What a wonderful location, I am so envious. The olive trees will provide an income for sure. The flat land area is ideal for building a property, plus the addition of fresh running water. With so much sunshine I would be using it for power from solar for all my electricity. Growing my own veg and fruit and become self sufficient. Maybe you have other ideas. Good luck Lucy with all you do.

@looselywild2679

2 ай бұрын

I'll absolutely be utilising that glorious sunshine ☀️ with as many edible plants as I can sustain!! Thank you so much for watching 💖

@skaraborgcraft

2 ай бұрын

At that price, mostly agriculture land with no building permission. Im sill looking......

Olá Lucy! Welcome or, as we say in portuguese, Bem vinda. Espero que o seu projeto corra bem e que se sinta tão bem na sua nova quinta em Penamacor como na sua casa em Dorset. 🤙🏼🌻☀️🇬🇧🇵🇹

Just found your channel here. What joy you spread. Thanks for that 🤗 greetings from Sweden

Wow, possibly one of the most heartfelt vlogs I’ve seen on youtube. Thank you very much and i look forward to feeling more 😌

With your sunny personality and can do attitude, this will turn out great for you Lucy. I'm looking forward to following along with the adventure.

Been waiting for the update 🎉 fantastic lucky you 👌

wow, thank you for showing me (remind me) of how simple it can be to live our dreams,

KZread sent me here, love you enthusiasm, the land looks stunning, looking forward to following your adventures!!

The water in Portugal is shared from the mountain top down to the valleys via levada systems , they cut a channel from the stream to water their crops and seal up again when finished . Good luck with your land .

im loving your videos binge watching. thanks

Such a nice plot of land, fantastic actually, looking forward to your adventures!

Look forward to following you on your adventure. Good luck!

Thanks for sharing your joy. Simply awesome. Makes me smile 😊.

Hello Lucy, I enjoyed the video good luck on your journey and all the possibilities on your land. Can't wait too see what you build.

Fantastic..! Well done Lady of the land..! Glad it’s a piece of land with blue skies… 😊 looking forward to seeing more..😎

it's fabulous to have the running water.lovely

WOW mate😊put a bloody great smile on me face seeing u on ur land wahoooo 👏 AMAZING

Welcome to portugal. I've been here 4 years now and am loving it. Great video.

Amazing and inspiring, very happy for you 🙌🏼🏕️🌱🌞

I am Portuguese and I lived in Germany for some time and the coffee "problem" is real ahah. For American coffee ask for an "ABATANADO", happy to see you enjoy a piece of this sunny Land.

Congratulations ! Excited and happy for you !

Olive trees.. THE TREE OF LIFE.. Cute girl great dog and nice place.

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you Loosy, I am interested to see what you do next.

"This bit is the British area" 😁. I like your spirit, it's a breath of fresh air. You can't imagine how much time I spent looking at videos of land or old properties in Portugal.

Beautiful!!!! And so is the property, congrats!!!

its really funny to see how you describe the man talking portuguese to you, i am a brazilian, portuguese is my mother language, but is nice to see your perception of the world. You have a light shining through your eyes, love your way of being. Be happy

You make me so happy but in a sad sort of way, you are living a lot of people's dreams...looking forward to seeing how you progress Lucy Land with Barney. I hope you find ultimate happiness ❤

Congratulations on your new place , the satisfaction of being on and coming home to your own place is immeasurable enjoy it to the fullest🙏🤗🎩

Oh well done! You have a done great with your land. Nothing daft about your choices, looking forward to following your adventures. 🙏

Lucy, first time to watch. You are so refreshing, that beautiful smile and crazy attitude is awesome. I'm lovin'it from Texas 💖 OMG gotta see more of you 🌹

Congratulations, really enjoyed this video. Barney will love it. Health, Wealth & Happiness to you both on your new adventures. ❤ from London

Really enjoyed this and I love your dog Lucy. How cute that he holds your hand whilst driving and has a cuddle when you reverse lol. Good luck with the land x

Congratulations, found your channel today, looking forward to to seeing how the garden grows. Love your dog.

So happy for you! Enjoy your land and the Portuguese sun. Thanks for sharing!

Wishing you all the very best on your adventure in Portugal. I’m looking forward to watching your developments. Carolyn

Hello gipsy sister😂❤. I just got my unfinished cabin put on my land in eastern Oklahoma (USA) last month. Big move with 3 large dogs from SW Pennsylvania to eastern Oklahoma. Totally restart for life. I left Pennsylvania because of the freezing cold wet icy winters. I have to giggle watching you. I hope you enjoy your new home and new life.🎉❤

Brilliant adventure, so chilling is your video.

Lovely video! So looking forward what is happening next. 🤗

Congratulations Lucy on your land and new adventure! 🍀

What a lovely refreshing channel

Just found your channel, it was a joy to watch, looking forward to seeing more.

Good luck. Thanks for

Hope you have a great time here in Portugal and wish you all the best! :)

Very nice video watching you being happy on your own piece of land with all the freedom . Just nice

I’m 65 and have a small school bus I converted and stubbled onto your video It’s so cool seeing your property and your excitement and I hope it works out for you as it looks like a really nice area

Well done! This is a real inspiration Loosely Wild. Looking at my costs in The UK at approx £1,000/mth, this option makes perfect sense. Buy a cheap 4 berth caravan in Scotland, drive it down (fuel costs £650) and then place it on land that you've bought , rent free. Electricity is solar and water can be collected off a top layer corrugated iron roof over the caravan. Makes sense! Great channel and Very inspirational! Thanks ;)

@looselywild2679

Ай бұрын

Thank you! It's almost the only option left, for a lovely life. Thanks so much for watching 💖

@mikefong5685

Ай бұрын

@@looselywild2679 it certainly is. I've taken a look at a few plots already and had a few responses, Google Translate is my best friend atm ;) My thinking is somewhere north east of Porto closer to the Spanish border as the land there has more water. Also slightly closer to drive/ride to from Scotland! Keen to see how I can acquire the NIF, so awaiting your video on that :) Thanks again, you're very brave!

Very cool. Can't wait to see your journey as a Lady of the Land. Keep going, don't give up!

What a gorgeous piece of land!

Looks like a loverly place to chill

Congratulations & good luck! You’ve got a lovely dog! 🐾

Well done mate really brave of you. Your courage is shining through. Just enjoy every minute and the journey of making it your new home Dave

So, I'm a first time watcher and I just love the relationship between you and Barney, I'm looking forward to watching your progress on Lucyland and your dreams come to fruition. Best wishes to you both.

@looselywild2679

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! He is my perfect companion 🥰 thanks so much for watching 💖

@martinpeters9753

2 ай бұрын

@@looselywild2679 did you ever come to Ireland

@looselywild2679

2 ай бұрын

No, I've NEVER been to Ireland!!

good for you,cant wait to see you full time❤

Love how he gives you his paw and you got the fingers crossed 😁 cutie

Thanks for sharing your Happy Life-Changing Adventure it has been most enjoyable. Now it's time to make plans to build a house. PS First season planting,, yes the birds had eating your seeds.

Really fun and inspiring .Cant wait for updates .Best wishes Lucy

As a portuguese living outdoors, I can surely tell you that I can fully understand (and can even relate) with your wildly and beautiful nature! I mean, the sense of freedom, the constant adventure, and even the enjoyment about living overseas... And you really got an unique place, and a very interesting one, I must say! 😉 Gosh, I really wish that I could do the same, but at this point of my life, money issues turned a part of my reality! (Anyways, I hope that you will enjoy your days in Portugal!) 😊 Cheers!

It's a beautiful lot. I know feeling of owing a little land. You're on about 0.45 acres of land. I have a 0.6 off grid lot in the U.S. and it's plenty big for everything I've wanted to do on it, including building a shelter, a large garden, and an orchard with plenty of space left over. But I don't have a stream, so I collect rain water.

Living the dream. Well done!

A little bravery goes a long way! Best of luck to you and your adorable doggie companion ♥

👍Well happy for you 😊

I really enjoyed that very much and have subscribed so wonderful . Best wishes Haley

Am ao happy for you. Your really excited 😊

Hey, land looks beautiful, soooooo much potential 🤘👍

Wow, ive only just come across your video, That is amazing that you have bought your own land Lady Lucy, i hope everything goes well for you over there !

Well done! Wishing you every happiness! 😊

Enjoy your new life all the best to your adventure and you !!!!!!

Welcome to Portugal, Lucy and Barney. Hope you feel welcome in our country. Do take notice that there are different laws and regulations to be able to live in "rustic land" rather than in "Urban land". It depends a lot on the municipality and the size of the plot. Accordingly to the size you can request a permit to build a house that can assist on the farming, but if you are a registered farmer you can request special permits that will allow you to build your own house even if the plot doesn't have the minimum size allowed by the municipality. Do take time to engage with any specialist in "farming/farmer's" laws and regulations that can assist you. Someone wrote in the comments and well, some neighbors are not so friendly and it is only need a complaint to the municipality to put you in bad situation and in need to leave. Some foreigners come and buy, but without proper knowledge they have to sell and sketch new plans. Wishing you all the luck and hope you can win your place in Castelo Branco! See you around!

Barney is so cute, lovable and intelligent. Who needs a man when you've got a fellow like Barney. Good luck you two. Will be following your videos. ❤❤

beautiful story

Good luck, with everything you have planned.

Hey Lucy, so happy for you, cheers on that mate

Well done Gutsy girl.Good Luck to you in your new life in Portugal.👏👏🙏💕🌺🌻🌻

Bem vinda a Portugal! Hope you have fun, it's a pretty chill country.